Agri SA remains optimistic on the agricultural sector’s contribution to the South African economy, despite a notable statistical decrease of 24,2% in the first quarter of 2018, following an increase of 37,5% in the fourth quarter of 2017.
In the ...
2018-07-12
Press release
Farmers curb crime with technology
The Agri Securitas Trust Fund has recently allocated funding for the protection of farmers and their farm workers through specialised technology. The money from the Trust Fund and the plans of farmers help to protect themselves as well as their farm ...
2018-07-05
Press release
Tobacco farmers threatened
Agri SA calls on government to urgently respond to the shocking findings of the study into illicit tobacco trade that was released today. The Ipsos study finds that a significant percentage of cigarettes are sold illicitly – with no excise duty bei ...
2018-07-04
Press release
Development funding for land reform
“Development funding for land reform, not EWC."
Agri SA today presented its solutions to the slow pace of land reform at a workshop hosted by the F.W. de Klerk Foundation in Johannesburg. The context to the debate is the motion of expropriation ...
2018-06-28
Press release
Agri SA encouraged by public hearings
Agri SA, with its various affiliates, has initiated its participation in the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) public hearings on Land Expropriation without Compensation, which began in the Northern Cape and Limpopo this week.
“Agri SA w ...
2018-06-15
Press release
Agriculture D.G: "Productive agricultural land will not be taken"
Agri SA take notice of comments made by Mr Mike Mlengana, the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, that the government has no intention of expropriating productive agricultural land. Mlengana said this during a s ...
2018-01-09
Press release
Inaccurate reporting damages farmers' image
Inaccurate reporting to the media by the Gauteng and Tarlton police regarding the tragic shooting death of a farm worker in the Krugersdorp area has tarnished the image of farmers. Initial reports alleged that a farmer had shot and killed a tractor d ...
2018-01-31
Press release
Land – not simply for the taking...
Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha reportedly said yesterday during a meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform that the ANC would hold a conference in March to discuss expropriation without compensation and that the decis ...
2018-02-19
Press release
Agri SA's expectations for the 2018 budget speech
The tabling of the annual national budget speech has proven to be one of the most anticipated events in South Africa. Along with the positive changes that are currently taking place in the political landscape, the February 2018 budget speech is set t ...
2018-02-15
Press release
Farmer of the year still positive after attack
The well-known wine and cheese maker, Charles Back of Fairview estate in Paarl, was brutally attacked in his home on Tuesday morning while sleeping. He was also named Farmer of the Year for 2017.
According to information provided, Back was attacke ...
2018-02-21
Press release
Agri SA on the 2018 budget speech of the Minister of finance
The 2018 national budget was tabled under very difficult economic circumstances. The Minister of Finance acknowledged that difficulty, but necessary trade-offs had to be made to formulate a budget that moderates spending, raises revenues whilst aimin ...
2018-02-14
Press release
Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape drought declared a national disaster
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) on 13 February 2018 declared the ongoing drought in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape Provinces a National Disaster. This means that, in terms of the National Disaster Management Act of 2 ...
2018-12-21
Press release
Expropriation Bill: More clarity
Agri SA seeks more clarity on the Expropriation Bill that was just released by the Minister of Public Works. The new Bill does provide more clarity on expropriation without compensation (EWC), but the reach and definitions must urgently be clarified. ...
2018-02-14
Press release
Experts expect fall armyworm may spread throughout South Africa
According to a recent media release, experts expect the fall armyworm (FAW) to spread across South Africa, with the possible exception of the Western Cape province. The report indicates that FAW infestations have been detected throughout Limpopo Prov ...
2018-02-17
Press release
Emphasis on economic growth, attracting investments and job creation hits the right notes, but…
The State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa was a frank admission of the challenges negatively impacting on the morale of South Africans and the drivers which are critical to take our nation forward.
“Agri SA therefore wholehear ...
2018-03-05
Press release
Benefactor pays with his life
A well-known farmer, benefactor and community leader, Dirk Steenkamp, was murdered early Sunday morning on his farm in the Vredefort district. “Murders and other violent crime afflicting the farming community bear testimony to the serious shortcomi ...
2018-03-07
Press release
Day Zero may be avoided in Cape Town
Earlier today, DA leader Mmusi Maimane, announced at a press briefing that the predicted Day Zero scenario for the City of Cape Town may be avoided during the current year. The Day Zero scenario was used as a planning tool by the City of Cape Town a ...
2018-04-24
Press release
Agri SA releases Transformation Report
The Agri SA membership has spent R331 million on transformation in the 2016/17 financial year and reached an estimated 108 307 beneficiaries, of which includes 55 000 farmers. The 2018 Agri SA Transformation Report includes several projects which inc ...
2018-05-30
Press release
Agri SA cautious over the National Minimum Wage Act
Agri SA has noted with caution that the National Minimum Wage Act, together with the Labour Relations Amendment Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, was approved by Parliament yesterday.
“The agricultural sector is very complex, conside ...
2018-05-04
Press release
Agri SA launches Water Desk
On 3 May 2018 Agri SA announced that that it had formally launched a dedicated Water Desk that will focus on the need to ensure equitable access to water for farmers across South Africa. This initiative is in response to a host of external challenges ...
2018-05-22
Press release
Sober debate on land welcome, but uncertainty regarding compensation persists
“Agri SA welcomes the in-depth and sober debate on the land issue that took place within ANC ranks during the weekend," said Ernest Pringle, chair of Agri SA’s Centre of Excellence on Land Affairs. The ANC leadership’s acknowledgement that a la ...
2018-05-07
Press release
In remembrance: Schalk Pienaar
It is with great sadness that Agri SA takes note of the demise of Schalk Pienaar. Schalk was a leading figure within agriculture and played a large role to expand and strengthen organised agriculture. Schalk served in various leadership roles within ...
2018-04-19
Press release
Urgent action needed against farm attacks
Agri SA is voicing its concerns over the shocking increase in farm attacks and is requesting an urgent meeting with the newly appointed Minister of Police and the National Commissioner to discuss this issue of national importance. Farm attacks have i ...
2018-07-24
Press release
Decision on Karoo shale gas expected soon
On 11 July 2018 the Department of Mineral Resources published a notice in the Eastern Cape Provincial Gazette calling on all parties to submit written representations thereon to the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA). These parties refer to thos ...
2020-03-30
News
State of reservoirs 30 March 2020
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/VV4UY9fHfvDk9uf3if6TsUiIowiLlrlkO5N5ETyr.pdf" target="_blank">Stand van damme | State of reservoirs</a>
2020-01-20
News
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) vaccination
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) would like to remind owners of cattle, sheep and goats to vaccinate their animals against Rift Valley Fever (RVF). The recent good rainfall in certain areas of the country will ...
2018-07-24
News
Decision on Karoo shale gas expected soon
On 11 July 2018 the Department of Mineral Resources published a notice in the Eastern Cape Provincial Gazette calling on all parties to submit written representations thereon to the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA). These parties refer to thos ...
2018-07-05
News
Tobacco farmers threatened by illicit cigarette trade
Agri SA calls on government to urgently respond to the shocking findings of the study into illicit tobacco trade that was released today. The Ipsos study finds that a significant percentage of cigarettes are sold illicitly – with no excise duty bei ...
2020-06-29
News
Fuel prices 1 July 2020
Price changes to be effected on Wednesday 1 July 2020
Click here for comprehensive information:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ZIiyiTW7f0KoLAA5lLPyspJ0DuQkGAsqusi05aXJ.pdf" target="_blank">Brandstofpyse Julie | Fuel prices July 2020</ ...
2018-08-01
Press release
SA needs more black farmers "expropriation won't achieve that"
Agri SA notes the ANC President’s most recent announcement that the ANC intends to amend the constitution as it relates to agriculture land. “We are currently in a consultation process where South Africans are participating in a process of rev ...
2019-01-08
Press release
Agri SA warns about outbreak of foot and mouth disease in northern Limpopo
Agri SA is deeply concerned about the announcement by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) earlier today that South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free status was temporarily suspended.
DAFF suspended South Africa ...
2018-08-06
Press release
Agri SA promises to go to the highest court to protect property rights
Agri SA noted the statement by the ANC that 139 farms will be targeted for expropriation without compensation. The ANC said previously that they wanted to test the limits of section 25 of the Constitution regarding the compensation in the courts.
...
2020-06-05
News
RSA Food Security Bulletin May 2020
<a href="ttps://www.agrisa.co.za/download/vi9N0c0pHvBGSOhdzseCt1X2fBwitcK4rvUzaCsE.pdf" target="_blank">RSA Food Security Bulletin May 2020</a>>
2018-08-08
News
Tractor and combined harvesters sales for July 2018
Tractor and combined harvesters sales for July 2018 according to SAAMA
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/lHtPguXxzA7kLtUtUMBQF4yIRwjkVP7FgfPUiw4r.pdf" target="_blank">Tractor and combined harvester sales for July 2018</a>
2018-10-18
News
Toyota SA and Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year appointed
JP van den Berg from Agri North West, was crowned as the Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year.
He has been farming for the past nine years on the farm Buttermere in the Tosca/Vergeleë district. His farming operations include seed potatoes ...
2018-08-08
News
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Agri SA is highly concerned by the legislative proposal to enforce so-called plain packaging regulations for cigarettes and other tobacco products. Agri SA has submitted its comments to the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems ...
2018-08-08
News
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Agri SA is highly concerned by the legislative proposal to enforce so-called plain packaging regulations for cigarettes and other tobacco products. Agri SA has submitted its comments to the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems ...
2018-08-08
Press release
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Agri SA is highly concerned by the legislative proposal to enforce so-called plain packaging regulations for cigarettes and other tobacco products. Agri SA has submitted its comment ...
2018-08-09
News
Agri SA's electronic newsletter for August 2018
Herewith a link to Agri SA's electronic newsletter for August 2018.
<a href="http://start.mysmartmail.co.za/t/ViewEmail/j/BE002BCE84252D4D2540EF23F30FEDED" target="_blank">Nuusbrief Augustus | Newsletter August</a>
2018-08-15
News
Agri SA fokus op eenheid, nie verdeeldheid
<a href="https://www.netwerk24.com/Stemme/Menings/agri-sa-fokus-op-eenheid-nie-verdeeldheid-20180814" target="_blank">Agri SA fokus op eenheid, nie verdeeldheid</a>
2018-08-15
News
Limitation of land ownership is an economic disaster
Agri SA is deeply concerned by the recent comments made by the ANC Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe. Mantashe reportedly suggested that a limitation on land ownership should be implemented on white farmers owning more than 12 000-hectares. He further sugg ...
2018-08-13
Press release
Agri SA questions validity of #farmlist – release is irresponsible
Agri SA questions the status and content of the leaked list of farms said to be earmarked for expropriation without compensation (EWC). The list was published on the weekend and led to panic amongst landowners. This follows on an initial scare tactic ...
2018-09-02
News
Economist vacancy
Economist vacancy
Agri SA is looking for an economist to join their team in the Economics and Trade Centre of Excellence (CoE). We’re looking for an economist with strong quantitative, writing and people skills. Working in the Economics & Trade ...
2019-10-01
News
OBP product availability for October 2019
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/zIXDx0Y5t1ZxQe9x7W5KEL7VIoRWllmM6IBYNx3D.pdf" target="_blank">OBP product availability October 2019</a></a>
2018-08-20
Press release
Judicial notices of expropriation: the facts
Agri SA urges South Africans to read reports on land expropriation with the necessary caution.
