Tegnologie beveg misdaad

Volgens SAAI verwelkom hulle die landboudepartement se aanstelling van byna 30 eksterne tegniese adviseurs wat sal help om die agterstand in die registrasie van landbouprodukte op te los. Elsabe Richard-May gesels met Francois Rossouw, Familieboere-netwerk se uitvoerende hoof daaroor.

Graandiefstal is 'n toenemende probleem vir Vrystaatse boere. Isabel van Tonder gesels met Jurg Kruger oor die misdaadsindikate, en die sukses van arrestasies. Daar word ook wenke gegee hoe boere hulself kan beskerm teen die misdaad.

Digital editor Sindira Chetty, gives an overview of what's in the latest edition of Farmer's Weekly, now in store. You can read more online at farmersweekly.co.za and follow them on social media.

South Africa’s agricultural sector is closely monitoring recent rainfall as questions arise about its potential impact on crop quality and future production. Agricultural Business Chamber of SA chief agricultural economist, Wandile Sihlobo, said that while above-normal rainfall in the week ending 25 April had caused concern, it was still too…

Disease outbreaks continue to shape the outlook for South Africa’s pork industry while unaffected producers continue performing well. Dr Thandi Chiappero, SA Pork Producers’ Organisation consumer assurance head, said pork prices remain favourable despite recent challenges. “The guys who do not have disease are doing quite well at the moment…