Susan Marais
Foreign labour caps could be on the cards in South Africa
Government is currently considering the implementation of a quota system for the employment of foreign nationals to ensure more jobs are reserved for South Africans in an attempt to curb rising unemployment.
Farmers warned to be on the lookout for digital scams
Unfortunately, there is no recourse for farmers who have fallen victim to the recent scam in which fraudsters impersonated officials from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department).
R131 billion funding to reduce SA’s fossil fuel use welcomed
Agri SA has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Wednesday, 3 November that South Africa has secured R131 billion to steer the country away from its dependence on coal for energy generation towards ‘green energy’.
Climate change severely affecting Africa’s farmers
Southern African countries attending the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) should try to negotiate compensation for the loss and damages suffered by these countries due to historical inequalities
Poor timing for a fuel price increase – Grain SA
Any fuel price increases in November will cost South Africa’s grain producers dearly, Grain SA economist, Luan van der Walt, has warned.
Avian flu flares up among wild birds in the Western Cape
The ostrich industry is on high alert following the latest flare up of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) among wild birds in the Western Cape.
Concern about SA’s livestock vaccine shortages
With above-average rainfall expected, the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has expressed concern about vaccine shortages.
Maintenance issues impeding KZN sugar-milling capacity
With only eight weeks of milling left until the industry’s annual shutdown period, the crops of many sugar cane farmers are being turned away by sugar mills due to diminished capacity.
‘Retired vets can help with health inspections’
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is rallying support to have retired and private-sector veterinarians strengthen government’s animal health inspections.
New disaster foundation formed to aid stricken farmers
The Agri SA Disaster Relief Foundation has been established to relieve the plight of farmers and farmworkers as wildfires rage, drought conditions persist and...
Calling all South Africa’s stockmen and women
The Livestock Registering Federation’s (LRF) 13th Stockman School and conference will take place from 13 to 15 October.
Heritage Day 2021: Why you’ll need a big budget to braai
To celebrate Heritage Day, also known as National Braai Day, on Friday, 24 September, the order in which budget-conscious consumers should choose meat for the braai is pork, chicken or beef, and only then mutton or lamb.
Forced cullings cost livestock producers millions
While farmers are forced by state veterinarians to slaughter chickens, pigs and cattle to prevent the spread of some diseases, government is compensating only a few of those producers.
Didiza announces partial lifting of FMD controls in KZN
The Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has welcomed the reduction in the size of the disease management area (DMA) for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal.
Beer association calls for sin tax relief
The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) is actively trying to obtain relief for the excise duty burden placed on craft brewers.
Bird flu: uncertainty about government payouts
While 2,7 million chickens have already been culled since an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in South Africa in April, it remains unclear whether government will compensate farmers for all losses.
Clean-up of chemical spill still underway after KZN unrest
At least 3,5t of dead fish have already been collected following the torching of an agricultural chemical warehouse during the recent civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal.
‘Farm murders and attacks remain extremely concerning’
The fact that 15 people were killed in 181 attacks on farms and smallholdings between April and the end of June this year is extremely concerning.
New project aims to uplift communal wool farmers
Ethical Trade Norway has teamed up with the local organised wool community to help South African woolgrowers farm more sustainably and environmentally friendly.
Potato photo contest puts the best spuds forward
The humble potato once again took centre stage with the recent crowning of the winner in the second International Potato Photographer of the Year competition.
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