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- ‘New excise proposals might hurt liquor industry’
The beer, wine and spirits industries have called on government to give it more time to respond to Treasury’s recently published draft proposals on the taxation of alcoholic beverages aimed at reducing alcohol abuse. Read more » - Ramaphosa unveils plan to fight food safety crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Friday evening, announcing urgent measures to tackle a food safety crisis that has led to rising cases of foodborne illnesses and fatalities across South Africa. Read more » - Growing partnerships: Fedgroup’s flexible and innovative approach
Janine Ryan spoke to Warren Winchester, general manager of impact investing at Fedgroup, about why the company became involved in agriculture, and what it offers farmers and their immediate communities. Read more » - World food prices hit 18-month high
Bolstered primarily by vegetable oil prices, global food prices rose sharply in October to reach an 18-month high. This is according to data recently released by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Read more » - The winning formula behind Zimbabwe’s most fertile stud
Stud breeder Lianne Herbst has high praise for her Simbra cattle, a versatile breed known for its good fertility, adaptability to market demands, and performance in feedlots. Read more » - With its great hospitality, you’ll never feel blue at this seafront establishment
On a visit to The Blue Peter Hotel in Cape Town’s Bloubergstrand, Brian Berkman was utterly charmed by its standout views and the upgrade it recently received. Read more » - A young, ambitious farmer with big plans
Young farmer Resego Njoro, head of Oarabile 21 Holdings in Vereenging, spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about this diverse farming operation where he produces crops and raises livestock. Read more » - Farmers empowered at Pannar Seed farmers’ day
Pannar Seed, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, hosted a farmers’ day to launch the 2024/25 planting season at Ya Rona Temo Farm in Vereeniging, Gauteng. Read more » - The Government of National Unity should bridge the gap when disaster strikes farms
South Africa is hindered by insufficient and incoherent policies regarding disaster relief for farmers, say Dr Theo de Jager and Francois Rossouw of Saai. A solid policy on disaster relief is needed to support farmers, including those recently been affected by the devastating fires that swept across several provinces. Read more » - Sugar tax: weighing health benefits against economic costs
The Health Promotion Levy (HPL), commonly referred to as South Africa’s sugar tax, was introduced in 2018 as part of an effort to reduce rising rates of non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Read more »
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