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New programme to link KZN agri graduates with job opportunities
In a first for South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) recently launched the Agricultural Graduates Placement Programme (AGPP).
Soya bean farmers expect smaller harvest
The latest commodities outlook released by Agbiz indicated that South Africa’s soya bean harvest will be lower this season.
Food for Africa: investing in the future
Multinational agricultural companies have the capacity and expertise to provide African countries with the inputs needed to grow farming operations – even in challenging climatic conditions, according to DuPont Pioneer president Paul E Schickler.
Western Cape’s top young farmer for 2016 announced
A table grape farmer from the Hex River Valley, Jacques Beukes, has been named the 2016 Western Cape Young Farmer of the Year.
National Assembly passes motion to declare drought a national disaster
The drought that has been ravaging large parts of South Africa and which has placed many farmers at risk of financial distress, could soon be declared a national disaster, after the National Assembly agreed to adopt a motion posed by DA MP Annette Steyn.
National Assembly approves Expropriation Bill
The National Assembly in Parliament has approved the Expropriation Bill and it is now awaiting assent from President Jacob Zuma.
Mafia-style spaghetti and meatballs
So you’re somewhere in the Bronx and a big deal is going down with your fellow mafiosi. Never mind the details. The big issue is: what are you eating? The serious bets are on spaghetti and meatballs in a highly seasoned tomato sauce. It’s an offer you can’t refuse.
Drought-related grazing shortages take toll on animals
Drought-related issues dominated this month’s Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) disease report.
SA fruit industry not ready for new international container weight regulations
South African fruit exporters have just over a month left to prepare themselves for a new international requirement concerning the weighing of shipping containers.
Mechanising pecan production
Pecan production mechanisation has seen steady improvement in efficiency. Joe Spencer examines some of the latest equipment on offer locally.
Next grain crop estimate will impact on import decisions
The National Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) will release its fifth production forecast on Thursday 26 May.
Is tithing tax deductible?
The question of tax and tithing recently came up and the answer is likely to interest many readers.
Local Rhino horn trade ban lifted
South Africa’s ban on the trade in rhino horn has been lifted, despite a Supreme Court of Appeal application against the ruling by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
Energy efficiency: the easiest way to save
South Africans are blasé about how they spend energy. However, saving energy is always cheaper than generating it.
Engen donates R1 million to Drought Relief Fund
The manager of commercial fuels at Engen, Mike Stead, presented the Agri SA Drought Relief Fund with a cheque for R1 million at the recent 2016 Nampo Harvest Day, to assist farmers in areas that have been affected by the drought.
Agendas and minutes: commonly used meeting procedures
Whether you’re in a co-op or one of a few farmers getting together to buy inputs at a better price, knowing how to run a meeting will contribute to your project’s success.
SA’s leading Shiraz wines announced
The results of the 4th Shiraz SA Wine Challenge were recently announced during an award ceremony held at Rhebokskloof in Paarl.
Emerging farmers must be empowered
Willem de Chavonnes Vrugt, a commercial farmer from Setlagole in North West, argues that agricultural transformation is essential for the sustainability of the sector. He stresses, however, that government’s current land reform and transformation policies have no hope of succeeding.
New from Great Plains
Joe Spencer takes a closer look at this international company’s latest tillage and seeding solutions.
2017 could be a good year for maize, despite current drought
Through innovation, producers were better-able to survive the current drought than previous droughts. This was according to Wessel Lemmer, senior agricultural economist at Absa, who spoke to Farmer’s Weekly at the Nampo Harvest Day.
