By Peter Setou 28 March 2023: Land Reform – The negative perception among South Africans remains strong that the government is miles behind schedule in reaching its threshold of redistributing at least 30% of land into black hands, almost 30 years into the democratic dispensation. Industry analysts blame a lack of common measuring instruments and ...

Senator Osita Izunaso From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri In his bid to curb poverty dand restiveness in Orlu senatorial zone (Imo West), the senator-elect Osita Izunasob, is partnering with Agric Crowdy, South African firm to empower his constituents through commercial and virtual agriculture. Speaking at a seminar organized on Thursday in Owerri , the Imo state ...

Borage and fennel going to seed. Image: Jane Griffiths and Keith Knowlton In the beginning When starting, don’t be over ambitious. Vegetable gardening isn’t rocket science but it can be demanding and the best way to learn is through experience. Start with one small bed before turning your whole lawn into a vegetable garden. This ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced a state of disaster due to the electricity crisis and the appointment of the new Minister of Electricity in the Presidency, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Although there are many arguments for and against the state of disaster and the position of a Minister of Electricity, I think all South Africans agree ...

“The South African agricultural industry was the only industry to keep going throughout the Covid-19 pandemic as it ensured the nation’s food security and we are very proud of what we were able to achieve,” said Norman Celliers, CEO of AFGRI, the headline sponsor of Africa Agri Tech, at the opening of the three-day conference ...

Bobcat has taken innovation to the next level with the introduction of two, new concept machines unveiled during the first day of CONEXPO 2023. Following the 2022 release of the Bobcat T7X, the world’s first all-electric compact track loader, Bobcat has now unveiled the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader, the Bobcat S7X. Bobcat has also ...

Southern African citrus exports could fall by around 14% year-on-year this season, dropping from 164.8 million cartons to 142.5 million. That was the initial prediction given by Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Exporters Association of Southern Africa (CGA), though he noted that with some mandarin varieties estimates are still outstanding, will be available by ...

All dairy producers are invited to enter the 2023 South African Dairy Championships, the biggest, most prestigious, and oldest dairy event in the country, celebrating its 190th anniversary this year. According to Breyton Milford, General Manager of Agri-Expo, the purpose of the annual championships is to recognise and promote excellence in the South African dairy ...

hile South Africa’s agricultural export earnings reached a new record of $12.8 billion (R233bn) last year, up 4% from the previous year, this was primarily due to higher agricultural commodity prices, Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) chief economist Wandile Sihlobo said yesterday. He said the volumes of exports of some products declined slightly in line with ...