The shocking contraction of the country's economic growth of -3,2% for the first quarter of this year is much worse than the general expectations and it is the first clear indication that the economy will fall into a deep recession this year from which it will not easily recover again,” says Fanie Brink, an independent agricultural economist.

“Die skokkende inkrimping van die land se ekonomiese groei vir die eerste kwartaal vanjaar van -3,2% was heelwat swakker as die algemene verwagting en is die eerste duidelike aanwysing dat die ekonomie vanjaar in ‘n diep resessie sal verval waarvan dit nie weer maklik sal herstel nie,” sê Fanie Brink, ‘n onafhanklike landbou-ekonoom.

Die aanduidings dat die meeste bedrywe in die drie sektore van die ekonomie aansienlik swakker gevaar het as die vorige kwartaal was reeds vroeër vanjaar duidelik sigbaar ten spyte van die misleidende uitsprake wat die ANC-regering oor sy vernietigende politieke en ekonomiese beleid gemaak het.

Die ekonomiese groeikoers was volgens Statistiek SA die swakte sedert die eerste kwartaal in 2009 toe die land se ekonomiese groei onder die groot druk van die wêreldwye finansiële krisis met 6,1% verswak het en hou ‘n baie ernstige bedreiging vir die welvaart en vooruitgang van die mense en die land in.

The significant increase in farm attacks and murders since 2012, and especially following the national elections, is a source of grave concern for TLU SA. According to Henry Geldenhuys, Vice President of TLU SA, this development, particularly regarding the inhuman torture of the victims, can no longer be accepted.

Aflatoxins in food and milk can seriously harm humans, animals, and corporate reputations. But Nestlé Group in China and the longest-serving peanut-shelling plant in the USA are both showing how laser sorting machines can eliminate the risk.

Since reaffirming its position in 2018 as the partner to the South African farmer, Shell Downstream South Africa continues to emphasise its commitment to the farmer by showcasing how the total cost of ownership can be reduced by making use of the correct supplier and industry expertise.

ZAVENTEM, BELGIUM – May 29, 2019 – Zoetis’ African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (A.L.P.H.A.) initiative, which aims to improve livestock health and positively impact farmers’ livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa,  is increasing access to animal health education and infrastructure in its second year.