Beefmaster announces special Covid-19 bonus pay-out to staff
The Beefmaster Group will be paying a special Covid-19 bonus to staff as a way to thank them for ‘sharing the pain’ brought on by the pandemic. This is the…
Cotton: A golden opportunity for South Africa?
Cotton is considered one of the world’s greatest poverty alleviating crops, with 150 million people worldwide relying on it for income. According to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), this…
The ARC weather station network assists to track and assess Tropical Cyclone Eloise and its impact on South African agriculture
The Agricultural Research Council’s Agro-Climate Network, comprising over 500 automatic weather stations situated across the country, enables Agrometeorology researchers to monitor and study the effects of weather events on South…
Western Cape MEC of Agriculture Ivan Meyer calls for lifting of alcohol ban
Yesterday, I wrote to the National Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform, Thoko Didiza, to request her assistance in lifting the third ban on wine and other liquor…
South African Breweries has suspended the contracts of 550 temporary workers indefinitely
South African Breweries (SAB) says the ripple effect of South Africa’s third alcohol ban is being felt throughout its beer value chain, and that it is nearing its maximum storage…
Higher food prices look set to ease in second quarter
Higher grain prices and a decline in cattle slaughtering activity over the past few months have started to transmit into the prices of products consumers pay when doing their grocery…
The agricultural sector has blossomed without much support from government
BY WANDILE SIHLOBO, JOHANN KIRSTEN AND SIFISO NTOMBELA From the reconstruction and development programme of president Nelson Mandela to the accelerated and shared growth initiative of president Thabo Mbeki, the…
Ban on wine sales: Stop the absurdity
Much more than the frustration in the market place of wine lovers struggling to get their hands on a bottle wine or than guests visiting the Boland being disappointed because…
Virtual Wine Harvest Commemoration 2021: Industry transforms with four awards
On Tuesday 2 February 2021, the South African Wine Industry commemorates the first vintage on South African soil 362 years ago on the same day in 1659, as recorded by…
Farmers reminded to vaccinate animals against Rift Valley Fever
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has reminded owners of cattle, sheep and goats to vaccinate their animals against Rift Valley Fever (RVF). The department warned that…