Free State Agriculture: Government sincerity must be questioned
Government’s land policy, as tool to increase individual land ownership in South Africa, cannot be taken seriously. This is the…
The alcohol industry deserves justification for the continued ban – Salba
With the number of new Covid-19 cases declining over the past two weeks, South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) has…
Beefmaster announces special Covid-19 bonus pay-out to staff
The Beefmaster Group will be paying a special Covid-19 bonus to staff as a way to thank them for ‘sharing…
Cotton: A golden opportunity for South Africa?
Cotton is considered one of the world’s greatest poverty alleviating crops, with 150 million people worldwide relying on it for…
The ARC weather station network assists to track and assess Tropical Cyclone Eloise and its impact on South African agriculture
The Agricultural Research Council’s Agro-Climate Network, comprising over 500 automatic weather stations situated across the country, enables Agrometeorology researchers to…
Western Cape MEC of Agriculture Ivan Meyer calls for lifting of alcohol ban
Yesterday, I wrote to the National Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform, Thoko Didiza, to request her assistance…
South African Breweries has suspended the contracts of 550 temporary workers indefinitely
South African Breweries (SAB) says the ripple effect of South Africa’s third alcohol ban is being felt throughout its beer…
Higher food prices look set to ease in second quarter
Higher grain prices and a decline in cattle slaughtering activity over the past few months have started to transmit into…
The agricultural sector has blossomed without much support from government
BY WANDILE SIHLOBO, JOHANN KIRSTEN AND SIFISO NTOMBELA From the reconstruction and development programme of president Nelson Mandela to the…
Ban on wine sales: Stop the absurdity
Much more than the frustration in the market place of wine lovers struggling to get their hands on a bottle…