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Government is seeking to finalise a plan aimed at improving its rail network and move cargo away from its overburdened roads. While the economy loses a billion rand per day to its logistics crises, government has said an urgent turnaround is needed to improve its 31 000km locomotive network as more and more cargo moves from rail to trucks. Around a third of long-distance freight has moved from rail to roads within five years (226-million tonnes in 2017/18 to 149.5-million tonnes in 2022/23), with businesses increasingly relying on trucks to transport their cargo nationwide. Currently, 87% of freight is moved by truck, causing increased congestion and road infrastructure damage.
Met net een geval van bek-en-klouseer wat verlede jaar aangemeld is, lyk dit of die verspreiding gestuit is, maar die kleinste fout kan alles ongedaan maak. Die kernboodskap van die Herkouerveterinêre Vereniging van Suid-Afrika (Ruvasa) se Desember-verslag oor veesiektes wat by veeartse reg oor die land aangemeld word, is dat maatreëls vir biosekerheid nou tot in die fynste besonderhede nagekom moet word. Dr. Faffa Malan, bestuurder van Ruvasa wat die verslag saamstel, sê met dié dat net een geval van die siekte in Oktober 2023 in ’n kommunale gebied in KwaZulu-Natal aangemeld is, is dit van die grootste belang dat die hele voorsieningsketting, wat boere, kopers, vervoerders, veilingskrale, voerkrale verwerkers en die media insluit, nou moet toesien at maatreëls vir biosekerheid nougeset toegepas word.
Global poultry farming faces one of the biggest challenges in its history due to a prolonged and widespread avian influenza pandemic.… avian influenza has already decimated hundreds of flocks worldwide, generated trading barriers, and, therefore, threatens the global supply of one of the most accessible proteins. Avian influence does not transfer to meat, so the meat remains healthy. But many countries still block international commerce due to the precautionary principle. Debates cross borders with everyone focused on improving production. For example, the issue of avian influenza banned the trade in genetics. That is my priority: moving forward with regional compartmentalisation to ensure that the poultry industry around the globe does not run out of genetic material.
Africa is home to about 410,000 savannah elephants (Loxodonta Africana), most of them living in Southern Africa. More than 290,000 elephants (70%) are spread across 103 protected areas which vary in size, connectivity and protection. In a recent research paper we explored how elephant populations across Southern Africa performed under different conservation approaches. This work formed part of the Conservation Ecology Research Unit at the University of Pretoria, where we focus on science-based, cost-effective approaches to elephant management. Our study was the most comprehensive analysis of growth for any large mammal population globally and covered an area of 320,000km².
Die omstrede Rasta Kenosi (37), wat daarvan beskuldig word dat hy ’n veediefstalsindikaat in Noordwes bedryf, is vrygelaat op borgtog. Kenosi, wat glo betrokke was by die massavergiftiging van vee op die plaas van ’n jongboer in die Mompani-distrik, is borgtog van R5 000 toegestaan. Hy staan tereg op aanklagte van poging tot moord, diefstal en die onwettige besit van ammunisie en vuurwapens. Dis duidelik dat die regering en sy regstelsel daarop uit is om ons landbouers op hulle kniee te dwing- maar dit sal nooit gebeur nie= en ons landbouers moet weet dat hulle op eie is and ander metodes moet gebruik om hierdie lafaards en diewe uit te sorteer.
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Roads have been blocked across France, manure and agricultural waste dropped outside public offices, and bales of hay spread through fast food restaurants. It started last year when farmers began unscrewing road signs and putting them back upside down. They sometimes added the slogan ‘on marche sur les têtes’ meaning ‘we’re walking on our heads’ in reference to their world being turned upside down. READ MORE
Most of the major Urea benchmark prices moved up further this week. There were no major fireworks as prices rose $5-10/t in most regions. Prices in the destination markets such as Brazil and the USA moved up more significantly to reflect the higher origin prices, as well as higher freight. Buying activity was greater this week, which indicates growing acceptances these higher prices. It is normal for there to be strong demand at this time of year as the Northern Hemisphere gears up for spring planting. READ MORE
There is general agreement that South Africa needs 60 000 MW of new capacity over ten years – about 6 000 MW per year. The Presidential Climate Commission, for example, recommended 50 000 to 60 000 MW of new renewable capacity over ten years, plus 3 000 to 5 000 MW of new gas. But for the seven years to 2030 IRP 23 only provides for a total of 28 000 MW to be added, leaving a shortfall of 22 000 to 32 000 MW. For a country in an electricity crisis, this is wholly visionless and without urgency. READ MORE
Millets aren’t complicated, which is surprising given the sheer scope and variety available from continent to continent. Millets – tough, versatile, and often underutilized – are a highly varied family of small-seed grasses grown as cereal crops, animal feed, and human food. Similar to oats in many ways, millets can be a rich source of antioxidants and essential amino acids. READ MORE
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Did you know that leopards on honeymoon may mate as much as 256 times in four days? But, even with this radical number, these honeymoons are not always successful in producing offspring. One study found that only 28% of adult female leopards in the Kruger National Park gave birth per year. Little comprehensive research has taken place on the mating habits of leopards, as they are elusive and difficult to study. This also means obtaining a reliable population count of leopards is notoriously challenging, if not impossible. Which is why we recently asked Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks how they calculated the trophy hunting quota of 90 leopards for 2024. We are still waiting for a response and will keep you posted.
