Landbou Radio – 8 September 2021
Liver fluke infection is livestock are responsible for economic losses such as reduction in milk and meat production, liver condemnation and secondary bacterial infections. The life cycle of liver fluke…
How the South African government can boost its credibility in the agricultural sector
Governments can build credibility over time through consistent commitment to implementing policies efficiently and effectively. South Africa hasn’t done well on this score. As a result of the poor record of policy…
A further sign of resilience as agriculture posts a strong GDP rebound in Q2
Statistics SA’s latest economic growth numbers came out stronger than expected in the second quarter of 2021 underpinned by robust gains in the transport sector, personal services, as well as…
Landbou Radio – 7 September 2021
Success is not something that can be switched on with the flick of a switch. It takes a lot of effort, good management practices and a well-structured financial plan and…
MINISTER DIDIZA CALLS FOR THE ARREST OF KILLERS OF THE EASTERN CAPE FARMER
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms. Thoko Didiza, MP calls on the law enforcement agencies to arrest the killers of Mr. Werner Buchner who was fatally…
High global demand, elevated prices bode well for SA’s agricultural exports
The stage is set for another record export year for agricultural products. International demand remains high and prices for our major export products continue to be at elevated levels. The…
Nestlé opens its largest R+D Accelerator
Nestlé has inaugurated its largest R+D Accelerator yet at its fundamental research centre in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is part of Nestlé’s global R+D Accelerator network, which was launched in 2019…
Global food commodity prices rebound in August
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), global food commodity prices rebounded rapidly in August after two consecutive months of decline, led by strong gains…
SA’s agricultural employment stats up due to good harvests
After falling to its lowest levels since 2014 in the first quarter of this year, South Africa’s agricultural employment statistics rebounded in the second quarter to 862,000 (up 8% year-on-year).…
Expropriation without compensation threatens agricultural sector
Government’s proposed land expropriation without compensation initiative threatens to jeopardise food security, dissuade investment and will have a profoundly negative impact on South Africa’s economy. Earlier this year Agri SA…