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State of the Nation Address 2016
State of the Nation Address by Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Joint Sitting of Parliament
Agri leaders speak out before State of the Nation Address
The eyes of the country are fixed on South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma, who is due to deliver his 2016 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 11 February at 7pm.
What makes cauliflower different?
We need to take certain precautions when growing cauliflower that aren't as important for cabbages or broccoli, writes Bill Kerr.
Slow growth in the year ahead
Weak growth among major emerging markets will weigh on global growth in 2016, according to
the World Bank’s January 2016 Global Economic Prospects. Sub-Saharan Africa could face muted
growth due to low commodity prices, power capacity constraints and China’s economic slowdown.
Livestock farmers urged to vaccinate against RVF
Livestock producers have been advised to vaccinate livestock against Rift Valley fever (RVF) following recent rainfall in some of the drought-stricken areas of South Africa.
McCain to assist farmers with feed
McCain SA has decided to redirect all of its edible waste to livestock farmers in drought affected areas.
iSimangaliso hippos sparring
A contingent of journalists from various media in KwaZulu-Natal recently toured drought-stricken Lake St Lucia, in the world heritage site iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Allow nature to select your best performing animals – Clayton Collette
SA Stud Book’s top smallstock breeder for 2015, Clynton Collett from Venterstad, plans to increase the performance of his Meatmaster stud through better selection based on reproductive performance.
What lies ahead for the fresh produce sector?
Talking to market agents these days can be quite depressing. In the past, there were always people you could rely on to give you a more positive view of current issues on the markets or in the sector in general.
Major setback for Boere in Nood
A serious setback has hit the Boere in Nood (Farmers in Need) group after a truck and trailers carrying bales to farmers, caught on fire between Theunissen and Brandfort.
Pride in potatoes
Stephan Fourie, who produces potatoes near Frankfort in the Free State, believes that three pillars support success in farming: an excellent product, sound management and good labour relations.
Thirsty alien invaders targeted for eradication
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has said that South Africa’s drought-stricken freshwater resources are also being sapped by invasive alien plant species.