“Agri SA wants to point out that this is not expropriation without compensation and there are legal remedies available to the landowner, which is appa ...
2018-08-20
Press release
In remembrance: Henk van Wyk
It is with great sadness that Agri SA takes note of the death of Henk van Wyk.
Henk was a great man – in the agricultural sector and in the hearts of those who knew him. He was the president of Agri Northern Cape for the past seven years and was ...
2018-08-21
Press release
Agri SA welcomes the ANC’s commitments on agriculture
Agri SA is encouraged by today’s productive discussion with senior ANC officials regarding agrarian reform and agricultural property. It is highly appreciated that specific policy commitments where made, among others:
• No land grabs will be a ...
2018-08-22
Press release
Agri SA and Agbiz meet with President Ramaphosa and Min. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Agri SA and Agbiz meet with President Ramaphosa and Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Growth and Employment
As part of a broader and comprehensive initiative, the agro-food value chain, as a major role player in the economy of South Africa, as w ...
2020-05-19
News
April 2020 report on livestock disease trends
Monthly report on livestock disease trends as informally reported by veterinarians belonging to the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA), a group of the South African Veterinary Association.
It is of great concern that all atte ...
2018-09-27
News
The extent of farm attacks must be internationally recognized
Agri SA is displeased with President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement that there is “no killings of farmers" in South Africa. He said this in an interview at the United Nations in New York in response to US President, Donald Trump's controversial tweet ...
2018-08-24
News
Landbouweekblad/Agri SA Land Summit live streaming
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/https://youtu.be/JX7ql8ZRqyQ" target="_blank">Grondberaad | Land Summit live streaming</a>
2018-08-23
Press release
Agri SA presents its view at the #LandSummit
Agri SA today initiated the #LandSummit with a high-level assessment of the challenges and solutions to South Africa’s land question. The summit, held in cooperation with Landbouweekblad, is a two-day event aimed at finding solutions for agrarian t ...
2018-08-27
News
Statement of intent: Agrarian transformation by ASUF presidents of organised agriculture
We, the four presidents of AFASA, NAFU SA, Agri SA and TAU-SA, as the members of ASUF, hereby declare our intent to work together to develop a national development strategy for the agriculture sector from the perspective of organised agriculture.
...
2018-08-29
News
SUMMER CROPS – AREA PLANTED AND SEVENTH PRODUCTION FORECAST: 2018
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/1ixNbTS0sD5sb5vNP59Q1hs1ItJuqLp7h7o0aHvT.pdf" target="_blank">Somergewasse produksieskatting | Summer crops production forecast</a>
2018-08-30
News
Agri SA discuss EWC and agrarian reform with major trading partners
Agri SA has shared its view and concerns over the motion for expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property with South Africa’s most important trade and investment partners. Agri SA met with several ambassadors and diplomatic staff from 13 co ...
2018-09-03
Press release
Farmers talk on their own behalf to Ambassadors
Agri SA is continuously in discussion regarding the principles of a sustainable agricultural sector with the international community in an official and balanced manner. Affiliated farmers from Gauteng, the Free State and North West as well as industr ...
2018-09-04
News
Landbouweekblad and Agri SA Land Summit presentations
Videos and presentations of the various speakers who spoke at Bela-Bela at the Landbouweekblad and Agri SA's Land Summit are available here.
<a href="https://www.netwerk24.com/landbou/Nuus/voorleggings-van-landbouweekblad-en-agri-sa-se-grondberaad ...
2018-09-05
News
Diesel refund survey
Diesel is an important input cost for many farmers. In terms of agriculture’s total expenditure on intermediate goods and services, fuel represented approximately 9% (R12 billion) in the 2016/17 financial year.
Agri SA and South African Institut ...
2018-09-05
Press release
Agri SA makes its case against EWC
Agri SA delivered its oral presentation this morning to the Constitutional Review Committee at Parliament. In no uncertain terms Agri SA is opposed to any amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution.
The following is a brief summary of the present ...
2018-09-06
News
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer
The “Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer”, a new pest – please see infogram attached
<a href="jkCyLDjF5FbFJGqBenjNYqaV4rT17R7NLH4lfBer.pdf" target="_blank">Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer</a>
2018-09-06
News
South African Food Security Bulletin August 2018
Attached the South African Food Security Bulletin for the month of August 2018.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/G7hVaMwN1kyB8kehF4NTwxavnACzjXgD9qafDUbE.pdf" target="_blank">South African Food Security Bulletin August 2018</a>
<a href= ...
2018-09-07
Press release
Joint Media Statement: Outcomes of productive engagements between the ANC and Agri SA
The ANC and Agri SA and its members had a productive and fruitful discussion on various issues pertaining to the agricultural sector. More than 200 members, which included farmer representatives from Agri SA’s provincial, commodity and corporate ch ...
2018-09-11
Press release
Culture of violence against farmers, unacceptable
Agri SA strongly condemns the continued violence that the farming community and fellow South Africans face daily. The Minister of Police, Bheki Cele announced the latest national crime statistics in parliament this morning. It is worrying that 62 far ...
2018-09-12
News
Nedbank calls for a clear and predictable legislative framework to address land reform
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/tW14TyZWoVIKoPqSNrpZjcG9G3BTTMykEKM3RWmb.pdf" target="_blank">Nedbank on land refrom</a>
2018-09-11
News
South African Macadamia crop forecast September 2018
Read more <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/tXj4ugDuixBRTMJg8b74eXGQwdSBpTloSJKo9tLx.pdf" target="_blank">South African Macadamia crop forecast September 2018</a>
2018-09-20
News
South African Garlic Growers Association Conference - 27 September 2018
The Agri Securitas Trust Fund is grateful for the goodwill of two well-known agricultural companies to promote farm safety. Monsanto and Obaro joined forces this year by donating R1 million to the Trust Fund. Monsanto donated seed to the Trust Fund, ...
2018-09-09
News
Ekurhuleni Mayor cannot expropriate without compensation (EWC) outside due process
Agri SA wants to make the following clear: The Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni cannot simply announce expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property without following the correct legal process. This applies to all spheres of government; municip ...
2018-09-28
News
Ekurhuleni Mayor cannot expropriate without compensation (EWC) outside due process
Agri SA wants to make the following clear: The Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni cannot simply announce expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property without following the correct legal process. This applies to all spheres of government; municip ...
2018-10-02
News
Agri SA Congress to discuss mandated position on EWC
South African agriculture is an exceptional investment destination and would be the main driver of inclusive economic growth and job creation if security of tenure is ensured. Agri SA will be discussing the threat of expropriation without compensatio ...
2018-10-05
News
Monthly Food Security Bulletin of SA: September 2018
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/IJ0wX26CxHANnsS2EyMFRcC7s9QCpEujrigqikzr.pdf" target="_blank">Monthly Food Security Bulletin of SA: September 2018</a>
2019-12-05
News
OBP product availability for December 2019
The following products are now available from OBP for Blue tongue, Lumpy Skin Disease and Rift Valley Fever.
For inquiries contact ordersloc@obpvaccines.co.za or call 012 522 1684/5/7/8.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/EgGOfQ2LSWIQg ...
2019-01-14
News
DAFF on Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak in the Vhembe district of Limpopo
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/I6JI3zjb8c23No58nocmLuWHFBeDnHH9MBT7j3z9.pdf" target="_blank">DAFF on Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak in the Vhembe district of Limpopo</a>
Maps of the outbreak:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/downloa ...
2018-10-09
News
Census of commercial agriculture 2017
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ytQ9g2XeINEzxUZ1vu2676wboXs1vaiBP9wgVn0U.pdf" target="_blank">Census of commercial agriculture 2017</a>
2018-10-10
News
Agri SA announces Board at the 2018 Congress
Agri SA is proud to announce its Board who have been elected at the 2018 Congress today. The Board is representative of the entire agricultural value chain, including Agri SA’s Provincial affiliates, commodity organisations and corporate members.
...
2018-10-08
News
Job Summit: Agri SA welcomes spirit of collaboration
Agri SA welcomes the Job Summit initiative that focuses on collaboration to support job creation. Agri SA is a participant in the NEDLAC process, though its Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) membership.
“Agri SA shares BUSA’s view that we ne ...
2018-09-27
Press release
The extent of farm attacks must be internationally recognized
Agri SA is displeased with President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement that there is “no killings of farmers" in South Africa. He said this in an interview at the United Nations in New York in response to US President, Donald Trump's controversial tweet ...
2018-10-17
News
Agri SA Congress presentations
Theme “Land – the link to shared prosperity in SA”
Presidential address: Dan Kriek, President: Agri SA
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/I3bfoRp5QDcEIUPoEHAjUCIk56nJWozVAULohKMn.pdf" target="_blank">Presidentsrede | Presidential a ...
2018-10-10
Press release
Agri SA announces Board at the 2018 Congress
Media release
10 October 2018
Agri SA announces Board at the 2018 Congress
Agri SA is proud to announce its Board who have been elected at the 2018 Congress today. The Board is representative of the entire agricultural value chain, including Agr ...
2018-10-16
News
Census of commercial agriculture (farming, forestry and fisheries), 2017
Purpose of the survey
The Census of commercial agriculture collects data on the nature (activities) and structure of the agricultural industry (farming, forestry and fisheries). The collected information is used by government for policy formulation ...
2018-10-23
Press release
Agri SA asks for support and drought assistance in MTBPS
Agri SA is looking forward to the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni’s maiden Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament tomorrow.
“We hope Minister Mboweni will make more funds available to boost agriculture’s competitiveness ...
2018-10-08
Press release
Job Summit: Agri SA welcomes spirit of collaboration
Agri SA welcomes the Job Summit initiative that focuses on collaboration to support job creation. Agri SA is a participant in the NEDLAC process, though its Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) membership.
“Agri SA shares BUSA’s view that we ne ...
2018-10-02
Press release
Agri SA Congress to discuss mandated position on EWC
Agri SA Congress to discuss mandated position on EWC
South African agriculture is an exceptional investment destination and would be the main driver of inclusive economic growth and job creation if security of tenure is ensured. Agri SA will be di ...
2018-09-28
Press release
Ekurhuleni Mayor cannot expropriate without compensation (EWC) outside due process
Agri SA wants to make the following clear: The Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni cannot simply announce expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property without following the correct legal process. This applies to all spheres of government; municip ...
2018-09-27
Press release
The extent of farm attacks must be internationally recognized
Agri SA is displeased with President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement that there is “no killings of farmers" in South Africa. He said this in an interview at the United Nations in New York in response to US President, Donald Trump's controversial tweet ...
2019-03-08
Press release
Farmers and Agri SA show muscle in watershed case on property values
Agri SA is elated by the recent judgement of the Land Claims Court which confirms that the Minister of Rural Development and the Valuer-General cannot disregard the jurisdiction of the courts in matters of compensation. The judgement thwarts the bull ...
2018-10-23
News
Stats SA's Census of Commercial Agriculture (CoCA)
It’s all systems go as Statistician–General and head of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Mr Risenga Maluleke, led a delegation of Stats SA fieldworkers to collect data at a farm in Bapsfontein in the East Rand for the Census of Commercial Agri ...
2018-10-24
Press release
MTBPS a tentative step in the right direction
Agri SA congratulates the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, on his first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) as it contains several promising policy indicators.
“The successes cited in rebuilding investor confidence is certainly import ...
2018-10-25
Press release
R4,4 billion Land Bank funding is the start of something big
Agri SA is excited by yesterday’s announcement in the MTBPS of the R4,4 billion that will be allocated to the Land Bank to support emerging farmers. This is hopefully the start of a big turn-around for farming in South Africa.
