Farmers must support, protect each other
Farmers must be ready and extra vigilant in the midst of the extensive looting in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and elsewhere in the country. They must remain in constant contact with each…
Impact of Current Unrest in South Africa on the Crop Protection Industry
CropLife South Africa is extremely concerned about the ongoing lawlessness in the country, especially in KwaZulu-Natal. In particular, the impact of the vandalism and theft on agricultural production in KwaZuluNatal…
‘Serious threat to food security’: Agri SA calls for Ramaphosa to declare state of emergency
Agri SA has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a national state of emergency to bring an end to scenes of unrest playing out in parts of the country.…
Landbou Radio – 13 July 2021
Good recording and reproductive information are powerful tools in a farming system. Two main factors determine how an animal performs, the environment and genetics. Before you purchase new animals, you…
Landbou Radio – 12 July 2021
Seed treatments are used to prevent or reduce losses from diseases cased by organisms associated with seeds or present in the soil. It is the first line of defence against…
Wine industry in a dire position, Vinpro study shows
The South African wine industry is at a tipping point, with many wine businesses, especially smaller companies and those under black ownership, facing potential closure in the next three to…
What is driving South Africa’s consumer food prices higher?
Rising food prices continue to dominate the headlines, domestically and globally. It is not unusual for one to see complaints about rising sunflower oil prices or broader headline food price…