-Welcome to our world- the real world of Farming and Agriculture in South Africa- Local and International news-
This AGRI NEWS RUSH -Some of the news stories of this week-, SUNDAY EDITION - ALWAYS ON TIME -
News Comments - Internationally shared - Nothing Sensational. News platform of the real commercial farmers of South Africa .
Just that " ONE" step ahead- Always on time- 7 days of the week - 365 days of the year- This commitment.
Dit het verlede nag oor groot dele van Gauteng- Ooos Vrystaat- en Mpumalanga gereen asook oor Kwa Zulu Natal.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens (SAWD) gesê Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, die Oos-Vrystaat, oostelike dele van Noordwes en die westelike en suidelike gebiede van Limpopo kan in die komende week verhoogde reënval van tussen 70 mm en 150 mm verwag. Volgens die SAWD kan inwoners in dié provinsies met die voorspelde reënval en gepaardgaande bewolkte toestande ook koeler weer verwag. Buie en donderbuie het Vrydag oor die oostelike dele van Noordwes uitgesak. Volgens Celeste Fourie, weervoorspeller van die SAWD, word daar verwag dat dié buie en donderbuie Vrydagaand die sentrale dele van dié provinsie sal bereik. Daar was Saterdag ’n 60%-kans op buie en donderbuie vir die hele Noordwes, sê Fourie. Die weer reen baie snaaks en waar dit reen - reen dit baie...die weer lyk vir doe volgende paar dae belowend en dit het reeds op verskeie plekke lekker gereen.
Germany is the biggest market for organic food in Europe, while Demeter—the biodynamic certification—is regularly voted among the top three most trusted brands. A team at Hochschule Geisenheim decided to find out if this embrace of organic food translated into a desire for organic wines, and launched a representative survey. The study began in 2009, was done again in 2016, and then again in 2020. Prof Gergely Szolnoki said they discovered that highly involved wine consumers are more likely to choose organic wines. They also tend to have more disposable income.
Suid-Afrikaanse landbou is in ’n baie gunstige posisie waar ons ’n netto-uitvoerder van produkte is. Dit beteken dat ons meer produseer as wat ons plaaslik kan gebruik. Marktoegang, en veral toegang tot buitelandse markte is kritiek belangrik, aangesien dit ook help om prysrisiko te temper, veral as jy weet dat jy toegang tot groot markte buite Suid-Afrikaanse landsgrense het- Om aan internasionale markvereistes te voldoen, moet ’n produsent volhoubaar kan lewer, biosekureitsaspekte in plek hê en sy produkte moet naspeurbaar wees. Eindelose gesprekke vind daagliks plaas op sosiale media platvorms,Televisie en Radio tussen baie rolspelers in die landbou- meestal ekonome en baie min boere- daar word oor alles en wat gesels-en somme en groot syfers word wyd rondgegooi- en voorspellings is deel van hulle loopbaan en daaglikse werk. Op die oomblik is daar nog nie 'n oes nie- en niemand kan die weer korrek voorspel nie - dis dalk tyd om eerder te kyk wat gebeur as daar nie 'n oes is nie - die mielieprys is oppad na R7000 per ton-
Agritourism and Farming and Agriculture can be huge- Proper marketing of the unique and premium Karoo Lamb that most produce would bring the much-needed revenue, which would be reinvested in the farms, and ultimately, increased economic activity in the regions and job creation. The marketing of the Karoo Lamb requires societal support and is viewed as South African heritage food. This means that as we shop at our various retailers across South Africa this festive season, we must ask the store managers about the Karoo Lamb, great South African wines, fruits, and our other high-quality regional foods. The provincial government also has a vital role in improving the road networks and ensuring that municipalities are functioning effectively. This is vital in ensuring the success of tourism in the province.
Interested Articles posted on Farmingportal/Agricultureportal
EXCELLENT ARTICLE
The Middle East urea price rose by around $4/t going into the mid-$350s and the Indian tender price will largely dictate where the benchmark price finishes the year. Some late season spot trades to Australia helped lift the Middle East top end price. READ MORE
From South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994 until the financial crisis in 2009, steady economic growth and higher disposable incomes pushed large numbers of consumers towards protein-filled diets, and as a result, meat consumption levels skyrocketed. READ MORE
The leaves are consumed as a nutritious vegetable. The fruit pulp, with its tangy taste, adds flavour to foods and beverages. Baobab pulp is rich in antioxidants, vitamins (like C and B complex), fibre and minerals (such as calcium, iron and magnesium). READ MORE
Drones, also known as UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), have gained popularity across various industries, including agriculture. Their ability to fly autonomously, capture high-resolution imagery, apply crop protection products, and precisely distribute seeds makes them an ideal tool for cover crop seeding. A majority of spray drones sold today come with a dry spreader or as an option. READ MORE
EXCLUSIVE to Farmingportal - Farm FOR SALE -
Type- Wine Farm -Area – Stellenbosch – Western Cape Hectares – 157,27ha + 70ha
One of the biggest Family Farms in Stellenbosch. For sale because the owners have no kids and would like to plan for his retirement. The farm has 3 Title deeds (30.69ha; 66,42ha; 60,16ha) in total 157,27ha. There are 110ha planted with winegrapes (Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay/Pinotage/Shiraz/Merlot/Cabernet). 30ha are vlei land and can be used for cattle. There is an abundance of water on the farm. Two big dams and two fully equipped boreholes with 39ha Municipality water rights.