“The mention of ...
2018-10-25
News
The intentions’ of producers to plant summer crops for 2019
Crop estimates committee - the intentions’ of producers to plant summer crops for 2019 is hereby released.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/s3KFdFLEVMMmvtNZVhGz1gN9SiXcrRWzoahW5oZF.pdf" target="_blank">Oesskattingskomitee | Crop Estima ...
2018-10-29
Press release
Western Cape court grants temporary relief in transfer of water use entitlements matter
On Friday, 26 October 2018, the Western Cape High Court granted interim relief in favour of Wittewater Boerdery (Pty) Ltd in a matter concerning the temporary transfer of water use entitlements under section 25(1) of the National Water Act, 36 of 199 ...
2018-10-30
Press release
Rural job creation is utmost priority
Unemployed and job-creation projects in rural areas must be treated as a national priority. The national unemployment rate has increased by 30 basis points to 27.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and the expanded definition of unemployment, which inclu ...
2018-11-06
News
Agri Northern Cape offers an opportunity for an Operating officer: Economy, trade and water issues
Agri Northern Cape offers an opportunity for an Operating officer: Economy, trade and water issues
Interested persons may apply by forwarding an application letter and a comprehensive CV with reference JANK before 12 November 2018 to recruitment@o ...
2018-12-07
News
Monthly Food Security Bulletin of South Africa: November 2018
Issued: 7 December 2018
By DAFF: Directorate: Statistics and Economic Analysis
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/qsjm6HygaiZfS1t0BPHnvv8QOaPjeOK0poQjbzi7.pdf" target="_blank">Monthly Food Security Bulletin of South Africa: November 2018< ...
2018-11-09
Press release
Government dismisses 39 Appeals against environmental authorisations for contentious oil and gas pro
Government dismisses 39 Appeals against environmental authorisations for contentious oil and
The acting Minister of Environmental Affairs, Mr Derek Hanekom earlier today dismissed the appeals by 39 individuals and organisations, including Agri SA, ...
2018-11-13
Press release
Police wants to work with Agri SA
Agri SA is encouraged by the national commissioner of police, General Khehla Sitole's commitment to helping farmers and farming communities. General Sitole attended the meeting of Agri SA's Rural Safety committee on Monday.
Agri SA also welcomes t ...
2018-11-14
Press release
Agri SA: “Put South Africa first”
Agri SA confirms its position that expropriation without compensation (EWC) will have dire socio-economic impacts. The danger of EWC is especially pertinent as the constitutional review committee (CRC) is expected to finalise their recommendation on ...
2018-11-15
Press release
Agri SA blasts recommendation to amend Constitution
Agri SA will today roll out the next phase of its tactical plan against expropriation without compensation (EWC).
The recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee on the amendment of section 25 is diametrically opposed to the crucial goal ...
2018-11-16
Press release
Drought aid still critically needed
The drought conditions in many parts of South Africa is still having a severe impact on the sustainability of many farms. Farmers in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Limpopo are still under threat by the continuous drought.
Agri S ...
2018-11-28
Press release
Agri Securitas helps hundreds of farmers and farm workers
The Agri Securitas Trust Fund recently protected at least 500 farmers and nearly 3 000 farm workers against rural crime in Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape. The Trust Fund has made financial contributions to various farmers' ass ...
2018-11-30
Press release
Soaring illicit tobacco trade costs SA billions
Agri SA is concerned by the intensification of illicit tobacco trade as shown by the follow-up Ipsos retail audit. The tax evasion has escalated to such an extent that excise duty on nearly 1 in four cigarettes are not declared.
In the three month ...
2018-12-03
News
Eskom implements Stage 2 rotational loadshedding
For Eskom customers, these schedules are available on the Eskom website
(http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za).Eskom customers can also contact our customer
contact centre at 0860 037 566.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/BL7dmaON078AvqIxjf ...
2018-12-11
News
Eskom matters
Eskom media statement: Loadshedding is a means to protect the national electricity system
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/OCONEjXwwKUzrHHeFOYU086lCC6udj07bRU11PlS.pdf" target="_blank">Loadshedding is a means to protect the national elec ...
2018-12-13
News
The probability of loadshedding remains low from today until 13 January 2019
Eskom media release Thursday, 13 December 2018
Eskom has not implemented loadshedding in four consecutive days. The probability of loadshedding remains low from today until Sunday13 January 2019. This is as a result of the expected decrease in dem ...
2018-12-04
Press release
EWC is a nail in the economy’s coffin
Agri SA will continue to pursue all credible avenues to protect the interests of farmers and farming communities, including challenging an amendment of section 25 in court. Yesterday’s decision by parliament is not the final step in the process, an ...
2019-01-18
News
Economist vacancy
Agri SA is looking for an Economist to join their team in the Economics and Trade Centre
of Excellence (CoE). We’re looking for an Economist with strong quantitative, writing and
people skills. Working in the Economics & Trade CoE means applying ...
2019-01-21
News
Foot and Mouth Information day to be held on 23 January 2019
Attached hereto please find a combined media statement between the Animal Health Forum and RPO as well as an invitation to a Foot and Mouth Information day to be held on 23 January 2019.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/4vd2hHMqWRwKLIbF ...
2019-01-25
News
Drought survey: Severe crisis conditions in rural areas
Food security is a hard-won privilege and can easily be lost due to the persistent drought. Agri SA will rally all stakeholders to support farmers and farm workers in drought afflicted areas. Rising food prices, malnutrition and food-inequality will ...
2020-04-28
News
Crop Estimates Committee summer crops 2020
The area planted estimate and third production forecast for summer crops for 2020 is hereby released.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/N9PjiiOayHB8IDCCXOGtXWlI67XUYiiMwQvKthon.pdf" target="_blank">Oppervlakte- en derde produk ...
2019-07-01
Press release
Agri SA welcomes new Agri Limpopo CEO
Agri SA welcomes Deidre Carter, who has just been appointed as the new CEO of Agri Limpopo. The CEO is responsible for, among other things, liaising with farmer members, government officials and other decision-makers within the agricultural value cha ...
2019-01-30
News
Janhi de Villiers, Agri SA's head: Labour and Developement part of National Minimum Wage Commission
Minister Mildred Oliphant announces National Minimum Wage Commission
Labour Minister, Mildred Oliphant announces NMW Commission to advice on the setting of minimum wage and sectoral determinations Labour Minister, Mildred Oliphant has after consul ...
2019-02-08
News
Foot and Mouth Disease: Vhembe outbreak and surveillance update – 8 February 2019
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/To1RoGbbRwnZtFLY4uvwEHEgCDEv1yMgOaiBWcBU.pdf" target="_blank">Foot and Mouth Disease: Vhembe outbreak and surveillance update - 8 February 2019</a>
2019-01-31
News
A SNAPSHOT of South African Agriculture
Agri SA participates in a variety of policy discussions that impact specific commodities, or the industry in broad.
As part of our advocacy efforts, we collect and disseminate relevant information on the sector in order to contribute to policy di ...
2019-01-25
Press release
Drought survey: Severe crisis conditions in rural areas
Food security is a hard-won privilege and can easily be lost due to the persistent drought. Agri SA will rally all stakeholders to support farmers and farm workers in drought afflicted areas. Rising food prices, malnutrition and food-inequality will ...
2019-02-04
Press release
Farmers need more support
Agri SA wants to express its condolences to the relatives of Gezina Bruwer, after a farm attack.
The farming community in the Molopo and North-West province is shocked by the brutal murder of Bruwer, early Friday morning, on their farm in the Mol ...
2019-02-05
Press release
SONA 2019 Agriculture deserves the combined support of government
Agri SA looks forward to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA). The message from Agri SA is simple: agriculture requires the combined support of all government departments. Agriculture is the best placed sector to fo ...
2019-03-07
News
NERSA’S DECISION ON ESKOM’S REGULATORY CLEARING ACCOUNT APPLICATION FOR YEAR 5 (2017/18)
NERSA’S DECISION ON ESKOM’S REGULATORY CLEARING ACCOUNT APPLICATION FOR YEAR 5 (2017/18) OF THE THIRD MULTI-YEAR PRICE DETERMINATION AND ESKOM’S FOURTH MULTI-YEAR PRICE DETERMINATION FOR THE CONTROL PERIOD OF 2019/20 TO 2021/22
<a href="http ...
2019-02-06
News
NELSPRUIT FARMERS DAY 14 February
Improve your yields through early problem detection enabled by drone technology and artificial intelligence.
TIME 10:00
LOCATION ARC - ITSC Recreational Hall, 1 River Road, Nelspruit 312-Jt
Brought to you by Agri SA, Aerobotics, SAMAC and Mpum ...
2019-02-06
News
Agri SA's Emerging Farmer Support Portal (EFSP)
Agri SA launched the Emerging Farmer Support Portal (EFSP) on its website to have a streamlined channel for communication to respond to the large number of queries from individuals seeking support in agriculture in South Africa. The EFSP is another ...
2019-02-08
Press release
SONA 2019 Action plan against corruption welcomed, but policy uncertainty over land and drought cris
Agri SA welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address delivered Thursday evening. Agri SA emphasizes and commits itself to President Ramaphosa's assertion that it is every South African's responsibility to ensure progress.
"The ...
2019-02-06
News
South African Food Security Bulletin: January 2019
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/yMBDRCvnpKR0ajEKYE990vqq13fKTKuRP3oMrLAe.pdf" target="_blank">South African Food Security Bulletin: January 2019</a>
2019-02-11
Press release
Agri SA concerned by the negative impact of load shedding on agriculture
Agri SA acknowledges Eskom’s efforts to keep the lights on, but we are concerned by the potential negative impact that load shedding can have on the agricultural sector and the broader value chain.
Electricity is an important input cost for man ...
2019-02-15
Press release
Agriculture has the solution to load shedding within a year
Agri SA’s members has the potential to supply the electricity needed to prevent future load shedding through solar power generation. There are already 500 applications for solar generation plants, that have the potential to contribute 1 400 MW to r ...
2019-03-04
News
Foot and Mouth Diseases: Vhembe outbreak and surveillance update 1 March 2019
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Wo0PtKLdLTcHIHGvWgfw1GPnrl7u4GipwthL0E9j.pdf" target="_blank">Foot and Mouth disease: Vhembe outbreak and surveillance update</a>
2019-02-19
Press release
2019 National Budget Speech – an opportunity to return to best practice
Agri SA is looking forward to the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni’s first National Budget Speech.
The balance between government income (tax revenue) and expenditure is at the heart of the government budget. Rating agencies and financial mark ...
2019-02-21
Press release
2019 National Budget: No lifeline for farmers
Agri SA is disappointed in the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni’s maiden budget speech. Minister Mboweni’s 2019 Budget Speech referred to agriculture through metaphors, such as “it is time for us to sow the seed of renewal and growth”. Sadly ...
2019-02-25
News
January 2019 report on livestock disease trends
Monthly report on livestock disease trends as informally reported by veterinarians belonging to the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA), a group of the South African Veterinary Association
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/dow ...
Agri SA is concerned about the recent NERSA tariff decisions. Any electricity price increase will have a negative impact on agriculture, especially in the context of the prevailing drought conditions and limited economic growth.
NERSA has approve ...
2019-03-14
Press release
Joint media release: Agri SA / SAAFWUA join forces on water
Agri SA and the South African Association of Water Users Associations (SAAFWUA) is on Wednesday, 13 March 2019, concluded a Memorandum of Understanding during the Agri SA’s Natural Resources Centre of Excellence committee meeting.
