Diseases on farms in South Africa: recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system
South Africa has had a number of outbreaks of animal diseases in recent months that suggest there are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity system.
Four Ways Africa’s Driest Countries Improve Water
Three percent of Earth’s water is fresh, and over two-thirds of that tiny amount is unavailable or polluted. The entire human race relies on the remaining 0.5 percent to survive.
Managing Pests and Diseases: The Crop Rotation Solution
Crop rotation is a practice used in agriculture which involves the deliberate and sequential planting of different crops in the same area at other times of the year.
Council brings farmers closer to tractor-maker than ever before
The establishment of a council of dealers for Kubota tractors several years ago is having a significantly positive effect on product supply and support for farmers today.
Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities – new study
As cities grow, more people need food. However, space for farming is limited in cities.
SA agro-processing capabilities showcased alongside AGOA Forum
South Africa’s food production and agro-processing capabilities are on show this week at the Made in Africa exhibition running alongside the 20th US-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum) at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec.
Why cutting chicken import tariffs won’t help consumers
Proposed chicken import tariff rebates continue to face scrutiny, especially as the local industry has reportedly contained the bird flu outbreak and is stabilising chicken supplies. Consumer benefits from rebates also remain uncertain and contested.
New regulations published for Agricultural Remedies in South Africa
A look at the amended regulations to the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947.
What do the different provinces bring to South African agriculture?
South Africa covers nine biomes, and has everything from desert and Nama Karoo to Forest and the Indian Ocean coastal belt.
Bird flu in South Africa: expert explains what’s behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it
An outbreak of avian flu – a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds as well as poultry – has hit poultry farms in South Africa.