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Ons nuusspan beweeg weekliks deur groot dele van ons land en sien oral die positiewe gesindheid van ons mense- Dis net jammer dat daar maatskappye is in die stad wat met allerhande kort paaie die gemeenskap wil ophef maar in die proses 'n klomp geld wil maak. Voor jy enigsins vir mense wil help met die aanplant van saad en groente- probeer liewer eers die waterprobleem oplos.

South African farmers and ordinary citizens are facing constant economic pressure from every direction. Every day brings new warnings about rising costs, financial instability, failing infrastructure, unemployment and increasing pressure on businesses and agriculture.

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Feed remains the biggest cost driver (around 70% of primary production expenses), followed by day-old chicks. South Africa's feed costs per ton are higher than the six-country average, influenced by relative prices of maize (the main energy source), soybeans, and soybean meal

The carbon cycle is the natural process through which carbon moves continuously between the atmosphere, plants, animals, soils, oceans, and industries. In the cycle: - Plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO?) from the atmosphere during photosynthesis to produce food and release oxygen.

Small-scale pig farmers in Ugie, Eastern Cape, are concerned about a suspected African swine fever (ASF) outbreak after large numbers of pigs died. Reported symptoms include weight loss, loss of appetite and unusual behaviour before death, prompting some farmers to slaughter animals before they show signs of illness.

Ons nuuskantoor plaas tussen 30 en 40 nuus berigte per dag hier- Ons het medewerkers dwarsoor Suid Afrika asook in die buiteland. Indien jy enige goeie nuus storie met ons wil deel vir moontlike plasing nadat ons Nuuskantoor met jou kontak gemaak het. Gebruik die WHATSUP nommer. Geen oproepe sal beantwoord of gemaak word op die nommer nie. +27-71 -343 2912.

80% or our Food come form Commercial farmers- mostly Family Farmers- We have a huge food and water crises approaching us. The media is not telling you the real facts- and the people doing business is power coating the situation.

The number of active foot-and-mouth disease (BKS) outbreaks in South Africa declined in July 2026 for the first time since the national vaccination campaign began on 27 February. Active outbreaks fell from 2 403 on 30 June to 2 060 on 31 July. This drop was driven mainly by revised control measures rather than fewer new infections.

Die OVK Groep, met sy hoofkantoor in Ladybrand, is n vooruitstrewende landboumaatskappy in Suid-Afrika. Die OVK Groep streef voortdurend na die uitbreiding en verbetering van sy dienste aan alle belanghebbendes. Die maatskappy is goed gediversifiseer met werksaamhede in verskeie landbougebiede en lewer n wye reeks produkte en dienste aan sy kliënte.

The red meat industry is grateful that it has been given more time to comply with the new rules for exports to the United Arab Emirates, but says the real problem has still not been solved

UK berry growers are expecting a bumper harvest despite a summer of record heatwaves, drought and water shortages. With two-thirds of the crop picked, volumes are 6% higher than in 2025, with particularly strong yields of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries.

Suid Afrika -Temperature vir vandag -

Kenyan farmers are turning to worms and insects to produce organic fertilisers and tackle soil degradation linked to intensive farming and chemical fertiliser use. George Muturi Kamau uses redworms to convert food and crop waste mixed with cow dung into nutrient-rich vermicompost, which he says has improved soil quality, water retention and crop yields.

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South Africa's maize exports for the 2026/27 marketing year ending in April 2027 are forecast at 3.0 million tonnes, nearly 50% higher than a year ago. Around 2 million tonnes is expected to be yellow maize and 1 million tonnes white maize.

The Western Cape government is still awaiting a response from the national government on its request for R6.3 billion in funding to support the agricultural sector after severe flood damage this year.

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Scientists have warned that a plant-based diet is 'completely unnecessary' and that meat has 'massive social benefits' to societies around the world.

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New Holland introduces the new Straddle Tractor TE6 Range - TE6.120N and TE6.150N - multifunction tractors specifically designed for narrow vineyards that require machines with an extreme manoeuvrability and compact dimensions, and now available.

CRA Media is gearing up for something big in 2027: a major new project dedicated to honouring South African farmers and their families, the people who work tirelessly to put food on our tables every day. Details are still under wraps, but the team promises it will be their most ambitious farmer-recognition initiative yet. Keep watching their platforms for the official announcement and launch!

El Niño is only one of the risks farmers are facing, and it should not be looked at in isolation.That was the key message from the Agri Northern Cape Congress, where climate risk was placed alongside other pressures already affecting farm profitability, including inflation, financing costs, diesel prices, economic growth and international instability.

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