The MoU re-aff ...
2019-03-15
Press release
Agri SA demands immediate retraction of Northern Cape “expropriation list”
Agri SA demands an immediate retraction of the ANC Northern Cape expropriation list. Agri SA will defend its members in the Northern Cape, as we have done in the Melmoth case in KwaZulu-Natal. President Cyril Ramaphosa and top officials of the ANC ha ...
2019-04-09
News
DAFF - FMD update April 2019
Find attached the latest FMD Update from DAFF.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/kgi6FeYlMPN1KwECuOej3bSkyftqOuFs6q4GixmA.pdf" target="_blank">FMD update April 2019</a>
2019-03-14
News
Joint statement of the DAFF and the Livestock Industry
On 07 January this year the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed and reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the high surveillance area of the foot and mouth disease free zone in Limpopo, adjacent to the protection zo ...
2019-03-18
Press release
Agri SA informs US government about EWC and farm safety
Agri SA has specific solutions for South African agriculture and will continue to consult with various international role players in order to promote the interests of farmers. Agri SA was invited on Friday, 14 March 2019, for a high-level discussion ...
2019-03-27
News
Corporate Affairs and Communications Intern
Agri SA is looking for a young and dynamic individual to join their team in the Corporate Affairs and Communications department. In this role, you will support the corporate chamber and Communications department for a period of twelve months. We are ...
2019-03-27
News
The revised area planted estimate and second production forecast for summer crops for 2019
The size of the expected commercial maize crop has been set at 10,561 mill. tons, which is 0,48% or 50 690 tons more than the previous forecast of 10,510 mill. tons. The area estimate for maize was slightly adjusted downward by 1 300 ha to 2,301 mil ...
2019-03-25
News
February 2019 report on livestock disease trends
The Disease Report is brought to you by the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA).
Read the full report here:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/zFpqEaxBvMw5n9x5CcKRPLOu80L48lpsFQYyy94T.pdf" target="_blank">Monthly re ...
2019-03-28
News
Corporate Affairs and Communications Intern
Due to the overwhelming number of responses, we have decided to move the deadline for applications for the intern (communications and corporate) to Friday 29 March at 12:00.
Please email your CV to Moleboheng Sekonyela: moleboheng@agrisa.co.za
...
2019-03-28
News
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries gives update on foot and mouth disease
TRADING IN SAFE COMMODITIES
South Africa lost its foot-and-mouth disease free zone without vaccination status as granted by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 7 January 2019. This was after Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fi ...
2019-04-01
News
Agri SA's Centers of Excellence Fact Sheet April 2019
Agri SA is primarily focused on policy work which is spread across five Centres of Excellence (CoE’s) being Natural Resources, Economics and Trade, Land, Rural Safety and Labour and Development. This policy document is a non-exhaustive summary of t ...
2019-06-04
News
Monthly Food Security Bulletin of South Africa: May 2019
Read the full bulletin here: <a href="cnhryxQCdVk8woUHpEDfw9PQdcEGaZPfVEQgMFNH.pdf" target="_blank"> MONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: MAY 2019</a>
2019-04-08
News
Supply and demand projections for grains and oilseeds
NAMC: The South African supply and demand projections for grains and oilseeds for
March 2019
Read the report here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/CZOS0tXoANjzhLB3V130nsRZgAM26HzTcribkoop.pdf" target="_blank">Supply and demand proje ...
2019-04-11
News
North West ASF outbreak an isolated incident
The African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in the North West province that was confirmed this week is an isolated incident and it seems not to pose any risk to the South African commercial pig industry at this stage, says Johann Kotzé, CEO of the South ...
2019-04-18
Press release
Santam gives hope to drought-stricken Sutherland community in collaboration with Agri SA
Agri SA is sincerely grateful to Santam for its R300 000 donation to the Agri SA Drought Relief Fund.
The ongoing drought in Sutherland in the Northern Cape has caused a devastating decline in the sheep breeding population and placed the town’s ...
2019-04-17
News
Joint statement by the Department Of Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries and the livestock industry
It has been 14 weeks since the first case of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the high surveillance area of South Africa’s FMD free zone was detected. South Africa lost its World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recognised FMD-free ...
2019-04-19
Press release
MINORITY REPORT: Land Panel report not supported by full panel
In September 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a ten-member Panel to advise him on the way forward with regards to land reform and expropriation without compensation (EWC). The official Panel report is scheduled to be handed to the President ...
2019-04-23
Press release
Partnership between Agri SA and Fidelity ADT to reduce farm violence and agricultural crime
Agri SA has partnered with Fidelity ADT, a subsidiary of the Fidelity Services Group, to offer a range of services and products to its members and the rural community in an attempt to curb the unacceptably high number of farm attacks and related agri ...
2019-04-24
Press release
Agri SA survey confirms structural shift in research spend
Agri SA today released its 2019 survey which shows the agriculture sector has undergone a discernible structural shift in research spend. The survey indicates that the spend is moved away from the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and towards a var ...
Limpopo Landbou bied ‘n geleentheid vir ‘n Uitvoerende Bestuurder wat verantwoordelik sal wees vir die doeltreffende organisatoriese bediening en die bevordering van georganiseerde landbou in Limpopo Landbou se bedieningsgebied, asook die stabili ...
2019-04-25
News
Planted estimate and third production forecast for summer crops for 2019
The area planted estimate and third production forecast for summer crops for 2019 is hereby released.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/qM9LL3YveptWzdajziqd6mV11CDOu6E6A6OhqZrv.pdf" target="_blank">Oesskattingskomitee | Crop Es ...
2019-05-14
Press release
Agri SA and Aerobotics partner to offer free service for all South African farmers
Agri SA and Aerobotics have today announced a partnership to provide South African farmers with access to free satellite farming data and the latest Aeroview In-Field Scouting Application. The partnership aims to accelerate access to analytical infor ...
2019-05-12
Press release
Congratulations to the IEC and South Africa
Agri SA wishes to congratulate the Electoral Commission (IEC) on the successful 2019 National and Provincial Election. It is no small task to manage a fundamental democratic task on such a large scale. Agri SA also wishes to thank every South African ...
2019-05-13
Press release
Agri SA Commodity Chamber and DAFF cooperate to lift ban on wool and animal exports to China
Agri SA would like to congratulate the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) on coordinating South Africa’s response to the ban on export of wool and animal skins to China. South Africa exports billions of rands’ worth of wool ...
2019-05-03
News
CCMA and BUSA webtool
The CCMA and BUSA webtool is an incredibly useful resource, making the legislative and management challenges around employing people much more accessible for small businesses. The webtool has valuable information and downloadable content that will h ...
2019-05-06
Press release
Agri SA launches shale gas court proceedings
Agri SA can announce today that we launched court proceedings in the Pretoria High Court against the granting of environmental authorisations and exploration rights for shale gas to Rhino Oil & Gas on 16 April 2019. This is after Agri SA received con ...
2019-05-06
Press release
Agri SA pressures NERSA to register SSEG projects
Agri SA is concerned by NERSA’s reluctance to register SSEG projects. Agri SA’s members has the potential to supply the electricity needed to prevent future load shedding through small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) installations (less than 1 MW), ...
2019-05-15
Press release
Policy uncertainty worsens South African agriculture unemployment crisis
The increase in unemployment levels, especially in agriculture is of great concern and deserves President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attention in his new term of office. The recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results from Statistics SA shows the ag ...
2019-05-05
News
Monthly food security bulletin of South Africa: April 2019
Click here for the report: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/pJh3VTkf6cjj06JFeC9eL4TtLqHObzYX6fH2Dxhr.pdf" target="_blank">MONTHLY FOOD SECURITY BULLETIN OF SOUTH AFRICA: APRIL 2019</a>
2019-05-09
News
Final calculated production figures of winter cereals for 2018
At a meeting held on 9 May 2019, the Crop Estimates Liaison Committee (CELC) oversaw the
process for the finalisation of the crop production figures of commercial wheat, malting barley
and canola for 2018.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/downl ...
2019-05-20
Press release
Farmers show their determination against shale gas in Supreme Court of Appeal
...
2019-06-10
News
State of reservoirs 10 June 2019
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/1P3ufcg89SQWlInnazRz2WHDDSFQqHr7m5H21B9o.pdf" target="_blank">Stand van damme 10 Junie 2019 | State of reservoirs 10 June 2019</a>
2019-05-22
News
Foot and Mouth Diseases: Vhembe district. End of outbreak
Herewith the most recent FMD Update from DAFF.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/a2PE2tyXKdYoeA63mcC9N6FWTgvuiZDxdtbKgl4G.pdf" target="_blank">Foot and Mouth Diseases: Vhembe district. End of outbreak </a>
2019-05-23
Press release
Agri SA Executive Director to head up WFO working group
...
2019-05-29
News
DAFF Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak officially over
All farmers are requested to urgently vaccinate their animals against anthrax. This includes cattle, sheep and goats. Anthrax also occurs within game and under no circumstances must venison of infected game, be consumed.
Read the full statement ...
2019-05-30
Press release
Cabinet 2019: Streamlining welcome, but the real work starts now
Agri SA welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s smaller, more streamlined cabinet, but now we need engagement with the new officials about policy issues that farmers face on a daily basis. Agri SA liaises continuously with ministers and senior governm ...
2019-06-04
Press release
Farm safety: the first national priority
Farm safety: the first national priority
Agri SA, with Agri Western Cape, want to strongly condemn the recent murder of Stefan Smit, a farmer from Stellenbosch. Agri SA would also like to convey its condolences to the Smit family. He will be reme ...
2019-06-06
News
Corteva Agriscience listed on the NYSE as Leading, Independent, Global Pure-Play Agriculture Company
Corteva Agriscience Completes Separation from DowDuPont to Form Leading, Independent, Global Pure-Play Agriculture Company
• New company is global leader in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding ...
2019-06-10
News
May 2019: Tractor and combine harvester sales
Read the SAAMA media statement here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/34IWGEEAu29vNHbg5WWcIft4giU753gJdu64opKk.pdf" target="_blank">SAAMA Mei | May 2019</a>
2019-06-11
News
Corteva Agriscience and John Deere invest in technology solutions and tools to help farmers improve
Pretoria, South Africa., June. 11, 2019 - Corteva Agriscience™ and John Deere, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of equipment, today kicked off a three-day marketing collaboration where they presented their technology solutions and to ...
2019-04-25
News
Agri SA Commodity and Corporate Conference
Agri SA's Commodity and Corporate Conference was hosted on 24 - 25 April 2019 at Future Africa with the theme Research for Development.
Find the presentations here:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Xo30E2NjGbxRqE1YVHwBFJDBiImSs8PeinOwb ...
2019-08-27
News
Statement on Eskom issued by Ministry of Public Enterprises
Eskom is a key institution in the energy sector and a critical component of the South African economy. The country’s economic performance is reliant on Eskom providing reliable and sustainable supply of electricity. The lesson is clear: for growth, ...
2019-04-24
News
Agri SA survey confirms structural shift in research spend
Agri SA today released its 2019 survey which shows the agriculture sector has undergone a discernible structural shift in research spend. The survey indicates that the spend is moved away from the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and towards a var ...
2019-06-19
Press release
SONA #2 2019: watershed or shipwreck
Agri SA would like to urge President Cyril Ramaphosa to use the forthcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) to announce what the vast majority of South Africans have been waiting for: a shift to sustainable and reliable government policies.
