Forecasts suggest food price inflation will start to slow
We are yet to fully understand the impact and financial costs of the devastation from the recent incidents of unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng in the agricultural sector.…
Local potato industry appeals for support amidst EU dumping threats
With the recent lapse of anti-dumping duty protection, there is a significant risk that the increased volume of below-cost frozen French fries that land on South Africa’s shores from the…
Landbou Radio – 28 July 2021
Farm with the livestock breed that you love” Those are the words that you hear when farmers are asked what small stock or cattle breed you need to choose when…
Landbou Radio – 27 July 2021
Integrity includes the quality of being honest and in any farming business integrity is key. When it comes to record keeping of your cattle, it must be done correctly. Studbook…
Landbou Radio – 26 July 2021
From January 2012, the European Union trade pact dictated that the name ‘port may only be applied to fortified wine on the labels from Portugal. The words ‘Cape Ruby’ and…
National drought disaster declaration a step in the right direction – Agri SA
Agri SA has welcomed the national drought disaster declaration published by Dr Tau, head of the National Disaster Management Centre, on 20 July 2021. The declaration is in response to…
KZN and Gauteng unrest: Citrus industry rolling out a recovery plan to continue exports
The Citrus Grower Association of Southern Africa (CGA) strongly condemns the wave of looting and arson that swept across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng last week. While the citrus value chain has…
Northern Cape-based wind farms provide support, funding to youth-owned agribusiness
A youth-owned agri-business in Loeriesfontein is one of thirteen micro-businesses and social entities that has received funding to support their goals and build sustainable entities that will likewise benefit their…
Violence and looting threatens SA’s food security
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa has echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s warning that the ongoing destruction of property and looting of retail stores threatens supply chain continuity, and therefore…
Beleaguered alcohol industry crippled further by looting
South Africa’s alcohol industry, already on its knees due to the fourth booze ban, is now faced with the additional challenge of having liquor stores looted during the riots that…