Landbou Radio program 02 Aug 2022
Die beskerming en verantwoordelike gebruik van ons hulpbronne is geen nuwe nuus vir ons landbouers nie. En van Rentmeesterskap kan jy hulle min dinge leer, hulle is ware meesters op…
A whopping 75-basis points rate hike ahead of the new summer crop season
A combination of runaway inflation, tightening policy cycle by major global central banks, and uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine war with its ramifications for commodity prices and economic growth forced the…
Russia/Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for poor countries. If it holds
If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much needed relief will be provided to importing countries, including many in…
SA’s maize harvest down 9.8% from last year
South African farmers are expected to harvest 9.8% less maize in the 2021/2022 season compared with the previous season, the government’s Crop Estimates Committee (CEC). The CEC’s latest summer crop…
Despite some headwinds, the positive agri export environment is likely to continue
While it’s not quite at the high level it was this time last year, the contribution of South Africa’s agri sector to the country’s GDP is currently still very positive.…
Government lodges WTO dispute to address EU measures affecting citrus imports from SA
The South Africa government has lodged a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute, requesting consultation to address European (EU) measures affecting local citrus imports. According to Justin Chadwick, the chief executive…
Landbou Radio program 01 Aug 2022
Die gebruik van turksvye hou vele voordele in vir die veeboer. Dit is n ideale voedingsbron vir beeste en skape. Baie navorsing is daaroor gedoen. In ons program van 1…
Landbou Radio program 20 July 2022
Nico de Wet – Ad Libitum Meatmasters – History of the Meatmaster sheep Johnny Morrison – Mohimba Meatmasters – Crossbreeding and National Meatmaster Auction in August Jan van Biljon –…
Power cuts damaging to SA’s poultry industry
The South African poultry industry has been hard hit by Eskom’s recent power cuts in different parts of the country. The SA Poultry Association says many farmers have been forced…
Landbou Radio program 18 July 2022
Prof Leon van Rensburg, Founder of Van’s Lab – Evaluation of crops and fertilization Dr Riaan Buitendag, Director of AgraForum – Plant health and the OPTIFY concept Dr Johann Strauss,…