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Strongest El Niño ever
The current El Niño weather phenomenon is causing extreme weather on at least five continents, with climate change being another cause of it.
Agri SA monitors US trade protocols
Agri SA said that they will monitor the impact of the recent protocols between South Africa and the United States regarding agricultural goods under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA).
The National Dormer Sale
The National Dormer Sale, which was held on 5 September at the Bloemfontein showgrounds, saw rams being sold at R47 500.
Water initiative gets great response
A woman from Middelburg started an initiative to spread water across the country to people in desperate need of it.
Nigeriëse landbou trek ook swaar
Landbouweekblad en Absa het onlangs ‘n oorsig gegee van die belangrikste landbouprodukte in Nigerië wat pluimvee insluit.
Verander die gebruik van kunsmis
Die gebruik van kunsmis sal drasties verander moet word om skade aan die omgewing te beperk, waarsku kenners.
Hunting helps farmer
Marco and Regine Seefeldt have been farming on the banks of the Black Nossob River, 90km from Windhoek, Namibia. They lease their farm, Silversand, from Marco’s father, Bernd, while Regine inherited Otjihundu from her family.
Correct livestock handling – less stress
A study indicated that gentler livestock handling practices will result in less stress for the animals and fewer stress-related diseases.
El Niño worst in 18 years
Crop and livestock production decreased by this year’s powerful El Niño, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned.
CoBP: Codes of Best Practice
The Codes of Best Practice (CoBP) for National Fresh Produce Markets, which was prepared by the Project Rebirth Steering Committee (chaired by the Department of Agriculture) will bring our fresh produce markets in line with international standards.