The ...
2019-06-21
Press release
SONA #2 2019: Last opportunity to capitalise on public trust
Agri SA is optimistic about the State of the Nation Address (SONA), but this is the last opportunity for government to capitalise on the remaining public trust and deliver on its promises. The SONA delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday n ...
2019-07-01
News
African Swine Fever Awareness
Following the outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) reported in the North West, Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) will be embarking on roadshows and awareness camp ...
2019-07-03
Press release
The yearly Agri Gauteng Ekspo, in proud partnership with Agri SA
The yearly Agri Gauteng Ekspo, in proud partnership with Agri SA
Home of the professional farmer
Agri Gauteng, in collaboration with Agri SA, will be presenting the 2nd Agri Gauteng Ekspo this year. The Ekspo is committed to showcase a vibrant i ...
2019-07-04
Press release
Agriculture scores a hit against fracking
Agri SA is ecstatic about the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in favour of Agri Eastern Cape and other stakeholders, that no fracking shall be allowed for the time being.
The SCA found that the current regulations regarding shale ga ...
2019-08-01
News
Monthly Food Security Bulletin of South Africa: July 2019
Read the full bulletin here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/enEQ1uWIW3KaBjtV30E7irIk1Y8zsj3hR2zRVl0D.pdf" target="_blank">Monthly Food Security Bulletin of South Africa: July 2019</a>
2019-08-06
News
Census of Commercial Agriculture 2017 (CoCA)
Since Stats SA officers are currently out on farm visits, please find the following: The schedule for farm visits.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/j2ZKpPC7BlmMRbLf8WUqOlk1nSQF3X5WYo3NUhSD.pdf" target="_blank">CoCA skedule | CoCA schedule ...
2020-06-22
News
State of reservoirs on 22 June 2020
Balancing Dams
Unlike a storage dam where the primary purpose is the long term storage of water, a balancing dam is designed to act as a multi-purpose facility. Commonly it would serve as a distribution point from where water is diverted into pipe ...
2020-07-03
News
NAMC South African supply and demand estimates for grains and oil seeds June 2020
The South African supply and demand projections for grains and oilseeds for June 2020 are as follows:
WHITE MAIZE (2020/21 New Season)
Supply: The total supply of white maize is projected at 9 349 583 tons for the 2020/21 marketing season. This ...
2020-04-29
DAFF COVID-19 Way forward upon closure of intervention application process
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, MP is pleased to announce that by the closing date of applications for the COVID-19 intervention, 42 444 application forms were received against the number of 34 612 fo ...
2020-04-06
News
State of reservoirs 6 April 2020
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/IUcLn3NTff8ZDcauMKemXsHnmP75M1HPLQqZsqDB.pdf" target="_blank">Stand van damme 6 April 2020 | State of reservoirs 6 April 2020</a>
2019-08-16
News
DAFF: African swine fever outbreak and surveillance report August
Read the report here:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/606hmOg9cPYysZDpBPWjb8QoOv3leESJXMZKvVBF.pdf" target="_blank">African swine fever outbreak ans surveillance report August</a>
2019-07-16
Press release
Agri SA welcomes Minister’s intention to work with organised agriculture
Agri SA is heartened by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza's budget speech delivered at Parliament today.
President of Agri SA, Dan Kriek, who attended the speech welcomed the focus on partnerships, agric ...
2019-07-23
News
Intern: Labour and Land Centres of Excellence
Agri SA is looking for a young and dynamic individual to fulfill a joint role between the Labour and Land Centres of Excellence. Such a person will be providing support to both the heads of the respective Labour and Land Centres of Excellence, in bo ...
2019-07-25
News
Intern: Disaster Management
Agri SA is looking for a young and dynamic individual to join the team as a disaster management intern. Such a person will be providing support to Agri SA risk desk. We are looking for someone with solid research and writing capability, advanced com ...
2019-07-28
Press release
Panel report raises red flags for agriculture
Agri SA is extremely concerned about several aspects of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform’s report and particularly the controversial recommendations which include amending the Constitution and land ceilings. Agri SA does not support a ...
2019-07-29
News
Land reform reports
Find the report of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform here:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ogHIBBLYNklYA6Qhm88fDuFEpAMIODs6e3Ju41Av.pdf" target="_blank">Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform report </a>
Find the alter ...
2019-07-31
Press release
Agriculture can save South Africa from its unemployment crisis
Agri SA is concerned about the rising unemployment rate and wishes to remind the government that investor confidence, especially in agriculture, is imperative to get job creation on track. The increase in South Africa’s unemployment levels to a rec ...
2019-08-13
News
Post office accepts debit, credit cards
The SA Post Office (Sapo) now accepts debit and credit cards as a payment method for the renewal of motor vehicle licences at its branches that offer the service.
The service is available at selected post offices in all provinces except Mpumalang ...
2019-08-16
News
Invitation to comment: Statutory measures
Dear affected groups in the grains and oilseeds industries
Please see the attached press release for your attention.
The NAMC received a request for the continuation of statutory measures related to registration, records and returns, and in parti ...
2019-08-19
Press release
Farming community’s safety is a priority
“The safety of the farming community in South Africa is a priority for the Agri Securitas Trust Fund; therefore, it has recently again allocated more than R1,5 million to approximately 420 farmers and 15 500 farm workers across South Africa via 12 ...
2019-08-21
News
July 2019 livestock disease trends
Monthly report on livestock disease trends as informally reported by veterinarians belonging to the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA), a group of the South African Veterinary Association.
This month the focus falls on BIOSEC ...
2019-08-27
News
Call for comments: Towards an Economic Strategy for South Africa
The Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mboweni, is calling on members of the public to make comments on a paper published today, titled: Economic transformation, inclusive growth, and competitiveness: Towards an Economic Strategy for South Africa.
The p ...
2019-08-29
Press release
Economic debate welcomed but implementation remains the Achilles heel
Agri SA welcomes the latest National Treasury document[2] in principle as it addresses several policy challenges and structural issues, giving specific solutions that are otherwise absent in many policy proposals. Agriculture is well-positioned to gi ...
2019-09-01
News
NAMC: The Farm-to-Retail-Price-Spread
The farm value share is the value of the farm product’s equivalent in the final food product purchased by the consumers. The Farm-to-Retail-Price-Spread (FTRPS) is the difference between what the consumer pays for the food product at retail level a ...
2019-11-05
News
Eskom power alert on 5 November 2019
Eskom Power Alert 1: The electricity system is severely constrained, but the probability of loadshedding is low
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Ch3kfjZpTS0zhXDP8ktjBHkzsiSrkGRNhLtxGfdG.pdf" target="_blank">Eskom power alert</ ...
2019-09-04
Press release
Violence: Urgent plan of action needed
Agri SA strongly condemns the violence taking place across the country. The degree of media coverage shows South Africa and the world that the country has an enormous crime problem. It cannot be wished away or not spoken about; a clear plan of action ...
2019-09-04
News
South African Food Security Bulletin: August 2019
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/yGZLvqPbL9ql8wOM6MSasGjN7iDWX1XtQWhwVvps.pdf" target="_blank">Read the latest South African Food Security Bulletin for the month of August 2019</a>
2019-09-10
News
NAMC Market Intelligence Report
Read the report here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/esOSYheYfCtuepvxXvx7hGr5MiJCvGWQAa3PBSvc.pdf" target="_blank">NAMC Market Intelligence Report</a>
2019-09-12
Press release
Agricultural sector and academia join hands
Agri SA and Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of AgriSciences hosted a colloquium to facilitate important discussions among agricultural role players, academics and research institutions. More than 70 agriculture-leaders and researchers took p ...
2019-09-12
Press release
47 Farm murders a tragic loss
Agri SA is concerned about the number of farm murders that was announced by the South African Police Service (SAPS) today. Although this figure is a decrease from the 62 farm murders in the previous financial year, it remains enormous and amounts to ...
2019-09-17
News
Smallholder Market Access Tracker (SMAT) Baseline Report by the NAMC
Please find the Smallholder Market Access Tracker (SMAT) Baseline Report produced under Markets and Economic Research Centre of NAMC here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/MYXJRczK9VfCXhu5KAoG39mxwlhtZB9UxlgjXLCo.pdf" target="_blank">Smallh ...
2020-07-08
News
NAMC market Intelligence Report Week 27
From the report - Field crops: Domestic and Regional Perspectives
South Africa is expecting a bumper maize crop harvest which could suppress domestic prices in the upcoming months. The availability of large domestic maize crop will enhance the cou ...
2019-09-20
Press release
Outcome in Melmoth-case huge success
Agri SA is elated about the outcome of the Melmoth case in favour of the landowners this week. The outcome brings some comfort to concerned landowners regarding the manner in which experts will deal with the concept of just and equitable compensation ...
2020-07-23
News
NAMC's Food Basket Price Monthly for July 2020
• During May 2020, the nominal cost of the NAMC’s 28-item urban food basket amounted to R960.07 compared to the R937.22 reported during April 2020, resulting in a monthly percentage increase of 2.4%. When compared to May 2019, an annual (y-o-y) p ...
2020-07-23
Stats SA Wholesale trade sales (Preliminary) May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown regulations since 27 March 2020 have had an extensive impact on economic activity. Measured in real terms (constant 2015 prices), wholesale trade sales decreased by 20,7% in May 2020 compared with May 2019.
Seaso ...
2019-09-25
News
Labour and Development Centre of Excellence Newsletter
This is a short summary of the different Nedlac and other engagements that the Agri SA Labour and Development Centre of Excellence was involved in from August to mid-September 2019.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/3ipUSsQVdAZMqSH86TRFU ...
2020-03-16
News
State of reservoirs 16 March 2020
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/KdIGzWBfR0itNsKMw98mcFaUtRsx3h8j2RGVavH4.pdf" target="_blank">Stand van damme | State of reservoirs 16 March 2020</a>
2019-04-10
Press release
Ministers address farmers
Agri SA looks forward to welcoming members representative of the entire value chain at its annual congress next week. The theme of this year’s congress is The shaping of the South African agricultural landscape in the age of the Fourth Industrial R ...
2019-10-03
Press release
Ministers address farmers
Agri SA looks forward to welcoming members representative of the entire value chain at its annual congress next week. The theme of this year’s congress is The shaping of the South African agricultural landscape in the age of the Fourth Industrial R ...
2019-10-03
News
Vacancy: Communications Officer
Agri SA seeks a go-getter with a background in journalism or communication to promote Agri SA and agriculture within South Africa.
If you meet the requirements and would like to apply, please forward your CV to Marieke Oberholzer: marieke@agrisa. ...
2019-10-11
Press release
Agri SA announces Board at the 2019 Congress
Agri SA congratulates its Board who have been elected at the 2019 Congress today. The Board is representative of the entire agricultural value chain, including Agri SA’s provincial affiliates, commodity organisations and corporate members.
“I ...
2019-10-11
Press release
Agri SA supports the revised Rural Safety Strategy
Agri SA supports the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) revised Rural Safety Strategy that was launched today in Louis Trichardt. The strategy highlights once again the urgent need to curb crime in rural and farming areas. If the strategy is imp ...
2019-10-14
News
Agri SA congress: Presidential address
Dan Kriek delivered his presidential address on Thursday 10 October 2019 at Agri SA's congress.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/5U4tFbpuf28kDeGm1okJXkVHUv067RBmTUIABB8b.pdf" target="_blank">Presidential address</a>
2019-10-15
News
Agri SA congress presentations
Agri SA's Congress was hosted on 10 – 11 October 2019 at the Maslow Sun Times Square, with the theme: Shaping the South African agricultural landscape in the age of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Find the presentations here:
<a href="https:// ...
