Determining the rental value of land
How does one determine the value of rental land? This is one of the most common questions asked in the agriculture sector today. There is not just one answer to this question either. Usually,...
Richard Krige: die mens agter die voorsittertitel
Hy onthaal graag en skrik nie vir kosmaak en kuier nie – soveel só dat sy familie reken hy is uitputtend. By funksies is daar altyd tyd vir ’n grappie, maar dit is wanneer...
Legal exemptions for agricultural vehicles and equipment explained
The legislation applicable to agricultural equipment, haulage tractors, mobile cranes and other industrial equipment is covered by the National Road Traffic Act of 1996 and Regulations (NRTA).
This equipment includes drilling machines, mobile cranes, fork...
It is not food if it is not safe – protecting yields, ensuring safety
At the recent Mitigating Pesticide Residue for Food Safety conference held in Cape Town, Dr Godfrey Kgatle, research coordinator at Grain SA, spoke on the role that the organisation plays in balancing policy, science,...
What to do when someone applies for mineral rights on your land
Landowners or lawful occupiers of property often ask what they should do when someone else applies for mineral or petroleum resource rights (or related approvals) on their land. As a producer, it is necessary...
Navigating product recalls and the implication of aflatoxin contamination
In early 2024, South Africa faced a significant peanut butter recall due to the detection of elevated levels of aflatoxin. When the exact extent of contamination is unclear, a broad recall is often necessary...
Adoption of precision agriculture in SA: insights from a national survey
The South African agricultural landscape is undergoing a technological transformation. Technologies such as auto-steer systems, yield monitors, and variable rate applicators for lime, seed, and fertiliser are becoming increasingly accessible. These tools not only...
Can Foskor produce a turnaround?
It is estimated that Foskor’s Phalaborwa mines hold ore reserves of more than 1,5 billion tons of some of the best phosphoric rock in the world. This is equivalent to 92 more years of...
Genetic and mechanised innovations in SA maize production
Maize is critical to food security in South Africa, contributing about 50 to 60% of the population’s carbohydrate intake. It is primarily consumed in the form of maize meal (mielie meal), which is used...
RAIL SHOULD BE SA’S HIGHEST PRIORITY
The failure of South Africa’s rail and port utility, Transnet, is costing the country a billion rand a day in economic output. That is equivalent to 4,9% of annual GDP or R353 billion. This...
