Optimism high as farmers trod ahead to plant more in the new agriculture season
Early indications are that South Africa’s farmers intend to plant almost 5% more hectares under summer crops for the 2021/22…
The best support that can be given to the agricultural sector is a well-run, efficient, financially sound Municipality
Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, accompanied by the Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality,…
John Deere machinery touches African soil for the first time
Since John Deer’s announcement in March 2021 on the expansion of their construction equipment into Sub-Saharan Africa, they have added…
Laager Rooibos celebrates the uniqueness of being South African this Heritage Day
Explaining the magnetic pull of South Africa to those who haven’t grown up or lived a significant amount of time…
Agbiz announces Theo Boshoff as CEO
Following a rigorous and comprehensive recruitment process, Agbiz has announced that Theo Boshoff, currently head of legal intelligence, has been…
Violence and looting threatens SA’s food security
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa has echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s warning that the ongoing destruction of property and…
Farmers must support, protect each other
Farmers must be ready and extra vigilant in the midst of the extensive looting in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and elsewhere in…
Impact of Current Unrest in South Africa on the Crop Protection Industry
CropLife South Africa is extremely concerned about the ongoing lawlessness in the country, especially in KwaZulu-Natal. In particular, the impact…
MINISTERS DIDIZA AND MEYER COMMISSION EBENHAESER IRRIGATION SCHEME
On Saturday 12 June 2021, the National Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza and Western Cape…
Report: Gender-responsive research key to farm productivity, tackling Africa’s agricultural threats
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (Award) has released a report highlighting how gender-responsive agricultural research and development…