Government is seeking to finalise a plan aimed at improving its rail network and move cargo away from its overburdened roads. While the economy loses a billion rand per day to its logistics crises, government has said an urgent turnaround is needed to improve its 31 000km locomotive network as more and more cargo moves from rail to trucks.
Dis uiters belangrik dat jy jou kinders en kleinkinders moet inlig dat Suid Afrika nie so gelyk het- 30 jaar terug nie- Ons kinders word groot in 'n stukkende land en aanvaar dat dit maar so gelyk het. As jy een van die bouers was van Suid Afrika en vandag nogis, dan is dit jou plig om hierdie boodskap oor te dra- tesame daarmee ook die boodskap dat daar ook nie soveel haat, diefstal en moorde was nie.
The South African Gold kiwifruit season is looking very positive this year, according to Peter Nicholson from Roselands Farm who grows Gold kiwi-fruit in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal and who is a shareholder in the Intellectual Property of both the Sunveld (formerly Skelton) as well as the TopGold varieties.
Die SAGL is in 1977 as ’n onafhanklike laboratorium sonder winsbejag deur die plaaslike graanbedryf gevestig om as ’n verwysingslaboratorium vir graan en oliesade te dien. Die SAGL se hoofdoel is om akkurate gehalte-ontledings aan die landboubedryf te lewer.
The first South African pears destined for Origin Fruit Direct are on their way to the Netherlands. "Over the years, the South African top fruit import volume has significantly decreased. We're a relatively small player and try to specialize mainly in blushed pears," says Randolf Aaldijk. "The European top fruit market is good, but that's a double-edged sword.
Urea vs. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) for Top Dressing -In the realm of top-dressing fertilizers, the choice between Urea and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is a decision that demands careful consideration. Let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of each:
Global business leaders are more positive about economic growth over the next 12 months compared to their outlook a year ago, the latest PwC Global CEO survey has found.
Met beurtkrag wat steeds aktief van vlakke wissel en 2023 wat die eerste jaar van kragonderbrekings was, moes die vrugtebedryf meer onafhanklik word en hulpbronne belê om volhoubaarheid te verseker.
— A weak tone in world wheat markets persisted into 2024, although there were some bullish reactions to cold weather across the Northern Hemisphere in the closing weeks of January. US Wheat Associates (USW) in its Jan. 19 Weekly Price Report noted that wheat was lower as a lack of supportive news has allowed bearish trends to continue.
South Africa: Harvest season started early, but supply short until mid-February -The early harvest has started in the Levubu area, the season is very early this year. The climate in the north of South Africa has been very favourable for avocados, notes an agronomist.
South Africa: Harvest season started early, but supply short until mid-February -The early harvest has started in the Levubu area, the season is very early this year. The climate in the north of South Africa has been very favourable for avocados, notes an agronomist.
Wetenskaplikes het die eerste suksesvolle in vitro-bevrugting van ʼn suidelike witrenoster uitgevoer – ʼn deurbraak wat die weg baan om sy noordelike neef, wat aan die rand van uitwissing is, te red. Dié suksesstorie het egter intussen tragies geëindig, maar nie omdat die bevrugtingsproses gefaal het nie.
Angola beplan om teen 2027 ‘n geïnstalleerde kapasiteit van 8 000 megawatt en ‘n elektrifiseringskoers van 50 persent te bereik, wat ‘n belegging van 17,2 miljard Amerikaanse dollar sal verg. Die doelwit om dekking van die huidige 43 persent tot 50 persent te verhoog, is genoodsaak deur ontwikkelingspogings.
Saudi Arabia will start importing South African beef and lamb products as part of an investment push into the continent’s most developed economy.
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Paris, Today. My guess is French politicians are now starting to regret trying to tax farmers out of business for their fake climate agenda. pic.twitter.com/oK8IDLWVvG
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