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...
North-West University and Agricultural Research Council co-host 2025 NGRP annual meeting
Food security, climate change, and sustainability. These are some of the issues that will take centre stage from 19 to 20 March when the North-West University (NWU) and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) will be...
Yellow maize imports – first vessel in five years off-loads in Cape Town
In agricultural circles much has been written about the warm El Niño weather pattern and the drought that it has caused at farm level. On 25 April 2024, the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) estimated...
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...
Sustainable food production – why context matters
Agriculture is a major sector in South Africa that also relies heavily on the exports of agricultural commodities. Yet, our producers keep facing increased challenges to feed the growing population, both directly in terms...
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...
