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Maize meal remains a staple crop in SA and when grain prices increase, as was experienced globally after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it affects especially the most vulnerable people in society. However, SA’s status as a net maize exporter provides a degree of protection when international prices soar. An El Niño-driven drought in SA and other parts of Southern Africa affected grain harvests this season. While some of SA’s neighbours to the north are facing shortages that will have to be met with imports, SA will still produce sufficient maize to meet local demand despite the crop being about 15% smaller than in 2023.
Despite traditionally not being considered fashionable as a career choice, an increasing number of young South Africans are pursuing farming, with many achieving not only survival but success in this critical economic sector. Statistics South Africa recently revealed that youth aged 15 to 34 constitute over one-third of the nation's population. However, unemployment rates among this demographic range from 40% to 50%. In sampled rural households, 51.5% are actively seeking employment, while only about 10% are self-employed.
In the first fifteen days of June 2024, there were eight farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa. During the month of May 2024, there were eleven farm attacks and four farm murders. In April 2024, there were sixteen farm attacks and two farm murders. In March 2024, there were twelve farm attacks and no farm murders in the country. Farm attacks and murders in South Africa are often accompanied by extreme violence, torture and rape and are being openly fueled by black South African leaders in the country.
Orania, die bekende gemeenskap in die Noord-Kaap, is besig om groot vordering te maak in hulle strewe na energie-onafhanklikheid. Riaan Jacobs, uitvoerende direkteur van Orasol, die gemeenskapsmaatskappy wat hierdie projek lei, het onlangs die besonderhede gedeel oor die gemeenskap se reis en uitdagings. Jacobs verduidelik dat hoewel Orania nog nie heeltemal onafhanklik van Eskom is nie, hulle reeds daarin geslaag het om tussen 40% en 45% van hulle elektrisiteit self op te wek. Dit is ‘n belangrike stap in die rigting van volhoubare energie. “Ons het ‘n ooreenkoms met Eskom dat ons surplus elektrisiteit in die middagure kan terugvoer, waarvoor ons krediete ontvang,” sê Jacobs. Die toevoeging van ‘n battery tot hulle stelsel, wat binnekort in werking gestel sal word, sal die gemeenskap help om beurtkrag tot fase ses met 60% tot 90% te verminder.
As humanity continues to burn fossil fuels, the delicate balance of life on Earth is changing. That’s true of trees, many of which are growing faster as a result of increased carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations in our atmosphere. But not all trees are responding in this way. In particular, eucalypts – Australia’s iconic forest trees – haven’t benefited from the increase in CO₂ as they were expected to. Phosphorus is crucial to the process of photosynthesis that makes trees grow. Phosphorus in soil is provided by bugs known as microbes. These micro-organisms break down dead and decaying matter, and in the process change phosphorus into a form that plants can take up with their roots.
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The smart agriculture market is poised for significant growth, projected to surge from USD 16.2 billion in 2023 to USD 25.4 billion by 2028, boasting a robust CAGR of 9.4%, by Fairfield Market Research. This expansion is fueled by mounting population demands, exerting pressure on food production, and a rising adoption of cutting-edge technologies in the agricultural sector. READ MORE
The youth tend to ask, “What is the industry doing for us?” How is the industry creating opportunities? What is the industry doing better so we can be happier? How is the industry working to develop us as young people? Meanwhile, the industry continues to express its concern that “The youth don’t want to be in agriculture because it’s hard,” “Why don’t they have interest in what we do?” or “We have a hard time finding the right talent, character, and enthusiasm in the job market.” READ MORE
This week saw a pause in Urea prices as the market is a bit unclear on price direction for the next few weeks. The hype generated by Egyptian outages has quietened down and traders are struggling to find good reasons to argue why prices should keep rising. It is early in the year for the Northern Hemisphere to be stocking up and Southern Hemisphere buying is ramping up in line with expectation for its spring application season. READ MORE
According to Persistence Market Research’s projections, the global agricultural equipment market is estimated to value at US$169.0 Bn by the end of 2031 from US$120.1 Bn in 2024. The market is predicted to secure a CAGR of 5.0% in the forthcoming years from 2024 to 2031. READ MORE
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Agri SA is buzzing with excitement as they unveil the details of the much-anticipated Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress. The event is set to take place at V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on 9 and 10 of October 2024, and it promises to be a landmark occasion for the agricultural sector.
Farm attacks and Farm murders 2024: January 2024 – 7 Farm attacks and 0 farm murders. February 2024 – 13 Farm attacks and 1 farm murder. March 2024 – 12 Farm attacks, 0 farm murders. April 2024 – 16 Farm attacks, 2 farm murders. May 2024 – 11 Farm attacks, 4 farm murders.
Cooler and wetter spring weather in many melon-growing countries has led to lower fruit ripening and a slower start to the season. The demand was slightly lower because the cold and rainy weather in Central and Northern Europe did not stimulate consumption. The bad weather during early spring together with a slight decrease in plantings caused lower early yields in Spain.
Despite traditionally not being considered fashionable as a career choice, an increasing number of young South Africans are pursuing farming, with many achieving not only survival but success in this critical economic sector. Statistics South Africa recently revealed that youth aged 15 to 34 constitute over one-third of the nation's population.
Maize meal remains a staple crop in SA and when grain prices increase, as was experienced globally after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it affects especially the most vulnerable people in society. However, SA’s status as a net maize exporter provides a degree of protection when international prices soar.
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Drought is expected to drop China’s wheat and corn output, which could lead to increased imports from the nation that hasn’t made major purchases recently due to oversupply and declining consumption, Bloomberg reported, citing BOABC, a China-based agriculture consultancy.
Die Wes-Kaap is die enigste provinsie in Suid-Afrika wat nog bek-en-klouseervry is, en boere is angstig oor uitbrekings van dié siekte wat van April af in die Oos-Kaap aangemeld is.
A Norwegian company has run up 500 hours of ship operation using oil made from the shells of cashew nuts. The company, United European Car Carriers (UECC), has four vessels in its short-sea vehicle carrier fleet running a 2 500-hour biofuel trial project using the new biofuel, which is supplied by a Netherlands-based company ACT Group.
Die kommissie vir die herstel van grondregte (CRLR) maak daarop aanspraak dat daar sedert 1998 reeds 83 205 grondeise afgehandel is. Die departement van landbou, grondhervorming en landelike ontwikkeling het in ’n verklaring bekend gemaak dat hy bykans R58 miljard aan hierdie eise bestee het.
The banana price increased by 5% to R7.89 per kilogram or R142 per 18kg box with volumes decreasing by 19% week on week. We are however expecting prices to stay on a lower level during June and July. The latest apple price increased to R8.53 last week while the latest pear price traded higher on R9.75 per kilogram. We expect that Apple prices can trend mostly sideways over the short term while pears can continue to increase.
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