SA grain and livestock farmers must adapt in the face of changing weather patterns

In the coming months and years, changing global weather pattens will likely have significant consequences for South African farmers, especially those involved in livestock...

Downbeat agriculture business confidence in Q2 2023, but still signs of resilience

All indicators pointed to downbeat conditions ahead of the release of the Agbiz/IDC agriculture business confidence for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 which...

Product labelling in South Africa : Little margarine for error

Round 3 was decided with Clover winning the war (despite losing a battle along the way) after a favourable decision was recently churned out...

Farmers reap rewards of the Agribusiness Transformation Programme

A partnership between the University of the Free State (UFS) and one of South Africa's biggest banks has birthed the Agribusiness Transformation Programme, which...

Education ignites entrepreneurship

By: Professor Ahmed Shaikh Md Regent business GLOBALLY the perennial battle to alleviate poverty is an enduring one and in this respect South Africa...

Realizing the potential of livestock to end malnutrition

By: David Phiri- FAO Subregional Coordinator for Eastern Africa and Representative to the African Union and UNECA The Eastern Africa subregion is endowed with huge...

Your omelette is not yet under threat despite the recent Western Cape bird flu...

The biosecurity challenge continues as more cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are reported across the globe. The HPAI virus is highly...

Advanced food processing technologies could make the food industry more sustainable

By Marius Wessels Manager: Professional Services for SYSPRO Africa Food goes to waste at every stage in the food manufacturing and distribution process – from...

Nampo is not just an event, it contributes to the success of agriculture

By Dawie Maree, Head of Information and Marketing at FNB Agriculture Some people might think the agricultural industry is a struggling industry when you listen...

Time to Focus on the Predictability of Agriculture

In the face of unpredictable changes in weather conditions and rainfall patterns, it is evident that the age-old process of agriculture is no longer...
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