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SA farmers want more EU access
South Africa is pushing for increased access for agricultural products into the EU under the controversial Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Germany shows what can be done in Zim
The Zimbabwe government ordered an armed gang off three agricultural plantations in the east of the country, belonging to German national Heinrich von Pezold, after Germany threatened to withdraw aid to Zimbabwe.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Foreign farmworkers safe for now
A number of foreigners took refuge at Western Cape police stations in Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek, and Langa and Harare on the Cape Flats last week, following the looting and burning of township shops owned by foreigners.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Power hikes will bite into profits
Electricity tariff hikes will PUSH net farm income (NFI) below the critical level for wheat and maize irrigation farms, according to an April 2010 report by the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) and the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP).
Issue date :23 July 2010
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More money to solve Cathcart sewage leaks
The Amatole District Municipality (ADM) has allocated R4,4 million to deal with sewage leaks in the Cathcart township of Daliwe, as well as with other other sewage-related issues which have polluted the Thorn River.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Absa announces new way to finance farmers
Absa Agribusiness head Ernst Janovsky recently launched a new agricultural focus group within the bank. This doesn’t represent a departure from the way Absa does business, but does signify a change in mindset on how Absa finances farmers, he said.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Mining BEE thwarts land reform in Mpumalanga
Land claimants in Mpumalanga are suffering because mining companies are allegedly allowed to interfere in the land reform process. Sean Christie investigates.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Tractor sales still low
The delayed summer crop
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Call for quicker land reform finance
delays in the roll-out of the land affairs department’s post-settlement support (PSS) programme may mean some projects will be unable to plant a successful crop this year.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Free State power cuts ‘managerial irresponsibility’
After Eskom’s announcement that the power supply to 11 municipalities might be cut due to non-payment, five Free State municipalities paid their accounts. The cut-off date for payment was 20 July 2010.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Citrus opportunities in Russia and the Middle East
“Russia’s retail sector will expand by as much as 15% a year and the citrus industry should claim its share,” said Pierre Escodo of Eurofresh Distribution magazine at the Global Citrus Conference.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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SAPS implicated in farm attacks
Two recent farm attacks in the Schweizer-Reinecke region, for which two police officers and one ex-police officer were arrested, have fuelled suspicions of SA Police Service (SAPS) involvement in crimes against farmers.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Better managed commonage could boost land reform
Proper management of municipal commonages could salvage the country’s compromised land-reform programme. So said the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) which, together with the Trust for Community Outreach and Education, published a guide on access and use of municipal commonages.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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SA citrus market share increases despite high costs
South African citrus growers and exporters upped their global market share despite soaring cost inflation compared to nominal price inflation, over the past 10 years.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Feed companies admit collusion
Two feed supply companies have admitted they contravened the Competition Act by discussing bids and prices when it came to drawing up a government tender for the supply and delivery of animal feed to all nine provinces of South Africa.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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Limpopo frost hikes veg prices
Icy weather in Limpopo has hammered a number of crops, causing certain vegetables to double in price almost immediately, while products like potatoes can be expected to rise 35% by September.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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New citrus varieties can help sector expand
South Africa is one of the world’s foremost producers and exporters of quality citrus, and there are significant opportunities for local citrus growers to introduce new varieties to the market.
Issue date : 23 July 2010
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