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Legal wine flounders as illicit alcohol triumphs

Sin taxes have again increased this year, serving a blow to the wine industry. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his 2024 budget that tax revenue for 2023/24 was R56,1 billion lower than estimated in the 2023 budget. This was due to lower-than-expected economic performance.

Top trends at this year's Fruit Logistica

South Africa's logistical challenges came under scrutiny at the highly regarded international fruit and vegetable producers' gathering.

Farmers benefit from course on hemp production

One hundred local farmers in the Eastern Cape have received training in the cultivation and value chain of industrial hemp production.

Anti-cruelty organisation moves to change UK law on carrying chickens

The UK’s Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has made recommendations with regards to the proposal to legalise carrying chickens by their legs.

Eco-summit to show 'what we want is possible'

The 2024 EnergyWater- FoodClimate Nexus International Summit hosted by the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) School of the Environment, will take place at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in Durban in July.

Harvester helps to unlock Taung farmers' potential

Huge benefits for North West farmers as they receive much-needed equipment, writes Glenneis Kriel.

Farm equipment: change and upgrade frequently

In the agriculture industry, mechanisation and technology are constantly changing to make machines and processes more effective. New Holland uses their 40 research and development centres to achieve this, writes Jaco du Preez, product and marketing specialist for tractors at CNH.

Precision brings clarity in murky waters

Delivering the right amount of water and nutrients can slash water usage by up to 50%, fertiliser needs by up to 30% and elevates crop procuctivity by 30% to 50%.

What generator should I buy?

Husqvarna provides a simple guide to choosing the generator that is right for you.

Get your combine harvester ready with a pre-season check-up

Your combine harvester is one of the workhorses on the farm that must be in top form, so the Case IH Pre-Season Check is not just a pit-stop but an investment in boosting your bottom line.

Further experience with Tuta control in my tomatoes

This year, Tuta absoluta was present with such a light concentration that the pest did no damage in my tunnels.

Go back to the basics for best production

Bennie Diedericks, head of consultants at Resalt, said at the SA Olive field day that farmers would succeed if they focused on the things under their control.

A buzzing success in apiculture and agriculture

In this first part of a series on successful women farmers in agriculture, Cobus du Plessis speaks to Elizabeth Lamond, a beekeeper in the Marquard region, about her rise in the apiculture industry.

Sharpen those blind-tasting buds with these great tips

Winemaker Chris Groenewald led the South African blind-tasting team in the international championships for the second time last year. He shared some blind-tasting tips with Glenneis Kriel.

Job creation slanted in favour of the skilled

The labour market in South Africa is recovering from COVID-19, but unskilled and less educated people are still being left behind, writes Derek Yu, professor of economics at the University of the Western Cape.

Banking on Brangus

In 2001, Steve Kretzmann, introduced a beef component to his dairy farm, Edendale, in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess visited him recently to better understand the impact that the Panorama Brangus stud has had on his agricultural venture near East London.

Doom and gloom in the country has a silver lining for inventive farmers

The world is entering a chaotic phase as elections in key countries, increasing conflict and poor economic performance, weigh on progress. Lindi Botha speaks to economists to get an idea of what lies ahead.

South Africa's agricultural trade strategy in an increasingly fractured world

COUNTRIES SUCH AS INDIA, CHINA AND SAUDI ARABIA SHOULD TOP THE CO-OPERATION AND TRADE AGENDA

Broodmares and foals on the veld need enough clean water

Horses are herbivores and can survive on natural grazing, but what about the water?

Tata Motors launches Ultra range of smart trucks in SA

India's leading automobile manufacturer, along with its local distributor, launches its Ultra range of new-generation, smart trucks in South Africa.

Cattle terms you need to know: Part 1

In this first of a three-part series, we give an explanation of terms used in cattle production that all farmers and aspiring farmers need to know.

My Tuta experience with tomatoes this summer

I farm totally organic and don't spray my crops, and there is just the odd lesion in my 14 tomato tunnels, writes Bill Kerr.

Become bewitched by Barcelona

The must-visit Spanish coastal city is home to extraordinary art, design, architecture and food. Brian Berkman suggests where to stay and what to do.

Teff: good for humans as well as animals

Patrick Rakau, a junior researcher at the Agricultural Research Council's Animal Production Institute: Range and Forage Sciences, explains the importance of breeding new climate-smart and improved teff varieties for both human food and animal feed in South Africa.

A simple guide to operating a game hunting and agritourism venue

Game farm owners can benefit from hunting, agri-tourism and breeding. In this article, we discuss some tips on running a sustainable game operation in South Africa.

An overview of South Africa's diverse game industry

Cobus du Plessis takes a look at how South Africa's game industry has changed over the years.

Saving the vultures

A much-needed addition to the Southern Drakensberg, the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide, created to support vulture conservation through a Vulture Safe Feeding Zone, is a hub of activity and a bird-lover's paradise.

Managing communal land can be for the greater good

Wonga Masiza, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council, reveals 17 million South Africans live on communal land, and explores a new study that offers insights on how to manage it.

StayEasy Century City is an easy place to stay

In the peak of Cape Town's summer tourist season, Brian Berkman easily finds affordable accommodation.

The ever-evolving katydid

The katydid, an insect that for millions of years has remained on the right side of natural selection, did so by continually adapting its complex camouflaging strategies