Pick n Pay is the first big supermarket chain in South Africa to launch in-store ‘vertical farm’ displays to show customers a sustainable and locally-grown modern farming solution. The vertical…
Another outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in the Potchefstroom district in North West. This is in addition to an outbreak of the disease which was detected in…
The current war in Ukraine initiated by Russia has impacted the region’s output and export of sunflower seed and oil, throwing global economies into turmoil. As the brewing conflict between…
In aviation, a graveyard spiral is a dangerous dive entered into accidentally by a pilot not proficient enough in navigating an aircraft. In conditions with low visibility, the pilot relies…
McCain Foods South Africa has issued a voluntary product recall nationwide on certain bags of frozen sliced green beans and Spar-brand French stir fry. The recall follows reports that small…
Three-day Stiffness sickness and Lumpy Skin Disease are insect-transmitted viral diseases of cattle and are some of the most important erosion diseases that lead to annual losses of millions of…
According to the Dorper Breeders Association, the breed is numerically the second largest sheep breed in South Africa. Although the Dorper is declared indigenous to SA, the breed is found…
United States has been ranked as the Western Cape’s largest export market. The Western Cape’s global exports grew by 22.1% last year, to a value of close-on R167bn in 2021,…
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has launched an animals’ vaccination campaign, which will take place in the Disease Management Area (DMA), following the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth…
South Africa’s economy expanded in the final quarter of last year driven by a recovery in agriculture and manufacturing, data showed on Tuesday, a boost for President Cyril Ramaphosa who…