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These blogs contain agricultural related information and written by our editor Craig Macaskill as well as guest columnists from time to time.
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Government to meet with Mpumalanga sugarcane growers
The sugarcane industry operates primarily in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, and forms the backbone of rural economies in these provinces.
SAPA welcomes court victory on compensation for avian flu culling
The judgment has important implications for poultry farmers who comply with compulsory culling orders to help contain disease outbreaks and protect the wider industry.
Lubrication-free linear guides growing in popularity
Technology eliminates the need for external grease or oil which reduces maintenance requirements and the risk of lubricant contamination …
The missing link in South African farm biosecurity: water, disease transmission and rumen health
A practical assessment at a commercial Gauteng feedlot
AgriSA welcomes R10 billion fuel relief, calls for sustained investment in agricultural growth
AgriSA welcomes government’s announcement of R10 billion in temporary fuel relief in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS).
Defining commodities futures trading, contracts and options
… a way to trade promises about tomorrow’s
prices to avoid today’s financial risks.