Agri companies withdrawing from Russia
After more than a month of war in the Ukraine, the commercial effects of the war can be noted as quite a few companies around the globe have withdrawn from…
Didiza appeals for cooperation to control foot and mouth disease
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, says maximum cooperation from all stakeholders in the sector is necessary to control the outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD).…
There’s a place for big and small farms in securing South Africa’s food supply
The farming sector is arguably the most important economic sector for South Africa’s development as it is directly linked to food security and poverty reduction. In 2019, 5.3% of employees…
Using AI in agriculture could boost global food security – but we need to anticipate the risks
As the global population has expanded over time, agricultural modernisation has been humanity’s prevailing approach to staving off famine. A variety of mechanical and chemical innovations delivered during the 1950s…
Control measures taken to prevent spread of foot and mouth disease
The North West Agriculture and Rural Development Department says a veterinary services team is hard at work to ensure that all precautionary measures are taken to prevent the further spread…
Pick n Pay spruces up fresh produce retail with in-store vertical farms
Pick n Pay is the first big supermarket chain in South Africa to launch in-store ‘vertical farm’ displays to show customers a sustainable and locally-grown modern farming solution. The vertical…
FMD outbreak confirmed in North West
Another outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in the Potchefstroom district in North West. This is in addition to an outbreak of the disease which was detected in…
Watch: How the war in Ukraine is straining edible oil prices
The current war in Ukraine initiated by Russia has impacted the region’s output and export of sunflower seed and oil, throwing global economies into turmoil. As the brewing conflict between…
Is SA agriculture in a graveyard spiral?
In aviation, a graveyard spiral is a dangerous dive entered into accidentally by a pilot not proficient enough in navigating an aircraft. In conditions with low visibility, the pilot relies…
McCain recalls green beans and stir fry products due to “small glass fragments”
McCain Foods South Africa has issued a voluntary product recall nationwide on certain bags of frozen sliced green beans and Spar-brand French stir fry. The recall follows reports that small…