Kwanulu Young Farmer of the Year entries open
KwaZulu-Natal agricultural union, Kwanalu has embarked on its annual competition, the Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year with entries opening. The winner will represent the work taking place in the…
The Trophy Wine Show winners revealed for 2022
The results of The Trophy Wine Show 2022 were announced at an event hosted at Investec Cape Town on 6 July. The new venue marked a new era for the…
A double whammy for agriculture as fuel prices escalate and interest rate outlook worsens
The unrelenting crisis on global crude oil trade with ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, production challenges in Libya due to the unrest, the rebound in Chinese demand following the lifting of Covid-19…
Ukraine conflict squeezes SA’s citrus exports to Russia
The conflict in Ukraine has throttled SA’s citrus exports to Russia and driven input costs higher, further squeezing fruit producers already suffering from spiralling shipping costs, an industry body said.…
John Deere Financial Disrupts Agricultural Financial Market with New Integrated Tech-Driven Offering
Summary of new, integrated services offering: John Deere Financial has always offered farmer-first financial solutions, a tailor-made approach, innovative products, and low interest rates. Now, customers will deal only with…
Futuregrowth bets on insect protein producer Inseco
Author: Amrish Narrandes, Head of Private Equity/Venture Capital& Ayanda Bolani, Investment Analyst @ Futuregrowth Published: March2022 In February 2022, Futuregrowth Asset Management was the lead investor when startup company Inseco…
Landbou Radio – 31 May 2021
Seedless watermelons have been grown in the United States for more than 50 years. They are not genetically modified and despite being the ‘new’ kid on the block, their production…
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…
South Africa’s standing in the Global Food Security Index deteriorates
For many years, South Africa has prided itself as the most food-secure country in the Africancontinent and has also ranked relatively well with its peer BRICS countries. But disappointingly, the…
Easing of alcohol sales restrictions a welcome relief for industry
In his national address last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an easing of some lockdown restrictions, including the hours when alcohol can be sold by liquor stores. Liquor trading returns…