Dankie dat jy elke dag deel is van ons - NUUS NETWERK- Ons maak dit nog groter. 7 dae per week is ons span werksaam- Onafhanklik en gefokus op ons werk- Internasionaal is daar groot belangstelling in ons mediums. Our visitors to our mediums increased with 38 % in the past week - We have hundreds of new upcoming farmers visiting our mediums . No medium in farming and agriculture give you so much news at one address. - 350 "good news " stories per week- Our domains - farmingportal.co.za -agricultureportal.co.za and agrinewsnet.co.za en landbounuusnet.
WOMENS VOICE is AGRICULTURE is open for 2025
Lees gerus wat ons mediums is- READ MORE
Michelle Marais- Winner of the FIRST Voice of women in Agriculture.
CRA MEDIA - Actions speak louder than words. So, focus on winning through your actions rather than trying to win an argument. Actions speak louder than words. So, focus on winning through your actions rather than trying to win an argument. You need to think long-term if you want to maintain power. Consider all the possible outcomes of your actions and plan accordingly. Don’t accept things that people give to you for free. People will think they have power over you if you do. You won’t be able to exert your authority as easily.
Farmingportal/Agricultureportal/ AGRI NEWS NET Independent and impartial -Making Farming and Agriculture easy to read- to hear to view and to understand- 7 days a week- 365 days of the year. Our daily users are real Professional Commercial Farmers and Upcoming Farmers with the ability to create wealth. Coming from real family owned farming families with years of experience in farming and food production. These farmers have the ability to buy the best Farming and machinery available and they are easy adopters of New Technologies. Decision makers and leaders in farming and Agriculture in Africa and around the world.
South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig - Weekly Agriculture News Summary 18th December 2024
We are Independent and a leading farming and agriculture in South Africa- Africa and the rest of the world. 18 years of constant reporting with a dedicated creative team. We do not work be rewarded by a organization who we need to pay membership fees. Or to be nominated for excellent work- We know what is dignity and respect. Our mission is Professional and we reward ourselves.
IT'S NEW - take a look - FARMERS- you can have your own workout station on your Farm. The whole Family- in the comfort of your own home. Our revolutionary Flexbox home workout device is designed for busy men & women who crave convenience and modern style.Flexbox is a multi-purpose training platform to maximize your health and fitness potential. It has a stylish and compact design that blends seamlessly with a modern home aesthetic. Flexbox gives you the ability to do resistance training, pilates and yoga exercises without the need for bulky unappealing gym equipment.
Here it is, the ULTIMATE HOME WORKOUT that will revolutionise your life. Imagine a gym that fits YOUR schedule, in the comfort of YOUR home.
Our sleek, compact, aesthetically perfect Flexbox is here to redefine your workout experience.
Q&A with Flexbox Co-Founders and Owners, Van Aarde and Rachel Pretorius READ MORE
OUR AUDIO CAST - Number SEVEN in November 2024 and moving upwards.
READ MORE ( Stats)
WATCH OUT- NEW program on the way - exclusive to CRA MEDIA and the FARMERS of South Africa - 2025
Welcome to the real world of Farmingportal/Agricultureportal/ AGRI NEWS NET Independent and impartial -Making Farming and Agriculture easy to read- to hear to view and to understand- 7 days a week- 365 days of the year. Our daily users are real Professional Commercial Farmers and Upcoming Farmers with the ability to create wealth. Coming from real family owned farming families with years of experience in farming and food production. These farmers have the ability to buy the best Farming and machinery available and they are easy adopters of New Technologies. Decision makers and leaders in farming and Agriculture in Africa and around the world. Quality articles and information ---Visit AGRI NEWS NET for more daily news - A2B
NEWS on AGRI NEWS NET - For more news visit www.agrinewsnet.co.za - This is just a a summary of a few stories- much more on www.agrinewsnet.co.za
AgriSA en die Landbousakekamer van Suid-Afrika (Agbiz) het kennis geneem van 'n skerp daling van 28,8% in die landbousektor se prestasie in die vierde kwartaal. Die daling, deels weens 'n midsomersdroogte, was meer intens as verwag. AgriSA en Agbiz het die Buro vir Voedsel- en Landboubeleid (BFAP) gevra om 'n omvattende ontleding van die data te doen. Die BFAP se tegniese verslag toon dat die jaar-op-jaar-daling van die landbou-BBP eintlik tussen 5% en 6% behoort te wees, eerder as die amptelike -15,5%. Die BFAP voorspel 'n jaarlikse inkrimping van 4,8% in reële terme vir 2023, met verwagte groei in die laaste kwartaal. Die bevindings is aan die departement van landbou gestuur, wat saam met StatsSA die data sal hersien. Om beter datagehalte te verseker, word 'n Landboutoestand-assesseringskomitee van Januarie 2024 gestig, wat gereeld die stand van landbou sal evalueer en insigte deel.
