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Dit het verlede nag oor groot dele van Gauteng- Ooos Vrystaat- en Mpumalanga gereen asook oor Kwa Zulu Natal.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens (SAWD) gesê Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, die Oos-Vrystaat, oostelike dele van Noordwes en die westelike en suidelike gebiede van Limpopo kan in die komende week verhoogde reënval van tussen 70 mm en 150 mm verwag. Volgens die SAWD kan inwoners in dié provinsies met die voorspelde reënval en gepaardgaande bewolkte toestande ook koeler weer verwag. Buie en donderbuie het Vrydag oor die oostelike dele van Noordwes uitgesak Daar is ’n 60%-kans op buie en donderbuie vir die hele Noordwes, vandag, Die weer reen baie snaaks en waar dit reen - reen dit baie...die weer lyk vir doe volgende paar dae belowend en dit het reeds op verskeie plekke lekker gereen.
Before 500 million years ago, there were no trees. So, sharks are older than trees. You had life, lots of thriving life in the oceans, but the lands were barren. And then over a course of 400-500 million years, the cyanobacteria that thrived in the oceans started migrating inland, and you started getting first aquatic plants, then mosses, then pitter redox, and then etc., until you got trees. Trees are basically an array of cyanobacteria, suspended like a suspended ocean.”The green stuff in any living plant is basically a collection of chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are incredibly sophisticated and evolved organelles, or organs of cells, plant cells, that are able to do magic, a chemical magic. What is the magic? Using nothing but light and water, it can get inert substance carbon dioxide, CO2, and combine it with glue taken from water hydrogen, and it glues CO2 and six. CO2, glued together, produces one molecule of sugar. That’s the magic: you go from an inorganic substance, carbon dioxide, using water and light, and you produce sugar as a fantastic machine. It’s like you have the fantastic Chocolate Factory. You have the fantastic machine of photosynthesis in nature. And this was invented by this unicellular bacterium called cyanobacteria.”
In Suid-Afrika se landboubedryf is die landboumeesterplan egter reeds geformuleer en aanvaar deur die sake- en arbeidsektor, die regering en ander maatskaplike vennote aanvaar. In 2025 moet daar gefokus op die implementering van die landboumeesterplan wees, aangesien dit toepaslike en nodige ingrypings bevat om die inklusiewe groei van Suid-Afrika se landbousektor te ondersteun soos wat die lede van die plan voorsien. Suid-Afrika se doelwit om ʼn wêreldspeler in die uitvoer van rooivleis te wees. Die hantering van die biosekerheidsuitdagings is noodsaaklik vir suksesvolle toegang tot uitvoermarkte. Die voortgesette samewerking tussen Transnet, die private sektor en verskeie logistieke organisasies help egter om die deurlopende vloei van produkte te verseker, selfs al is daar soms vertragings. Die nuwe jaar sal waarskynlik een van herstel vir die Suid-Afrikaanse landbousektor wees. Dié herstel kan egter swakker wees as wat aanvanklik verwag is.
South Africa’s cumulative agricultural export value for the first three quarters of 2024 is up 4% from 2023, at US$10,55 billion. This reflects an uptick in the volume of various agricultural exports and the price surge in some products. The top exported products by value include citrus, nuts, maize, apples and pears, wine, fruit juices, sugar, dates, figs, avocados and mangos, berries, and grapes, amongst other products. South Africa’s agriculture on horticulture, it is always worth highlighting that all of South Africa’s horticulture – fruits, vegetables and floriculture — depends on irrigation that needs an adequate power supply. In crucial field crops, roughly 20% of maize, 15% of soybean, 34% of sugarcane, and nearly half of wheat are produced under irrigation.
South Africa’s raisin production is set to exceed 100,000 tonnes for the first time in 2025, reinforcing its position as a key global supplier. The country has expanded plantings, introduced higher-yielding cultivars, and improved vine health, leading to a 150% increase in output over the past decade. With weather-related challenges reducing production in key Northern Hemisphere regions like Turkey, Iran, and California, South Africa and other Southern Hemisphere producers see an opportunity to capture a larger share of the European market. South Africa now accounts for about 50% of the Southern Hemisphere’s raisin production.
