Sabrina Dean
Multimedia journalist active in print, radio and online platforms.
Mixed farming: key to livestock success for Free State farmer
Nelius Ferreira, the Free State’s Top Young Farmer for 2018, focuses on quality production in a global marketplace. Sabrina Dean visited him on his farm near Harrismith to learn more.
Agri sector highlights negative consequences of load-shedding
Organised agricultural organisations have expressed serious concern that any further load-shedding carried out by Eskom during important production periods could negatively impact the profitably of farmers and the affordability of food for South Africans.
Free State declared a drought disaster area
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has welcomed the news that the province has been declared a drought disaster area.
New international consortium makes R4,8 billion bid for Clover
A newly formed company, Milco SA, has announced that it would make an offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Clover Industries...
Crop estimate for maize ‘better than expected’
South Africa’s summer grain farmers have planted 180 000ha less maize than originally intended for the current production season, according to the Crop Estimates Committee’s (CEC) preliminary area estimate for summer grain crops.
2019 Cape Premier Yearling Sale achieves good results
The highest price achieved at the annual Cape Premier Yearling Sale held in Cape Town yesterday was R4 million for an unnamed filly, one of the last progeny of one of South Africa’s top Thoroughbred sires, the late Captain Al.
Researchers urged to get out into the field
More than 250 delegates are attending the annual Combined Congress of soil, crop production, weed and horticultural sciences, underway at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein until Friday.
‘Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak no threat to consumers’
The recent confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak among cattle in the Vhembe District in Limpopo has sparked strong reaction from the livestock sector, along with unfounded panic among consumers.
‘Government’s land reform statistics not accurate’
Government is misusing the land question to garner votes for the upcoming election, which is detrimental for South Africa as a whole and the economy in particular, according to FF+ leader, Dr Pieter Groenewald.
SA’s foot-and-mouth disease-free status temporarily suspended
Role players in the red meat industry have expressed deep concern that the temporary suspension of South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease-free (FMD) status could result in lost income amounting to billions of rand, while also disrupting domestic trade.
Stable local demand for vegetables, but export markets beckon
Rainfall and the availability of water were expected to have the biggest impact on vegetable production in the coming year.
New commercial farmer invests in asparagus
Up-and-coming commercial farmer Daniel Maqala is diversifying further by investing in asparagus. Sabrina Dean visited him to find out more about his journey so far.
Mitigating the impact of Lesotho’s wool woes on SA industry
It is expected that the loss of the Lesotho wool and mohair clip, due to new legislation in that country, would have a negative impact on the bottom line of wool traders in South Africa.
Concern about pressure on feedlot margins
Concerns have been expressed that feedlot margins could come under pressure going forward, especially if feed prices increased on the back of delayed summer plantings.
Agri growth helps SA out of recession
Positive performance in the agriculture sector in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018 has helped lift South Africa’s economy out of a technical recession.
Controversial cigarette manufacturer denies wrongdoing
A cigarette manufacturer implicated in illicit trade estimated to cost South Africa an additional R1 billion in excise duties over the past three months, has again denied selling illegal products.
‘Egg imports continuing despite the local market’s recovery’
Egg industry role players are meeting with government to ensure that ongoing egg imports are limited, now that the national layer flock have recovered sufficiently to meet domestic demand.
Cotton and mohair sectors to promote local consumption
Role players in the domestic cotton and mohair industries have joined forces to ensure that a greater portion of natural fibres produced in South Africa are also processed and consumed here.
Life sentences for Alexandria farmer murderers welcomed
Agri Eastern Cape has welcomed the heavy sentences handed down to two men found guilty of murdering Alexandria-based farmer Riaan Scheepers late last year.
Farmers urged to participate in the Producer/Farmer Register
Minister of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), Senzeni Zokwana, recently announced the establishment of the Producer/Farmer Register (PFR).
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