Daily Archives: 24 February 2020

Russia considers fines for selling ASF-infected meat

Russia may introduce turnover-based fines for the unscrupulous meat processors accepting pork with African Swine ...

Feral hog eradication in Missouri

In 2016, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) banned feral hog hunting on its properties. ...

British meat industry slams new immigration policy

The British meat industry has offered a harsh criticism of the Government’s new immigration policy.Read ...

What private practitioners need to know about livestock diseases

The prevention, management and control of controlled-and notifiable diseases are the combined responsibility of state ...

Instead of harmful alternatives’ companies need to ‘up’ their sustainability game

A cross-party parliamentary group warning that firms are replacing plastic with potentially more harmful alternatives ...

Most meat eaters think veganism is ethical, but too expensive, inconvenient and icky tasting!

A newly released survey shows many meat eaters think veganism is a virtuous endeavor. It’s ...

What’s driving prices in SA’s food basket this year?

By Wandile Sihlobo South Africa’s food prices increased at a relatively slower pace in January ...

Agriculture’s reaction to the national minimum wage increase

The revised rates of the national minimum wage will come into effect on the 1 ...

Launch of AGDA ‘landmark in SA’s history’

The launch of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA) at the three-day Africa Agri Tech Conference ...

Biosafety Level 3 laboratory boosts veterinary services portfolio

The Western Cape’s veterinary laboratory services boosted their portfolio significantly with the addition of a ...

Research and training feed mill to be launched at AFMA Forum 2020

Africa’s first research and training feed mill will be launched at AFMA Forum 2020 in ...