Landbou Radio – 12 April 2021
A new open trading platform that specialises in commodity trading and storage, while empowering users to take control of their products safely and securely, was launched recently. In our program…
Agriculture and land reform: How far are we from an integrated and inclusive rural economy?
Progress with land reform as per the NDP has been underestimated and, while still slow, is closer to the 30% target than typically believed Chapter 6 of the National Development…
Landbou Radio – 7 April 2021
The Ronderib Afrikaner Sheep is one of the oldest native sheep breeds in South Africa. There are 2 varieties, the Namaqua Afrikaner and the Ronderib Afrikaner, and known as a…
Hope campaign to unpack position of potatoes during pandemic
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has embarked on a bold awareness campaign in a bid to create perspective around the resilience and performance of the potato industry’s stakeholders, especially in the…
Landbou Radio – 6 April 2021
What is in a name? Many things. Your name is your brand and having a trustworthy name is key to any business. If you sell poor quality cattle and small…
What SA consumers can expect from food price inflation this year
Last week, the South African Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) mildly lifted its forecast for 2020/21summer grain and oilseeds production from the previous month by 1% to 18,7 million tonnes (thiscompared…
PMA and United Fresh to Create New Global Trade Association
The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an Agreement in Principle to create a new global trade association…
Landbou Radio – 31 March 2021
What is in a name? Many things. Your name is your brand and having a trustworthy name is key to any business. If you sell poor quality cattle and small…
e-BOOKLETS TO FAST TRACK CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer, launched the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA’s) e-booklets on climate change entitled “The Mercury Rises”. Based on the popular…
Landbou Radio – 30 March 2021
Some of the most important economic traits in cattle farming include reproduction, fertility, and carcass traits. But how are carcass traits measured? In the Landbou Radio program of 30 March,…