Heineken in takeover talks with Distell
In a cautionary Sens announcement released on Tuesday, 18 May, South African wine, cider and spirits maker Distell said that Heineken N.V., the world’s second-largest brewer, has approached the company…
President to hand over land, title deeds to farmers
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the handover by government of land and title deeds to farmers in Tafelkop, in the Groblersdal district of Limpopo, this weekend. In a statement released…
Sopia shines the spotlight on the potato industry’s resilience
State of affairs addresses are not only hosted by and for local government. The South African potato industry recently hosted its very own State of the Potato Industry Address (Sopia),…
Landbou Radio – 20 May 2021
Not everything is predictable, especially in a farming business. It is essential to plan to control costs. In our program of 20 May, Dr Gavin Robinson, Director of SG Engineering…
Landbou Radio – 19 May 2021
Production costs can add up fast, eating into your profit margins. Before starting a farming enterprise, establish your production goals and management systems. Evaluate your resources, especially your financial resources.…
Transnet doubles capacity as it gears up for grain season
State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has doubled the capacity available to transport grain from Bethlehem, in the Free State, by rail to the country’s ports for export. The State-owned freight…
Nine in 10 farmers still struggling with lockdown
It has been a long year for South Africa’s small and micro-farming community, the latest edition of the BeyondCovid Business Survey, conducted by specialist management consultancy Redflank, reveals. Released in…
Cannabis Master Plan to be presented to Nedlac
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is on the verge of presenting a Cannabis Master Plan to Nedlac. DALRRD Minister Thoko Didiza says as the legalisation…
Biosecurity measures can reduce the risk of avian influenza in farmer flocks
As South Africa officially enters the colder months of the year with temperatures dropping, naturally everyone is mindful and takes more vitamins in the hope of avoiding the dreaded winter…
Citrus growers welcome world’s largest reefer vessel
Last week (May 14) marked a major milestone for the Port of Durban with the arrival of the world’s largest specialised reefer vessel, the Cool Eagle, which will help meet…