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Sanparke het bevestig dat miltsiekte-uitbrekings in die noorde van die Krugerwildtuin voorkom, ’n natuurlike siklus veral in droë wintermaande, wat geen risiko vir toeriste inhou nie, maar wel vir boere langs die park se grense in Limpopo en Mpumalanga. Die siekte, veroorsaak deur Bacillus anthracis-spore wat dekades in die grond kan oorleef, tref veral koedoes en buffels, versprei deur tropbewegings, aasdiere, wind en water. Die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) beklemtoon verpligte inentings vir vee (Wet 35 van 1984) en waaksaamheid by die aankoop en beweging van diere. Besmette karkasse moet nie oopgesny word nie, maar diep begrawe of verbrand word met gebluste kalk, en verdagte vrektes moet onmiddellik by staatsveeartse aangemeld word. Simptome sluit skielike vrektes, bloed uit neus/anus, en swelling van kop/nek in. Dr. Gerrit Scheepers, wat in 1993 ’n uitbreking op Letaba Ranch hanteer het, sê koedoes is hoogs vatbaar weens hul eetgedrag naby watergate, waar brommers die siekte versprei. Inenting en verantwoordelike hantering is noodsaaklik om die vee- en wildbedryf te beskerm, aangesien miltsiekte ’n blywende risiko bly.

 

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau expressed optimism about extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), set to expire in September 2025, which provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for key South African exports like vehicles, citrus, and wine. Speaking to Bloomberg Television in New York on 23 September 2025, Tau emphasized ongoing lobbying efforts with the U.S. administration and Congress, noting positive sentiment for an extension. However, President Donald Trump’s trade policies, including a 30% tariff on South African imports, threaten AGOA’s benefits and could disrupt sales to the U.S., South Africa’s second-largest trading partner after China.

  

Die jaarlikse Groei vir Goud-toekennings van Graan SA het Suid-Afrika se topgraanprodusente vereer vir hul uitmuntende opbrengste, innovasie en bydrae tot voedselsekuriteit. Hierdie jaar is histories met nuwe nasionale rekords in mielies, koring en sojabone. Koring het rekords in noordelike en suidelike besproeiingskategorieë opgelewer, mielies in al ses streekkategorieë, en sojabone in beide besproeiings- en droëlandgebiede. Die sukses word toegeskryf aan ’n nat seisoen, verbeterde grondgesondheid, presisieboerdery en hoëprestasiehibriede, hoewel sonneblomme minder gebaat het. Wenners uit KwaZulu-Natal, Oos-Hoogland, Vrystaat en Noordwes weerspieël die nasionale omvang van die kompetisie. In sy sesde jaar bevorder die toekenning kennisdeling, motiveer produsente en onderstreep die graanbedryf se rol in Suid-Afrika se voedseltoekoms.

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The Mpumalanga Legislature’s resolution to rename Kruger National Park to Skukuza National Park, proposed by the EFF and supported by the ANC and MK Party, seeks to honor African heritage by distancing the park from Paul Kruger, a polarizing apartheid-era figure. The name “Skukuza” celebrates James Stevenson-Hamilton, the park’s first warden, nicknamed by the Tsonga for his anti-poaching zeal. Yet, the move, while symbolic, has no legal weight, as the DA points out, warning of damage to the park’s globally recognized brand, vital to South Africa’s tourism sector (11.1% income growth, July 2025, Stats SA). Expert Elmarie Slabbert flags risks of confusing international visitors, threatening economic stability. Background: Kruger, established in 1898, is a global conservation icon, hosting 2 million visitors annually. Decolonization efforts, like renaming, reflect post-apartheid South Africa’s push to reclaim African identity, but critics argue economic priorities must not be sidelined. This debate pits cultural redress against tourism’s economic lifeline. —

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In a bold move to elevate its coverage and introduce cutting-edge tech insights, two members of the Farming Portal and Agri News Net news team have arrived in Silicon Valley, USA, today. As the only independent, privately owned media outlet dedicated to farming and agriculture in South Africa, operating seven days a week, 365 days a year, the platforms are poised to bring fresh value to their loyal audiences.  Farming Portal and Agri News Net have long been go-to sources for impartial, accessible news on South African agriculture, from daily market indicators to in-depth commodity updates and global farming trends. With a commitment to making the sector understandable for everyone—from commercial farmers to emerging producers—this trip marks a strategic push to integrate technology into their reporting."We're here to explore how Silicon Valley's innovations in AI, precision agriculture, and data analytics can transform South African farming," said one team member, speaking from the heart of tech innovation. "Our readers deserve the latest on how these tools can address local challenges like drought resilience, supply chain efficiency, and sustainable practices."The visit comes amid exciting developments for the platforms. Upcoming content will feature exclusive interviews with tech leaders, insights into agritech startups tailored for African contexts, and analyses of how emerging technologies could boost South Africa's agricultural exports. "We've got a few things coming up that will really add value to our popular mediums," the team teased, hinting at potential partnerships and special reports on drone farming, blockchain for traceability, and climate-smart apps.

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The first of TWO upper-air systems is bringing stormy weather to SA this weekend!  Severe thunderstorms possible with strong winds, small hail & localised flooding over the Northern Cape on Saturday, spreading eastwards into Sunday. 

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Summary: Global Fertilizer and Energy Market Trends, September 2025Nitrogen: Urea prices fell further this week, with Middle East benchmarks dropping below $420/t FOB as producers await India’s anticipated 2 million-ton tender by mid-October. U.S. and European prices declined $15-20/t, with low trading volumes due to focus on harvesting. South America saw active spring demand, with Brazilian urea at $420/t and imports from Nigeria, Russia, and Iran. Iranian prices slid to the $360s, with two cargoes sold to South Africa at $420-450/t CFR. Ammonium sulphate, nitrate, and CAN prices also dropped, while ammonia prices rose due to Middle East supply shortages.Phosphates: Saudi MAP prices crashed over $65/t to below $700/t FOB, driven by weak demand and limited alternative markets. Brazilian MAP is at $720/t CFR, trading at a $70 discount to DAP. U.S. MAP prices fell nearly $80/t, while DAP prices dropped $5/t to below $800/t in India and China. South Africa’s Foskor MAP price is R13,100/t ex-Richards Bay, aligning with import parity at R13,250/t.Potash: Prices remained stable, except for a slight U.S. decline. Brazil’s market saw low activity at $350-360/t, with buyers holding out for lower prices. Upcoming Asian tenders (Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia) may drive competitive pricing. South East Asia and Europe are pushing for lower Q4 prices, while Durban’s CFR price holds at $375/t.General Market: Brent crude rose above $70/bbl due to Russian export disruptions and low U.S. inventories. Natural gas prices were steady (Europe TTF at $11/MMBtu, U.S. Henry Hub at $3/MMBtu). Crop prices weakened globally, with U.S. maize expecting a record harvest and oilseeds declining. South Africa’s rand weakened slightly, but Safex grain prices fell. Energy price trends continue to influence fertilizer markets.

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