JOHANNESBURG: Outbreaks of a deadly fungal disease in wheat crops in Germany and Ethiopia in 2013 have had the scientific community buzzing over the threat posed to global food security. Read more >>
The Simmentaler Cattle Breeder's Society of South Africa commemorates its 50th anniversary this year. The highlight of its celebrations will take place at the 2014 Vryburg show from 21-26 April. Read more >>
Politicians should guard against undermining South Africa's long-term interests for the sake of short-term gains at the polls, to the detriment of the key contributions that agriculture must make to economic prosperity and social welfare. This is according to Johannes Möller, president of Agri SA. Read more >>
Tractor sales increased 11% to 658 units in March this year, up from 595 units in the comparative period a year ago‚ helped by expectations of a much higher maize crop‚ the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (Saama) said. Read more >>
The International Egg Commission (IEC) has launched the International Egg Foundation (IEF), a global charitable foundation which will aim to provide people living in developing countries with greater access to eggs as part of its goal to combat malnutrition and provide people who are underfed and undernourished with access to a sustainable diet. Read more >>
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Internet overseers are keeping .wine and .vin online addresses bottled in the hope that a few months of 'aging' will make them more palatable. Read more >>
