South Africa’s foreign policy needs to be informed by scientific inputs
By: Minister Naledi Pandor
The 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference kicks off with a challenging keynote address from Minister Naledi Pandor.
“Humanity is standing at the precipice....
Poultry sector in crisis
Opinion article by Prof Robert Bragg, Veterinary Biotechnology in the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of the Free State
The poultry sector in South...
Farmers face profit margin compression following a further surge in fuel prices.
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial
Today we experienced another round of fuel price hikes with the 0.05% and 0.005% Sulphur content diesel...
Skills will make a difference to the status quo in land reform : Nndavheleseni...
It is estimated that around 70% of restituted land in South Africa is less productive, in part because beneficiaries receive limited or no post-settlement support.
“Contrary...
Feathers raffled as the avian flu spread threatens domestic eggs supplies.
By: Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB Agri-Business
The latest news on the poultry industry indicates a potential supply crunch due to the outbreak...
E-commerce in agriculture : a key enabler for Africa
Cobus de Bruyn, Nedbank Head of CVPs for Agriculture
One of the many new ways of doing business that emerged during the Covid lockdown was...
Renewed optimism as agriculture business confidence rebounds in Q3 of 2023
Despite huge challenges stemming from deteriorating logistics infrastructure and cost pressures associated with loadshedding, the agriculture sector again showed further resilience as evidenced by...
Exploring innovative solutions for a water-scarce world – Insights from World Water Week in...
In a world grappling with the consequences of water scarcity, attending World Water Week in Stockholm was an eye-opening experience for Alyssa Jooste, the...
Now is the time to start cutworm control
By Hanlie Geldenhuys, Marketing Lead at Syngenta.
Cutworm control must start before the first larva hatches. With maize planting season fast approaching, growers need...
A massive diesel price hike reintroduces cost pressures at the onset of the new...
Following signs of moderation in costs at farm level with fertilizer prices declining by over 30% relative to last year, hopes of reduced pressure...