ASUF: Finding unity in a common goal
Ntombi Msimang is the chairperson of the Agri-Sector Unity Forum (ASUF), which was established in November last year amid calls for greater unity in agriculture. Lindi van Rooyen spoke to...
Investing in green farming
Investment in companies that provide sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to agricultural production is gaining momentum as concern grows over farming’s impact on the earth’s resources. Lindi van Rooyen spoke...
Eskom’s plans for renewable energy for SA’s grid
With renewable energy increasingly being promoted internationally as better for the environment, Eskom is in the process of incorporating renewably-produced electricity into the national grid. Eskom’s CEO, Brian Dames, explained...
Way forward for spuds
After nearly six years at the National Agriculture Marketing Council (NAMC), Prof André Jooste recently took over as CEO of Potatoes South Africa (PSA). He spoke to Robyn Joubert about...
Karaan on the way forward
In the political dust cloud kicked up in the wake of the farm strikes in the Western Cape, it has been difficult to see exactly why the strikes took place...
Restructuring to suit the farmer
Brienne van der Walt was recently appointed managing executive of Absa AgriBusiness as part of the bank’s restructuring. He spoke to Lindi van Rooyen about Absa AgriBusiness’s renewed focus on...
Helping rural co-ops
Agriculture remains the main source of employment and income in rural areas, where the majority of the world’s poor and hungry people live. Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the World...
Talk first, shoot later
The Glenconner & District Predator Management Forum said in an article published in Farmer’s Weekly last week that jackal and caracal populations are increasing and that drastic steps must be...
Taking action on predator control
Arthur Rudman, chairperson of the Glenconner and District Predator Management Forum, describes how predator control is being tackled as a community project in the Uitenhage bushveld. Roelof Bezuidenhout interviewed him.
Developing successful commercial grain farmers
Grain SA’s Farmer Development Programme chairperson, Victor Mongoato, says land is only valuable if it is used properly. He told Annelie Coleman that the programme’s main aim therefore is to...
Beer venture benefits Africa
SABMiller has expanded its African beer brand, Chibuku, into 10 countries across Africa. Hloni Matsela, director of Corporate Affairs at SABMiller Africa, gives an overview of its plans. Robyn Joubert...
Astral spreads its Mozambican wings
Integrated poultry producer Astral is stepping up its presence in Mozambique. Robyn Joubert spoke to Astral CEO Chris Schutte about its African strategy.
Keeping animals and the forestry industry alive
It may not be widely known outside South Africa’s commercial forestry industry, but problem animals are responsible for causing extensive damage and financial losses in timber plantations. Professor Justin O’Riain...
Responsible rural citizenship
In early 2010, the South African police began work on a new rural safety strategy. The architects of that plan reached out to organised agriculture. A positive, committed response from...
Rethinking the Swedish model
Sweden’s agricultural sector is largely based on environmental principles and organic farming. This has posed many challenges for Swedish farmers, who are losing market share to cheaper imports. Lindi van...
Land Bank: back on track
In its recently released annual financial report, Land Bank announced that its finances were in good shape. Chief financial officer Lebogang Serithi shared the institution’s recipe for success with Peter...
When knowledge is political power
Political analyst Max du Preez says SA commercial farmers can no longer afford a laager mentality: by familiarising themselves with the political dynamics and the inner workings of the ANC,...
Farming today to ensure food for the future
It’s been less than three years since Woolworths launched its Farming for the Future programme and it has already become one of the major focuses of its sustainability drive. Justin...
‘There’s no alternative’
AfriForum has been among the most prominent of South Africa’s civil society organisations in recent years. Much of their advocacy is around politically sensitive issues such as land reform and...
The truth about farm murders?
Farm murders: State-endorsed conspiracy, or just like any other violent crime in SA? On 9 July on the Redi Thlabi Show on Talk Radio 702, the various positions on farm...
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