Landbou Radio – 6 April 2022
The Biedouw Boergoat Stud, near Clanwilliam in the Biedouw valley is situated on one of the oldest farmsteads in the country. This is a hardy environment with dry summers and…
Using AI in agriculture could boost global food security – but we need to anticipate the risks
As the global population has expanded over time, agricultural modernisation has been humanity’s prevailing approach to staving off famine. A variety of mechanical and chemical innovations delivered during the 1950s…
Control measures taken to prevent spread of foot and mouth disease
The North West Agriculture and Rural Development Department says a veterinary services team is hard at work to ensure that all precautionary measures are taken to prevent the further spread…
Pick n Pay spruces up fresh produce retail with in-store vertical farms
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…
FMD outbreak confirmed in North West
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…
Watch: How the war in Ukraine is straining edible oil prices
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…
Is SA agriculture in a graveyard spiral?
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 recalls green beans and stir fry products due to “small glass fragments”
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…
Landbou Radio – 10 March 2022
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…
Landbou Radio – 9 March 2022
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…