In its Dec. 10 WASDE report, the USDA said “the global wheat outlook for 2024-25 is for lower supplies, consumption, and trade and slightly higher ending stocks.” “Supplies decline 600,000 tonnes to 1.060 billion, as larger beginning stocks are more than offset by lower global production,” the USDA said. “Production is forecast lower for the European Union, down 1.3 million tonnes, to 121.3 million, on harvest data showing lower production for several Member States.”
The Rand strengthened over the past week and is currently trading at R17.85 to the US dollar, with economic growth shrinking by 0.3% over the third quarter, mostly due to the midsummer drought that affected our grain harvest in 2024.
The average banana price decreased and traded on R12.45 per kilogram or R224 per 18kg box and is still 11% higher than a year ago. We still expect prices to remain on a relatively higher level until the end of the year due to supply that can remain under pressure, but it can dip in January.
Despite pure petrol cars maintaining the largest individual share, 48.3% of the total 10.7 million new cars registered in the EU for 2023 were hybrid and electric. In 2023, 48.3% of the 10.7 million new cars registered in the EU were hybrid and electric vehicles.
Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz)) have noted the sharp decline in South Africa’s agricultural performance in the third quarter of 2024, with a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter decrease of 28.8%.
South African fruit industry representative bodies the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Hortgro, and the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF) are aware of the potential strike by dockworkers at USA East Coast ports should unions and employers fail to reach a contract settlement before the 15 January 2025 deadline.
Met die optimale planttyd wat verby is, is daar onsekerheid of die katoenbedryf sy teiken van 19 000 tot 20 000 ha vir die nuwe seisoen sal bereik. Gebrekkige reënval in sekere gebiede het dit vir boere moeilik gemaak om hul beplande hektare aan te plant, en die finale hektare-aanplantings sal eers in Januarie bekend wees.
South Africa added 961 MW of private solar PV capacity by October 2024, increasing total solar capacity to 8.97 GW, an 11.9% rise from 2023. The breakdown includes 2.8 GW from public procurement (e.g., REIPPPP) and 6.1 GW from private contributions, highlighting the sector’s resilience despite challenges.
Farmers in Ivory Coast’s cocoa-growing regions raised concerns about insufficient rainfall and high temperatures, which could affect the development of the October-to-March main crop. The country is currently experiencing its dry season, which typically brings scarce rainfall until March.
Quantum Foods has suffered significant losses due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), totaling R37 million in 2024, on top of R155 million in 2023. The outbreaks have severely disrupted poultry production, leading to the culling of 90% of the layer breeder flock, reduced production volumes, and increased operational costs.
Die Vryheidsfront Plus (VF Plus) het 'n dringende versoek aan die Vrystaatse regering gerig om die provinsie tot rampgebied te verklaar weens die ernstige droogtetoestande wat boere in groot dele van die provinsie tref. Dit sal help om noodsaaklike staatshulp aan boere te verskaf, soos water en ondersteuning vir veevoer.
Die dieregesondheidstatus van Suid-Afrika, hoofsaaklik weens die verlies van ons Bek-en Klouseer vrye sone status en die daaropvolgende uitbrekings, het veroorsaak dat ons grense vir van ons veeprodukte en lewendehawe uitvoere gesluit was.
NEWS on AGRI NEWS NET - For more news visit www.agrinewsnet.co.za - This is just a a summary of a few stories- much more on www.agrinewsnet.co.za
If you haven't walked in the worn-out boots of a farmer, you can't begin to comprehend the relentless struggle of living with drought.Have you ever invested your life savings into the earth, only to watch it wither away under the scorching sun? Have you endured the agony of waiting for rain that never comes, clinging to useless weather forecasts that promise hope but deliver nothing?
Have you faced the daunting task of appeasing creditors, who demand payment for seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, even as your crops shrivel and die? Do you know the feeling of desperation that grips your heart as you watch your livelihood disintegrate before your eyes? If not, then you can't truly understand the devastating impact of drought on farmers, their families, and their communities.
Drought is more than just a lack of rain; it's a merciless thief that steals away your income, your security, and your sense of purpose. It's a constant reminder that, no matter how hard you work, you're always at the mercy of forces beyond your control. So, before you offer solutions or sympathies, take a moment to walk in our shoes. Feel the weight of our worries, the depth of our despair, and the resilience of our spirit. Only then can you begin to understand the true meaning of drought and the unyielding determination of those who face it head-on, season after season.