2019-10-18
Press release
Load shedding: South Africa needs urgent implementation of electricity sector reforms
Agri SA is deeply concerned by the negative impact that load shedding can have on the primary agricultural sector, the food value chain and the South African economy.
“Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding from Wednesday, catching the South ...
2019-10-23
News
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2019)
The IRP is an electricity infrastructure development plan based on least-cost electricity supply and demand balance, taking into account security of supply and the environment (minimize negative emissions and water usage).
Read more here: <a href ...
2020-01-31
News
Eskom Stage 2 loadshedding on Friday, 31 January 2020
Friday, 31 January 2020: Eskom stopped stage 2 loadshedding at 6:00 this morning and
will continue with stage 2 from 9:00 today (Friday) until 6:00 on Monday. This is due to a
shortage of generation capacity and depleted emergency resources, which ...
2019-10-25
News
OPB: Availablility of Pulpy Kidney Alum vaccine
Read more:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/QVpEXp1O6nVhMEebN6lc0s3bOjvlfGKw1I8xUWnr.pdf" target="_blank"> Die beskikbaarheid van Bloednier-entstof | Availability of Pulpy Kidney Alum vaccine</a>
2020-07-23
News
June 2020 report on livestock disease trends
The June disease report and maps as compiled from reports received from 133 veterinary practices, State veterinarians, consultants and laboratories all over South Africa.
This report is distributed to you with the compliment of the Rural Veterinar ...
Agri SA expects the Medium-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to make adequate resources available to boost agriculture’s competitiveness and to support farmers, especially in the drought affected areas.
Minister Tito Mboweni will table the Me ...
2019-10-29
News
A tribute to Johannes Frederik van Zyl
Oom Kosie, as he was commonly known, was a person whose posture and stature were in direct contrast. A small man with great knowledge and insight, especially about agricultural affairs, he was fearless and a colossus in this field. His career was d ...
2019-10-30
Press release
MTBPS 2019: Agriculture left high and dry
Agri SA is disappointed with the Medium-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered by the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni in Parliament today.
“Whilst the MTBPS does not include detailed spending plans or tax proposals[1], the Mi ...
2019-10-31
Press release
Farmers are not facing the drought alone
Agri SA stands with every farmer, farm worker and farming community that is suffering as a result of the devastating drought in South Africa. During the past four years, thousands of tons of feed, as well as cash and humanitarian aid, had been provid ...
2019-11-01
News
News flash: High Court to decide on crucial water rights matters
High Court to decide on crucial water rights matters
Janse Rabie, Head of Natural Resources, Agri SA
On 30 and 31 October 2019 the Pretoria High Court heard three matters that are crucial to the way in which water use rights in the agricultural s ...
2019-01-01
News
News flash: High Court to decide on crucial water rights matters
High Court to decide on crucial water rights matters
- Janse Rabie (Head of Natural Resources, Agri SA)
On 30 and 31 October 2019 the Pretoria High Court heard three matters that are crucial to the way in which water use rights in the agricultura ...
2019-11-06
News
Eskom power alert on 6 November 2019
The system remains very constrained today
Wednesday, 06 November 2019: The power system remains severely constrained this morning with unplanned breakdowns above 12 000 MW.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/yWmnI6u4tySb0L ...
2019-11-06
News
NAMC Market Intelligence Report: Week 44 of 2019
Please find the Week 44 of 2019 Market Intelligence Report produced under Markets and Economic Research Centre of NAMC.
This link also takes you to the soft copy of the publication - https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NAMC-Market-In ...
2019-11-07
Press release
Agri SA cautions Ad Hoc Committee on amending section 25 of the Constitution
On 6 November 2019, Agri SA attended a constitutional dialogue on land ownership hosted by the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament tasked with initiating legislation to amend the property clause. Agri SA and several other organisations and experts were i ...
2019-11-08
News
Eskom power alert 8 November 2019
The system remains tight and vulnerable with a high risk of loadshedding for later today.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/downloadImage/IX1RXj67gA4ZqfnDQ3aylZI7uHJPcu8I6bSSx2vm.png" target="_blank">Eskom power alert 8 November 2019</a ...
2019-11-08
Press release
Agri SA is proud of its Young Farmer of the Year
Agri SA congratulated Johan van der Schyff who last night was named Toyota SA/Agri SA’s Young Farmer of the Year for 2019. An egg producer from the Plettenberg Bay area, Johan produces approximately 1 million dozen eggs per month, also for exportin ...
2019-11-12
News
Agri SA's Agriculture Drought Report 2019/2020
Today, Agri SA hosted a press briefing on the severe drought experienced throughout South Africa. The panel included members from various sectors presenting agriculture, namely, Gerhard Schutte - Red Meat Producers, Jannie de Villiers - Grain SA, Wie ...
2019-11-19
News
Joint statement on Foot and Mouth Disease
Joint statement of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the National Animal Health Forum on Foot and Mouth Disease
Read the full statement here:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/FeLhhUTodsqOdVvJbENYMGzJ ...
2019-11-22
News
Constructive cooperation between Government and the Red Meat Industry
“The conversation with the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on the Red Meat Industry and the foot and mouth diseases (FMD) situation which took place yesterday was very constructive”, says Koos van der Ryst, chairman of ...
2019-11-22
Press release
Grave concern over FMD outbreaks
Agri SA expresses its concern over the national banning of livestock auctions as a result of the latest cases of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Limpopo.
“This will have an adverse economic impact on the agricultural sector,” cautioned Omri va ...
2019-11-25
News
Agri SA Congress 2019: Podcast series
Agri SA hosted its 2019 congress in Pretoria. It was an exciting two days with the theme "Shaping the South African agricultural landscape in the age of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Listen to the presentations in a Podcast series here:
Presi ...
2019-11-27
News
NAMC Market Intelligence Report: Week 47 of 2019
Please find the Week 44 of 2019 Market Intelligence Report produced under Markets and Economic Research Centre of NAMC.
This link also takes you to the soft copy of the publication - https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Market-Intelli ...
2020-02-13
News
Final area planted and crop production figures of commercial maize, sunflower seed, soybeans, ground
At a meeting held on 13 February 2020, the Crop Estimates Liaison Committee (CELC) oversaw the
process for the finalisation of the crop production figures of commercial white and yellow maize,
sunflower seed, soybeans, groundnuts and sorghum for 20 ...
2019-11-29
Press release
Agri SA ready to engage on Water Master Plan
On 28 November 2019 the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, launched the much anticipated National Water and Sanitation Master Plan (NW&SMP) in Pretoria. The NW&SMP outlines the short, medium, and long-term strategy t ...
2019-11-29
News
DAFF: African swine fever outbreak and surveillance update report November 2019
In November 2019, an outbreak of foot ans Mouth disease (FMD) was confirmed on a farm in the Capricorn district of Limpopo province, which is in the suspended FMD free zone.
Read more<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/4CXcLyw33hYzrc0Ll59Zm ...
2019-12-03
Press release
Be more alert and prepared during festive season
Agri SA and TLU SA, in a joint statement issued today, said it was difficult to urge their members to remain calm and refrain from acting irresponsibly while farm attacks and crime against the farming community continue unabated.
The 53 murders r ...
2019-12-01
News
URGENT NOTICE: BAN ON LIVESTOCK AUCTIONS
Please take note of the attached Government Gazette Vol 654 dated 4 December 2019 No 42883 indicating a national ban on any activities for which live cloven-hoofed animals are physically brought onto a piece of land or property from two or more place ...
2019-12-04
News
Joint statement of the Department Of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the FMD Tech
Progress has been reported consistently over the past four weeks since the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Molemole. To date, 11 commercial properties have been found to be infected and confirmed positive: Seven in Capricorn, two in Vhemb ...
2020-03-02
News
Fuel prices 4 March 2020
Price changes to be effected on Wednesday 4 March 2020
Click here for comprehensive information:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/jZBUbGL2cSBx262VN14oGnHxAhfEx2uBFshhs5pV.pdf" target="_blank">Brandstofpryse Maart 2020 | Fuel prices Marc ...
2019-12-05
Press release
Overhasty public consultation on section 25 amendment slammed
Agri SA is disappointed in the decision by the Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with the amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution, to not allow for proper consultation and public participation. The Ad Hoc Committee discussed the draft Bill to amend the pr ...
2019-12-06
News
Temporary ban of auctions as interim prevention measures for spreading of foot and mouth disease
"The Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO) supports the extremely drastic measures to place a temporary ban on, among other things, auctions and shows of cloven-hoofed animals as announced in the Government Gazette of 4 December 2019," said Mr Koos ...
2019-12-06
News
Stage 2 loadshedding will continue today from 09:00 until 06:00 on Saturday 7 December 2019
Friday, 6 December 2019: Eskom terminated Stage 2 loadshedding at 05:00 today, after
having to loadshed from 16:00 on Thursday evening. As the generating plant continues
to perform at low levels of reliability, our technical teams were unable to re ...
2019-12-06
Press release
Dan Kriek resigns after 25 years of involvement in organised agriculture
It is with sadness that Agri SA’s Board received Dan Kriek’s notice of resignation as President of Agri SA. After long and thorough consideration, Kriek decided to step down from this position with effect from 31 December 2019, due to health and ...
Invitation for public comments on Eskom’s 2018/19 Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) application and indicative timelines for the determination process.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/EQ1fvit4FdtMfvqoSCSdEcLXgHIrodXL8uklHu ...
2019-12-01
News
Eskom power alert 10 December 2019
Eskom is currently implementing Stage 4 rotational loadshedding until 23:00 tonight
Tuesday, 10 December 2019: As communicated in the power alert issued last night, Eskom is implementing Stage 4 rotational loadshedding until 23:00 tonight as a resul ...
2019-12-10
News
Eskom power alert on 10 December 2019
Eskom is currently implementing Stage 4 rotational loadshedding until 23:00 tonight
Tuesday, 10 December 2019: As communicated in the power alert issued last night, Eskom is implementing Stage 4 rotational loadshedding until 23:00 tonight as a resul ...
2019-12-12
Press release
Load shedding: Looming crisis in agriculture
“Eskom has implemented stage 6 load shedding from 18:00 to 22:00 on Monday evening, catching the South African economy off guard,” says Nicol Jansen, Agri SA’s chair of the Centre of Excellence: Economics and Trade. “The latest round of load ...
Joint statement on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak Limpopo
No further cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) were reported in the past week, but livestock owners and the general public should remain vigilant for clinical signs of FMD in their animals.
Read more:<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/k3 ...
Joint statement on fake news: Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak Limpopo
Joint statement of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the FMD Technical Task Team on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak Limpopo
A message has been distributed widely on social media stating that the Vhembe Distri ...
2020-01-09
News
Eskom Stage 2 loadshedding to continue until 06:00 on Friday
Thursday, 09 January 2020: The system remains severely constrained and unpredictable, and as such loadshedding stage 2 will unfortunately have to continue from 08:00 this morning until 06:00 tomorrow morning (Friday).
Read more: <a href="https:/ ...
2020-01-14
News
Progress on Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in Molemole District
After a recent meeting held through the FMD Technical Task Team decision was, as in the previous outbreak, to keep the public updated on the progress made during the outbreak. See here the recent media release:
See here the Basic Biosecurity Guide ...
2020-01-16
News
Monthly food security bulletin of South Africa: December 2019
South African Food Security Bulletin for the month of December 2019 as prepared by the
Directorate: Statistics and Economic Analysis of DAFF.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/FmJsDoZ8dL40elB89xNwrtWUByQtMbNkZBg9jiyx.pdf" ta ...
2020-01-17
News
Agri SA strengthens disaster management centre
Agri SA has appointed Andrea Campher as manager of its disaster management centre on 13 January 2020.
Campher holds a master’s degree in environmental law and governance, which focused on climate adaptation in the agricultural sector. Before s ...
2020-01-22
Press release
Implosion of the Land Bank and Moody’s downgrade, a major setback for growth and transformation of t
Agri SA questions the state of corporate governance at the Land Bank. Moody’s downgrade of the Land Bank is evident of an unhealthy state of affairs at governance and management level within the bank. And it is a setback for growth and transformati ...
2020-01-23
Press release
Day of Prayer
Agri SA calls on every South African to join hands and to pray for the future of our country, specifically for the much-needed agricultural sector.
“Agriculture is one of the primary sectors of the country that can play a role in stimulating ec ...
2020-02-27
News
FMD Molemole follow-up report 27 February 2020
Read more on the most recent update on the Progress on Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Molemole District.
<a <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/HYk0U6DTKGeZBY1hwGYaveNPVaHd4iHu4khmlw7u.pdf" target="_blank">FMD Molemole follow-up report ...
2020-03-04
Agri SA responds to the national state of disaster declaration
Agri SA acknowledges the announcement by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma to declare a national state of disaster in South Africa. The rationale behind this national disaster declaration remai ...
2020-01-27
News
Request for inputs: Draft Policy Brucellosis document
Letter from the Director Animal Health (DAFF) requesting inputs to the “Draft document - Bovine Brucellosis Control Policy, South Africa”. A kind reminder to send inputs on the brucellosis policy by 13 Feb 2020.
Read more: <a href="https://ww ...
2020-02-10
News
Call for comment on the amendment of section 25 of the Constitution
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/downloadImage/clrjufa96ZPBzUJvuy0mo4BIjWpf258eRaY6HrkP.jpeg" target="_blank">EWC - call for comments</a>
2020-02-03
News
Eskom Stage 2 loadshedding from Monday until Thursday at 06:00
Monday, 3 February 2020: Stage 2 loadshedding was terminated at 06:00 this morning and will resume at 09:00 today until Thursday at 06:00.
While rotational loadshedding is necessary due to a shortage of capacity, in an effort to minimise the impac ...
2020-02-03
News
Agricultural Leadership Development Programme
The Agricultural Leadership Development Programme provides you with an exclusive training opportunity to develop your managerial, analytical and creative decision-making competencies in the agricultural sector by honing team-building, negotiation, pr ...
2020-01-31
News
Seasonal Climate Watch: February to June 2020
1. Overview
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a borderline weak El Niño state and the forecast indicates that it will most likely remain at the border between the weak El Niño and neutral states for the rest of the summer se ...
2020-02-05
News
NAMC reports on Market Intelligence and Input Cost Monitoring
Find the Market Intelligence Report: Week 05 of 2020 produced under Markets and Economic Research Centre of NAMC.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/nMYbvtFVfgbWmfypD35uaI9SoheobmXvsN1ccdB2.pdf" target="_blank">Market Intelligen ...
2020-02-06
News
Santam & Sanlam donate R3m to alleviate impact of drought on farming communities
Cape Town, 6 February 2020 – Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, and Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services business, have collectively donated R3 million towards aid relief for farming communities. The donation ...
2020-02-05
News
Minister Didiza reassures parliament that foot and mouth diseases situation in Limpopo is under cont
MINISTER DIDIZA REASSURES PARLIAMENT THAT FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASES SITUATION IN LIMPOPO IS UNDER CONTROL AND THE BAN ON GATHERINGS OF CLOVEN HOOFED ANIMALS REMAINS IN PLACE.
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Ms Thoko Didiza, ...
2020-02-05
News
Monthly Food Security Bulletin of South Africa: January 2020
Read more<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/SRJlSenGWYSR5EZCVL5tlTT1heKgGD1rZacVxQbb.pdf" target="_blank">Monthly Food Security Bulletin of South Africa: January 2020</a>
2020-02-10
News
Dianke Nel, Agri SA's new Communications Manager
Agri SA has appointed Dianke Nel as its new Communications Manager.
Nel holds an honours degree in Communication which she obtained from the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus. Before joining Agri SA she was a radio journalist and cont ...
2020-02-13
Press release
South Africans are sick and tired of empty promises!
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2019 State of the Nation address held great promises for the country and all its people. A review to determine the extent of these promises and whether he and his government have upheld them, indicates that our country i ...
2020-02-07
News
NERSA public hearings on Eskom’s revenue application for 2018/19
The National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is inviting the public and stakeholders to attend the public hearings on the application Eskom submitted.
Please find attached the schedule for the hearings in the provinces for your atten ...
2020-02-14
Press release
Job creation in agricultural sector welcomed, but policy uncertainty over land and drought crisis re
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address does indeed have potential. Now the president must live up to the promises he made and step up to the plate. There is also great appreciation for the need expressed by the President to bring a ...
2020-02-14
News
Jaco Minnaar, Agri SA's newly elected deputy president
Jaco Minnaar, chairperson of Grain South Africa and board member of Agri SA, was at the recent Agri SA board meeting, elected as deputy president of Agri SA.
Agri SA congratulates Jaco and is looking forward to the contribution he will make in th ...
2020-02-17
News
Minister Didiza updates the public on the unbanning of auctions
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza, MP has today 17 February 2020, announced that the blanket ban on gatherings animals is now lifted, since the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth three months ago in the Molemole District in ...
2020-02-18
Press release
Agricultural sector’s answer to power supply
Agri SA welcomes the attention President Cyril Ramaphosa gave to the Eskom crisis in his state of the nation address. It was heartening to see that Agri SA’s prior discussions with Minister Pravin Gordhan concerning the energy crises and agricultur ...
2020-02-19
Press release
National minimum wage increase
Agri SA takes note of the increase of 3.8% to the national minimum wage which will come into effect on 1 March 2020. The increase is exactly in line with the recommendation made to the Minister of Employment and Labour by the National Minimum Wage Co ...
2020-02-20
Press release
Cannabis products in agriculture
Cannabis products in agriculture
Agri SA notes the government's plan to open up and regulate the commercial use of hemp products, providing opportunities for small-scale farmers and formulate policy on the use of cannabis products for medicinal pu ...
2020-02-20
Press release
Agri SA welcomes Western Cape Court decision on Philippi Horticultural Area development
Agri SA welcomes the Western Cape High Court’s ruling earlier the week in a matter concerning the Philippi Horticultural Area and the impact of a proposed residential development on one of Cape Town’s crucial underground aquifers.
On 17 Februa ...
2020-02-21
Press release
2020 National Budget Speech – time for decisive action
The Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, faces a tough challenge in presenting the National Budget Speech on the 26th of February. He will have to show a commitment to fiscal consolidation in the context of a constrained environment plagued by low econ ...
2020-02-26
Press release
2020 National Budget Speech – Sensible choices in a challenging environment
The Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, made sensible choices to manage the government budget and support the economy. The budget highlights a renewed focus on the importance of boosting economic growth.
The stance of limiting tax increases is welc ...
2020-02-27
News
Public hearings on the proposed amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution
Find details for the final programme here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/yQzt4Nj74B6ibbDLFEYA4ZR8Vnozc2TIzuaReBWu.pdf" target="_blank">Section 25 public hearing schedule</a>
The unexpected and alarming spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has sparked fears of a global economic slowdown. South African agriculture exports approximately 25 commodities amounting to a value of more than $10 billion annually.
“The current ...
2020-03-06
News
International Snapshot February 2020
The agricultural sector remains the pride of South Africa with its increased export value to the alternative markets as well as traditional markets.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/NQLgfJZml3vmz8xdrIp1v348OdO7Bk0RDFF0l2oP.pd ...
2020-02-28
News
Umlindi, Issue 2020-02 February 2020
This magazine by the ARC gives an overview of:
1. Drought conditions after the January 2020 rainfall
2. Standard precipitation index
3. Rainfall decreases
4. Vegetation conditions
5. Fires
6. Water surface resources
Read the magazine here: ...
2020-03-06
News
No loadshedding is currently expected for the weekend
Friday, 06 March 2020: Even though the generation system remains constrained, Eskom does not expect to implement loadshedding this weekend although unplanned breakdowns remain above the 10 500MW mark. We remind South Africans, however, that the gener ...
2020-03-09
News
GDP Quarter 4 2019
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 1,4% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The only contributors to growth in the fourth quarter were mining, finance and personal services. The biggest losers were agriculture, forestry and fishin ...
2020-04-01
Agri SA's tips for safe workplaces during COVID-19 (Various languages)
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/aB8loHq9r06RwbGhGWPlCUuyxnzB3edH4mVmNWZS.pdf" target="_blank"> Agri SA's tips for safe workplaces during COVID-19</a>
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/R6TgAzMKJ5fotPY9Hgoi8XWiyzB3Rqr ...
2020-01-16
Press release
Agri SA calls on agricultural sector to adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures
Agri SA welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare the COVID-19 outbreak as a national state of disaster. This pandemic not only impacts on the day to day business of all sectors, but it poses a serious health hazard to all Sou ...
2020-03-16
Agri SA calls on agricultural sector to adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures
Agri SA welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare the COVID-19 outbreak as a national state of disaster. This pandemic not only impacts on the day to day business of all sectors, but it poses a serious health hazard to all Sou ...
2020-03-19
COVID-19: Tough times ahead for SA economy
Examples of COVID-19’s shorter-term economic consequences include falling demand for airline and tourism services, disruptions to supply chains and global food systems. South Africa’s economic challenges include amongst others, high and rising le ...
2020-03-19
Stats SA fieldwork suspension
Stats SA staff will suspend data collection on farms due to the COVID-19. This means that Stats SA staff are not expected to be visiting farms as of today until 31 March 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ZpDownQUX8vZ0LrNc ...
2020-03-23
South Africa is food secure and consumers are urged to stop panic buying amid COVID-19
The increase in COVID-19 cases in South Africa is a major concern for everyone. The steps taken by the government to combat the further spread of the virus should be supported by all.
However, drastic measures are envisaged if the virus spreads fu ...
2020-03-24
Drastic times call for drastic measures in South Africa
Agri SA welcomes the drastic measures President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced to the nation regarding the mitigation activities related to COVID-19 and the spread of the disease in South Africa. As of today, there are 402 confirmed cases of COVID-19 ...
Results of agricultural census released at a crucial time
Agri SA welcomes the release of results for the latest[1] Census of Commercial Agriculture (CoCA). We realise that good decision-making on the spectrum of matters that affect agriculture should be based on accurate and reliable information.
This ...
2020-03-25
Agriculture, a strategic sector, must now be safe!
Joint media statement by Agri SA and TLU SA
Both Agri SA and TLU SA calls on their members to be more alert, and on the police to maintain visibility in rural areas during this time. As agricultural organisations, we realise that the police are cu ...
2020-03-26
Directives on COVID-19 Pandemic
Directive to Municipalities, Provinces and others on COVID-19 Pandemic
Government Gazette: No. 11063
Directions issued by the Minister of Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs with respect to the response to Covid-19
...
