The dates for IFAJ’s virtual event – including the Delegate Assembly – have been moved to 23–25 August 2021 (from 21–23 June), with the hope that the change in schedule
SA pome fruit (apple and pear) production areas experienced excellent growing conditions during the current season and the pome fruit sector is set for a record export crop. Apple exports
In this edition of Agripen read more about World Environmental Day and the following articles: Bright future for Sensako looms World Environmental Day !Xhariep region “taste and see” the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij products
Read about World Press Freedom Day, South Africa’s dairy product of the year, African swine fever, a unique online concept and more. World Press Freedom Day The UN General Assembly
Banding together to love thy neighbour. This is how Liza Bohlmann, chairperson of the Agricultural Writers SA, described the way in which the agricultural community came together during 2020 to
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) are a globally accepted tool in the food safety basket that offers consumers a guarantee that fresh produce is safe for human consumption. Find out how CropLife South Africa has taken the complication out of compliance.
At the end of last year a few friends and partners within the industry shared an idea of focusing on producers and saying thank you. No brands, no product message just the producers. Similar to the RAM trucks super bowl farmer commercial, but with no brand connected just the farmer, with an overall theme of Farmers feed life.
South Africa’s top contributors to agriculture have been recognised at the Agricultural Writers SA Awards. The event, sponsored by Bayer, Rovic Leers, Santam Agri and Sanlam gives recognition to the work of those that seek to elevate food security and rural economies.
Lindi Botha is a freelance agricultural journalist and communications specialist. Born and bred in Gauteng as a city girl but later relocating to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga has given her the best
