SA halts orange exports to EU to mitigate CBS risk
The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum Boards have taken the decision to voluntarily close the export of Valencia oranges from Citrus Black…
WFP plans food relief for 700,000 Zimbabweans
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) plans to provide food relief for 700,000 people in Zimbabwe from October as the effects of a poor harvest and the Ukraine war…
Small-scale farmers encouraged to venture into mushroom industry
Mushroom farming, often shied away from by many established and aspirant farmers has been identified as one agricultural sector that has the potential to stimulate equitable and inclusive growth, while…
Landbou Radio program 12 Sept 2022
Wynproe in nasionale en internasionale kompetisies verg kundigheid en is n hele wetenskap op sy eie. Jou tong kan soet, bitter en soutsmake op verskillende plekke op jou tong proe.…
Landbou Radio program 8 Sept 2022
Daar is n dreigende donkerwolk wat oor ons wildbedryf hang want daar is n nuwe witskrif op die bewaring en volhoubare gebruik van SA se biologiese diversiteit en dit lyk…
WESTERN CAPE TRADE VISIT TO MAPUTO SEES “MISSION ACHIEVED” FOR AFRICAN AGRI STRATEGY.
Today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer returned from Maputo, Mozambique, where he led a Western Cape trade mission to the 57th FACIM trade exhibition. FACIM is a…
Landbou Radio program 6 Sept 2022
“Om betrokke te wees by die opleiding van jongmense in landbou, is n passie en n voorreg”. So sê Herman Kleynhans van die Kleynhans Velde Santa Gertrudis Stoet naby Kroonstad.…
Tiger Brands’ agriculture aggregator programme – growing more than just crops
Tiger Brands recently invited media to the North West province to visit one of the businesses supplying Black-run farms. Here, we got to meet some of Tiger Brands’ most successful…
Food and Beverage Growth Coalition launches in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has teamed up with the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership and industry business partners to launch a Food and Beverage Growth Coalition, aimed at boosting…
Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa’s food security
Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks on her crops inside one of eight tiny domed greenhouses set against the Welsh hills. The potted pigeon pea and papaya planted in spring are…