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,...
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...
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...
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...
Protect your farm by protecting your employees
Farming is often described as the backbone of South Africa’s economy. But behind every harvest are the people who make it happen: the men and women who plant, pick, and pack, who tend orchards...
Precision farming drones are not just about flying
‘Drones have become increasingly popular in agriculture, where they have proven to be valuable tools for precision farming. In South Africa, the use of drones in agricultural practices, specifically for spraying pesticides, has gained...
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...
Feedback on SACTA’s annual stakeholder engagement meeting
In South Africa, the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (Act 47 of 1996) provides for the application of a statutory levy on certain crops. A non-profit company, the South African Cultivar and Technology Agency...
Rusland maak oorlog … maar wat beteken dit vir plaaslike produsente?
Suid-Afrikaners het die oggend van 24 Februarie 2022 wakker geword met die ondenkbare nuus: Rusland het begin met ’n volskaalse oorlog teen die Oekraïne. Markte het onmiddellik gereageer met die daaropvolgende tydperk wat gekenmerk...