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Mexico, Canada and China are the three biggest importers of US agricultural goods, and agriculture is among the US’s biggest export engines. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates 16% of the US corn harvest and 40% of soybeans are exported. A trade war between those three countries could have both short-term and long-term impacts, Smith says. READ MORE
Citrus greening hasn’t been the only disease or calamity California has suffered this year. California growers had to deal with a record number of Oriental fruit fly infestations this year. In September, the California Department of Food and Agriculture established a quarantine in Redlands and neighboring communities to control the spread of the Oriental fruit fly. READ MORE
At the same time, food quality is declining—micronutrient levels are plummeting, and exposure to harmful chemicals and heavy metals in our diets is on the rise. Diet-related diseases have become the leading cause of death globally, threatening to bankrupt our healthcare system. READ MORE
Donkeys don’t have a strong hierarchical system in their herds and even in large ‘loose’ herds smaller subgroups form. An individual will form a solid friendship with one other donkey and several more casual friendships with a few other donkeys. READ MORE
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Currently, the African continent accounts for 40% of South Africa’s agricultural exports, with the EU making up nearly 20% and the UK making up about 7%. These impressive numbers represent the efforts we made in the past.
Sheep farming plays a crucial role in South Africa’s agricultural sector, contributing to both the meat and wool industries. With vast grazing lands and a favorable climate in certain regions, the country is well-suited for sheep production.
Should Africa invest in more rubber plantations? Global demand for natural rubber continues to increase. Several African countries and private companies are looking at rubber plantations with renewed interest.
China set a grain production record of 706.5 million tonnes in 2024, an increase of 1.6% from last year’s output, according to the National Bureau of Statistics data. It also marked the first time the country’s grain harvest topped 700 million tonnes.
The National Almond Institute in Maputo has released data indicating a notable increase in macadamia nut production and exports during the 2023/24 agricultural season, with a yield of 5,000 tons and exports generating over $27 million from 3,735 tons. Mozambique's macadamia nuts have found markets primarily in South Africa, China, and Vietnam.
South Africa’s agricultural exports to the EU will soon have to adhere to stricter environmental and sustainability requirements due to the EU Green Deal aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.
During a recent state visit to Algeria by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Gert Blignaut, CEO of Beefmaster Group, highlighted significant opportunities for South Africa's red meat industry in Algeria.
The African governments must decide if they want to fight poverty in the continent or continue to plunge millions of Africans into hunger. A deliberate policy change towards boosting agricultural productivity would help us address the poverty challenge.
Transnet het vandeesweek sy tussentydse finansiële uitslae vir die ses maande tot einde September bekend gemaak. Dit wys onder meer dat die maatskappy se inkomste met 6%, van R39,2 miljard tot R41,5 miljard, gegroei het. Transnet het ook meer in kapitaalprojekte belê.
Extreme weather conditions have disrupted orange crop harvests globally, causing a significant reduction in supply. In Spain, catastrophic flooding in October led to considerable damage to the nation's crop yields, with estimated losses of around $205 million. Valencia, a major orange-producing region, was particularly affected.
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If you haven't walked in the worn-out boots of a farmer, you can't begin to comprehend the relentless struggle of living with drought.Have you ever invested your life savings into the earth, only to watch it wither away under the scorching sun? Have you endured the agony of waiting for rain that never comes, clinging to useless weather forecasts that promise hope but deliver nothing?
Have you faced the daunting task of appeasing creditors, who demand payment for seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, even as your crops shrivel and die? Do you know the feeling of desperation that grips your heart as you watch your livelihood disintegrate before your eyes? If not, then you can't truly understand the devastating impact of drought on farmers, their families, and their communities.
Drought is more than just a lack of rain; it's a merciless thief that steals away your income, your security, and your sense of purpose. It's a constant reminder that, no matter how hard you work, you're always at the mercy of forces beyond your control. So, before you offer solutions or sympathies, take a moment to walk in our shoes. Feel the weight of our worries, the depth of our despair, and the resilience of our spirit. Only then can you begin to understand the true meaning of drought and the unyielding determination of those who face it head-on, season after season.
