Agriculture, a strategic sector, must be safe during Coronavirus, Covid-19 lockdown
Lockdown Covid-19: Both Agri SA and TLU SA call on their members to be more alert, and on the police to maintain visibility in rural areas during this time.
Corona Virus, CoVid-19 and its Impact on Agriculture and Farming in South Africa
If it had been a WhatsApp message it would have been followed by the laughing face with tears.
Investment in technology vital to boost agricultural output and exports
South African agriculture needs more investment and the implementation of the latest technology to boost output, not only for local consumption, but also for vitally needed exports to boost foreign exchange earnings.
Chancellor Angela Merkel: a NEET visit
A young man came to us for help yesterday. His old, worn out ID book was missing the top corner (and the last digit of his identity number).
A question on starting animal production
“I would like to do animal production where should I go or do pls help”. As mentioned in previous blogs, we receive numerous questions from visitors to the website every day. What follows is the reply to the above question.
Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) signals progress despite difficult conditions
Representatives from the private sector, corporate CEOs, leaders from over 20 economic sectors and from government met in Sandton this week to discuss the progress made on various Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) projects and action plans.
Used oil on South African farms can pollute the environment
Commercial farming relies heavily on technology and mechanisation – which in turn relies on the use of motor lubricant oils. It is estimated that South Africa generates an average of 120 million litres of used lubricant oil in a year with about 10 million litres of this being generated by the Agricultural sector.
Pollen alert: highly allergenic Ragweed invades South Africa
Ragweed pollen – a highly allergenic weed native to North America – was detected in South African pollen spore traps for the very first time. Eradicating this invasive weed is critical as its fine pollen is highly allergenic and it also poses a threat to crop health
Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni opened the budget with an explanation of farming and the importance of soil preparation for a good harvest. Soil preparation is very important and can certainly contribute to reaping good yields.
The Mark Fish Foundation to host farm workers’ soccer league finals
The Mark Fish Foundation will be hosting the Game of Stars farm workers’ soccer league on 19 October 2019 at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane.