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Land reform panel recommends seizures without pay in certain circumstances
Land reform panel recommends seizures without pay in certain circumstances
29th July 2019 By: Reuters

An advisory report on land reform in South Africa has recommended changing the constitution to allow the government to seize land without compensation but only in certain circumstances. The report... 


Illovo collaborates with land rights NGO, UK’s DFID on land policy
26th July 2019 By: African News Agency

Illovo Sugar Africa said on Friday it had collaborated with land rights non-governmental organisation Landesa and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to help the company... 


OPINION: Scourge of hunger rising in Africa
OPINION: Scourge of hunger rising in Africa
26th July 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In this opinion piece, Engineering News Senior Deputy Editor Martin Zhuwakinyu writes about the worsening global food security situation. Last week I wrote about an imminent dilemma that Africa... 


South Africa's 2019 maize output expected to shrink by 13%
South Africa's 2019 maize output expected to shrink by 13%
24th July 2019 By: Reuters

South Africa's 2019 maize harvest forecast is expected to be reduced from previous estimates after harvests in the North West province pointed to lower yields, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.... 


Engineering News Senior Deputy Editor Martin Zhuwakinyu
OPINION: Making farming cool for youngsters
19th July 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In this opinion piece, Engineering News Senior Deputy Editor Martin Zhuwakinyu discusses the stigma in Africa that farming is synonymous with poverty.  


Feeding 10bn people will require genetically modified food
17th July 2019 By: Bloomberg

Like it or not, genetic modification is going to be an important tool to feed the planet’s growing population. If we want to feed ten-billion people by 2050, in a world beset by rising temperatures... 


Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development Thoko Didiza
Didiza calls for conversation with land owners
16th July 2019 By: African News Agency

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza on Tuesday called for dialogue with land owners as the department seeks to change historically skewed ownership demographics.... 


Omnia to restructure as it seeks to reduce overextended balance sheet
25th June 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified chemicals group Omnia will, over the next two years, focus on improving the profit margins of its companies’ services and products, ensuring that its assets and investments deliver... 


Agribusiness confidence remains subdued
Agribusiness confidence remains subdued
11th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Agbiz/Industrial Development Corporation Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) weakened to 44 in the second quarter. This followed a marginal improvement to 46 in the first quarter.  


Land Bank economist warns of increasing risk of African swine fever
24th May 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African meat producers are likely to continue facing challenges this year, says Land Bank agricultural economist Karabo Takadi. One of the biggest likely challenges is that the risk profile... 


TRACTOR TRACKER
Satellites in farming are now a reality
Larger stands, more technology on display at Nampo
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Agriculture supply manufacturer John Deere has increased its number of stands from three – in previous years – to five this year, totalling an unrivalled display area of 3 000 m2 at the 2019 Grain... 


FLEX THOSE MUSCLES
The Uniflex grease crimper will take center stage at the HAW stand this year
Hydraulics company using expo to highlight products
10th May 2019

Hydraulic component distributor Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group Company, will showcase eight of its niche product lines at this year’s Grain SA NAMPO... 


BOER MAAK N PLAN
The Boer Slim/Smart Farming initiative offers a range of products developed with and for local farmers
New products for the agriculture industry being launched
10th May 2019

Engineering components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) will be exhibiting at Grain SA’s Nampo Harvest Day this year being held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville in the Free State. The BMG stand... 


HIGH EXPECTATIONS 
An aerial view of the continent’s largest agriculture show being held in May
Biggest Nampo yet boasts 775 stands
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

The southern hemisphere’s largest agriculture expo, the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day, will feature a record-breaking 775 stands, and organiser Grain SA says that all of the stands have now been sold... 


Supportive policy and infrastructure needed  to improve agricultural harvest
Supportive policy and infrastructure needed to improve agricultural harvest
10th May 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Variable climatic conditions, macroeconomic fluctuations, trade wars and land reform policy uncertainty will remain some of the biggest factors impacting on the South African agriculture sector for... 


Sugar industry advised to diversify product offering, enter niche product markets
Sugar industry advised to diversify product offering, enter niche product markets
29th April 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies and the South African Cane Growers Association have agreed that increases in sugar imports in South Africa have an unavoidable impact on the... 


Agricultural sector needs 'reality-based transformation'
25th April 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The agricultural industry must pursue "reality-based transformation" to effect initiatives that do not compromise the sustainability of the industry, Empowerdex executive chairperson Vuyo Jack said... 


Agricultural sector urged to collaborate
24th April 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The agricultural sector needs to pursue collaboration to mitigate the various challenges it is facing, as well as to grow the sector, says Agri SA Commodity Chamber chairperson Dr Pieter Prinsloo.... 


South Africa's 2018/19 maize crop seen down 15% on drought
24th April 2019 By: Reuters

South Africa is likely to harvest 15% less maize in 2018/2019 compared with the previous season after drought delayed plantings, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. The government's Crop Estimates... 


MSU receives $7.8m grant for agricultural research institute in Malawi
23rd April 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Researchers at the Michigan State University (MSU), in the US, received a $7.8-million grant from nonprofit Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ATI) to build an independent policy research... 


Presidential panel member rejects final report on South African land reform
23rd April 2019 By: Reuters

President Cyril Ramaphosa's push to reduce rural poverty and quell growing anger over unequal access to property faces further delays after a member of an advisory panel on the issue on Friday... 


Access to finance, training key to building SA’s black farming community – Afgri
15th April 2019 By: African News Agency

Access to finance, training and entrepreneurship are critical to building South Africa's black farming community, agricultural services company Afgri's subsidiary Lemang Agricultural Services has... 


Zimbabwe to start paying white farmers compensation after April
8th April 2019 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe is to start paying compensation this year to thousands of white farmers who lost land under former President Robert Mugabe's land reform nearly two decades ago, the government said, as it... 


Afgri creates strategic grains storage platform
8th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Afgri Group Holdings (AGH) on Monday announced the creation of a strategic grains storage platform, in collaboration with a consortium of South African institutional investors, to enable growth of... 


THE MATZIKAMMA MUNICIPALITY 

The Matzikamma municipality coastline was deemed suitable for land-based aquaculture farming
Uptick in demand for water-sector consulting
5th April 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite subdued demand for consulting engineering services in South Africa, engineering consulting firm SRK Consulting South Africa has noted an increase in demand for the group’s water-sector... 


Digital initiatives can unlock value for South Africa – Accenture
4th April 2019 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa can unlock financial value and create meaningful outcomes for citizens in their daily lives by implementing key digital initiatives across government services and key industry sectors,... 


SHARING THE SWEETNESS Illovo Sugar South Africa makes an economic impact working with small retailers who sell its products within South Africa
Commitment to transform rural communities
29th March 2019

Sugar producer llovo Sugar South Africa (Illovo SA) is firmly committed to transformation and building sustainable enterprises, especially in rural communities where it operates, says Illovo Sugar... 


Agribusiness confidence index rises to 46 in the first quarter
18th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Agbiz/Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Agribusiness Confidence Index has improved by four points to 46 in the first quarter of this year. This follows a decline in the last quarter of... 


China a potential market for South African avos as other markets mull import bans
15th March 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African avocado market faces the threat of a possible ban in future, particularly in the UK, which is reportedly getting rid of avocados on ethical grounds, says economist Gilberto... 


Grain conveyor solution system offered
15th March 2019

Heavy lift forklift supplier BLT World offers dependable solutions for specific problems at the transfer points of conveyor systems in bulk materials handling, such as grain in the food and... 


CHICKEN FOOT CHICKEN BASE Brazil now accounts for more than 60% of South Africa’s chicken imports, while local producers claim imports are not necessary at all
Movement calls for Brazilian chicken import ban
15th March 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following the recall by a Brazilian producer of more than 450 t of chicken because of potential salmonella contamination last month, nonprofit trade advocacy movement FairPlay founder Francois... 


SA farmers turning to technology to boost yields and financial resilience
SA farmers turning to technology to boost yields and financial resilience
15th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a challenging economic climate in South Africa, as well as prevailing drought in some provinces, emerging and commercial farmers have become price-conscious and focused on optimising... 


Dubai scientists grow super crops that thrive in salty deserts
28th February 2019 By: Bloomberg

Scientists in Dubai are developing crops like quinoa that can thrive in the salty soils intruding into the world’s croplands. Winning over enough people to eat them is proving a greater challenge.... 


South Africa's 2019 maize crop seen 20% lower after drought delays plantings
South Africa's 2019 maize crop seen 20% lower after drought delays plantings
26th February 2019 By: Reuters

South Africa is likely to harvest 20 percent less maize in 2019 compared with the previous season after drought conditions delayed plantings in some corn growing areas, a Reuters poll of five... 


South Africa will have to produce 50% more food by 2050 or face crisis – WWF
20th February 2019 By: News24Wire

South Africa faces an impending food security crisis if there isn't urgent action to correct unsustainable practices, says an environmental organisation. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature... 


Precision farming enables cost savings in a tight economy
Precision farming enables cost savings in a tight economy
31st January 2019

Agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere has evolved from supplying ploughs more than two centuries ago, to farmers being able to control their whole fleet through an app. Marleny Arnoldi... 


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