Digital network launched to support wine sector
The Western Cape government, in partnership with agency for tourism, trade and investment promotion for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro, as well as wine marketing specialists Wines of…
TLU SA presents finalists for TLU SA Young Farmer of the Year 2020
TLU SA today announced the top three finalists in the TLU SA Young Farmer competition 2020. The winner will be announced on 23 November 2020 in Silverton, Pretoria. “It seems…
Where does compensation leave Zimbabwean farmers?
An article by Dr Theo de Jager There are no simple answers to the complex political and economic questions of our time. I realise this anew every week when I…
SA agricultural employment held up in Q3, 2020, but there are disparities across provinces
South Africa’s primary agricultural employment in the third quarter of the year improved by 1% from the previous quarter to 807 882. This slight quarterly recovery corresponds with the reopening…
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer visits the Perdekraal East Wind Farm
Earlier this week, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer visited the Perdekraal East Wind Farm, 80 kilometres north-east of Ceres in the Western Cape. He was accompanied by…
US opens new ports to South African citrus exports
The United States government has announced the opening up of several new ports for the import for citrus products from South Africa, further facilitating two-way trade with South Africa. The…
Expropriation Bill will create a clear framework, says Didiza
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Minister Thoko Didiza says she is pleased the Expropriation Bill has been tabled in Parliament. “This important bill will ensure alignment with the Constitution…
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…
Towards gender equality: Equipping women farmers in South Africa and Malawi with financial literacy skills
Standard Bank and United Nations (UN) Women are currently providing financial literacy training to thousands of women farmers in African key markets including Malawi and South Africa. In October 2019,…
Agricultural machinery: new unknowns in a recovering market
Sales figures in the US, India, Germany and other countries indicate a sharp recovery after the crisis of last spring, but the new health emergency risks halting the sector. Registrations…