2020-03-26
Final lock down regulations COVID-19 Pandemic
Disaster Management Act 2002: Amendment of regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2)
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Gp03FzRj2qTW1gVuSVAvJe1o5GtbRFUI0dDysw1T.pdf" target="_blank">Final lock down regulations</a>
2020-03-27
Amended regulations relating to harvesting and storage of agricultural products
Disaster Management Act (57/2002): Amendment of Regulations issued in Terms of Section 27 (2)
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/qyOWFt4nXGZ5Am1ccxZFKpAleGJDcymV3ivVU94S.pdf" target="_blank">Disaster Management Act 2002 Amendme ...
2020-03-25
Eskom postponement of contact stakeholder engagements
The Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to combat the Coronavirus (COVID19) has reference.
The World Health Organisation has declared the Coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic and South Africa has declared a national state of di ...
2020-03-27
Water Research Commission's fact sheet on water and COVID-19
For information on water quality, sanitation and hygiene management in light of Covid-19 please read the article below and also visit the WRC's website http://www.wrc.org.za/corona-virus/
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Ksl4 ...
2020-04-20
What to do if you suspect a case of COVID-19 in your workplace
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Dikmp5Bysc5ncWmBB8DgU4mWsutzySae9eG1caCn.pdf" target="_blank">What to do if you suspect a case of COVID-19 in your workplace</a>
2020-03-26
News
Update Report on the HPAI H5N8 outbreak and surveillance
On 19 June 2017, a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenzas (HPAI) was confirmed on a chicken farm in Mpumalanga Province, this was the first outbreak ever of HPAI in chickens in South Africa. Since the index case, a number of other poultry and os ...
2020-03-28
Press release
No time for politics now, save the economy and our country!
Moody’s downgrade of South Africa’s sovereign credit rating to ‘Ba1’ from ‘Baa3’ is not unexpected. A perfect storm has been in the making for some time due to policy uncertainty, weak economic growth, rising debt levels, a decline in inc ...
2020-03-24
BFAP COVID-19 How SA spend food budgets
One of the key features of any economy experiencing the scale and magnitude of the current COVID-19 outbreak is to assess the ability of people to get access to food. Although South Africa’s rural population depends on some form of own household fo ...
2020-03-31
COVID-19 lockdown: Implications for transport in agriculture
Download the information here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/9Am4FhgOBUGdkHJgMAZM88vEiXRoD2jflt2doGO3.pdf" target="_blank">• COVID-19 Lockdown: Implications for transport in agriculture</a>
2020-04-01
News
Eskom doubles maintenance as demand drops
With the COVID-19 national lockdown in full effect, Eskom has experienced a significant reduction in demand for electricity. Electricity usage has dropped by between 7 500MW and 9 000MW since the lockdown came into effect last week. This has allowed ...
2020-03-31
COVID-19 lockdown: Agri SA Employment letter - SAMPLE
Contact the provincial or commodity organisation where you hold membership to obtain the information and forms. https://www.agrisa.co.za/members
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/fgcE1TixB7wMtvvQc1MtRO0wbNB3V4Ch29Evu080.pdf" target="_blan ...
2020-03-31
COVID-19 lockdown: Frequently Asked Questions
This document is a guideline of best practices and a living document.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/uSzlHeUSMksEEdjhTIRuCwwvUGvLYq5ygGHPGyE4.pdf" target="_blank">Agri SA COVID-19 FAQ</a>
2020-03-31
Easy - AID guide for employers
The COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Guide has guidelines for employers who must claim from the Unemployment Insurance Fund during the restriction
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/RLyao0gWcUZRx7RPtSyry7fZT3LigqpiYg6twNm9.pdf" t ...
2020-03-31
Directions issued by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environmen
Directions issued by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in terms of regulation 10(8) of the regulations issued in terms of section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (act no. 57 of 2002): Measures to address, prevent and ...
2020-03-31
Transnet Cautionary notice of potential force majuere
As Transnet, our primary concern continues to be the health and safety of our employees and the local communities in which we live and work. In this regard and in direct response to the Presidents call and declaration, Transnet has taken a decision t ...
2020-03-31
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
On 15 March 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation and declared the outbreak of the Covid-19 as a national state of disaster in terms of section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2020. This came after the World Health Organisast ...
2020-03-31
Agri SA War room strategy
Find essential information here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/72txtkNn6SN5Uc8VCQakHUN2dvk1t2Y9p1U6F2Z6.pdf" target="_blank">Agri SA war room strategy </a>
2020-03-31
COVID-19 TERS BENEFITS EASY AID
The COVID19 TERS Easy Aid is a guide on assistance available to employers and employees.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/egY5AHnJ8nlCZRklALjgwZ2DN05b8w7FYHhhGPnV.pdf" target="_blank">COVID 19 TERS EASY AID</a>
2020-04-01
News
Thank you Farmers and Farm workers!
Stay positive and continue to feed our people!
South Africa and the world need farmers and farm workers more than ever.
Together we shall overcome!
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/3s8cpMj0QUPHCbAfN7FEYdX9g71OfpPNL5G9kb6Z.pdf" target=" ...
2020-03-31
Government Gazette: Disaster benefit directive
The BCEA directive provides clarity on how payment and leave should be made to employees.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/alQLFfP68KoeOtSEtsyBJcTpNzT8rrvlXhe6e3JS.pdf" target="_blank">Disaster benefit directive</a>
2020-04-01
Thank you Farmers and Farm workers!
Stay positive and continue to feed our people!
South Africa and the world need farmers and farm workers more than ever.
Together we shall overcome!
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/3s8cpMj0QUPHCbAfN7FEYdX9g71OfpPNL5G9kb6Z.pdf" target=" ...
2020-03-31
Tax measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
Read the media statement by the Minister of Finance here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/AnoWMqJ4uVCWDZXTNjQkPC1MZptpR4vqvoGnKoWa.pdf" target="_blank">Media statement Tax measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic</a>
Find some explana ...
2020-04-02
News
What to do if you suspect a case of COVID-19 in your workplace
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Dikmp5Bysc5ncWmBB8DgU4mWsutzySae9eG1caCn.pdf" target="_blank">What to do if you suspect a case of COVID-19 in your workplace</a>
2020-04-02
Press release
COVID-19: Understanding, consideration and cooperation in Agri value chains imperative
Agri SA calls for understanding and considerate conduct in agricultural value chains during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The agricultural sector has a massive responsibility to ensure food security during the lockdown period, but also in the trying ...
2020-04-02
COVID-19: Understanding, consideration and cooperation in Agri value chains imperative
Agri SA calls for understanding and considerate conduct in agricultural value chains during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The agricultural sector has a massive responsibility to ensure food security during the lockdown period, but also in the trying ...
2020-03-26
SAVA guidelines during COVID-19 lockdown
The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) would like to inform veterinarians of suggested
practice guidelines in this period until the COVID-19 virus subsides to a point where it no longer poses
a threat to public and personal health.
Rea ...
2020-03-26
SAVA guideline on practice services during COVID-19 lockdown
The South African Veterinary Association guideline
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/N0UCwAzRqbjZbkLeoPS57spEKnov9NYUDK3UUEly.pdf" target="_blank">SAVA guidelines on Practice Services during COVID-19 lockdown</a>
2020-03-31
Transnet Notice of the declaration of force majeure due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/mKlrWNq64rI0b4oUrI8B36RVHlosNRIWcKyWnqw7.pdf" target="_blank">Notice of the declaration of force majeure due to the COVID-19 outbreak</a>
2020-03-26
Transnet Application of the COVID-19 lockdown proactive measures
Application of the COVID-19 lockdown proactive measures to ensure throughput of essential services 26 March - 16 April 2020
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/zDDBoHCwun7wN7uLetxvwSBi6kP9tjhxWRCoHZcP.pdf" target="_blank">Transnet applicati ...
2020-04-03
Agri SA Rural Safety suggestions for members
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/YpIgqvIxDJQln1rejPOvPMtnPYDTDuxnKCyY0uid.pdf" target="_blank">Agri SA Rural Safety suggestions for members</a>
2020-04-02
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 2 April 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/e49vkNU0fQiQInETDxW6kRSe5gZoThBINatWNY4m.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulations ...
2020-03-31
Agri SA COVID-19 Tax measures notes
Find some explanatory notes on COVID-19 tax measures here:
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/8KZFjAjP1espFsuOhfegoJfZaARq9jInhM6LmCN0.pdf " target="_blank">Agri SA COVID 19 Tax measures notes</a>
2020-03-16
BUSA documents on COVID-19
Find various BUSA (Business Unity South Africa) documents here:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/cvlqFf1EX7XorC2ZpNltw62lJuVDm6RiUqiNmcIH.pdf" target="_blank">BUSA Travel advise</a>
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/9w5lsimt ...
2020-04-03
Press release
Water supply now centralised
On 2 April 2020 water and sanitation minister, Lindiwe Sisulu announced the centralisation of water distribution through a Johannesburg-based command centre for the duration of the COVID-19 lockdown.
“We have taken all our water and put it unde ...
2020-04-03
Water supply now centralised
On 2 April 2020 water and sanitation minister, Lindiwe Sisulu announced the centralisation of water distribution through a Johannesburg-based command centre for the duration of the COVID-19 lockdown.
“We have taken all our water and put it unde ...
2020-04-03
BFAP Impact of COVID-19: Clarifying and managing essential goods and services
Over the past few days, the complex nature of South Africa’s food supply chains has come under the spotlight. These supply chains are a web of formal and informal interactions between agricultural inputs, logistics, farmers, spazas, bakkie traders, ...
2020-04-06
News
Eskom Tariffs & Charges Booklet 2020/2021
On 9 March 2020, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved Eskom’s allowable revenue from standard tariff customers to be 8.76%. This percentage is inclusive of the MYPD3 year 2 to year 5 Regulatory Clearing Account revenue amo ...
2020-04-01
Agri SA Vervoer-regulasies: COVID-19 Pandemie
The Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, issued regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act on the 25th of March 2020 to prevent the spread of covid-19 in public transport services.
Read more:<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Qn ...
2020-04-06
Transnet COVID-19 customer update: Amendment of COGTA regulations
In accordance with the President’s announcement of a nation-wide lockdown (lockdown) from midnight, Thursday 26 March 2020 until midnight on Thursday 16 April 2020, ITAC wishes to communicate the following to all stakeholders:
Read more: <a href ...
2020-04-06
BUSA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) under Rebate Item 412.11 for Business importing Critical Supplies during the National State of Disaster
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/OEURYIjrdhACCcfENyoMSWBNdNFwMoCzDyvFrqIx.pdf" target= ...
2020-04-06
DAFF media statement: Interventions to assist the agricultural sector during COVID-19
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, MP is pleased to announce the department’s interventions to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/io4y6DqKNf96s ...
2020-04-06
DAFF COVID-19 Agric disaster support fund
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, MP is pleased to announce the department’s interventions to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19.
The department has ring-fenced R1.2 billion for assistance to mainly ...
2020-04-06
DAFF COVID-19 Application form: Agricultural Disaster Support Fund
APPLICATION FORM
COVID-19 Agricultural Disaster Support Fund for smallholder and communal farmers
Download the form here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ROqQ633usbT1xDX1tXeaDp0pRo5PqRIE3ekcx03z.pdf" target="_blank">DAFF COVID-19 Fun ...
2020-04-07
COVID-19 lockdown: Frequently Asked Questions
This document is a guideline of best practices and a living document.
t must be noted that regulations are amended and new regulations are still being promulgated, therefore this information is subject to change.
Read more: <a href="https://www ...
2020-04-06
APAC COVID-19 Llivestock auctions
Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC)
The Minister in her media briefing on 24 March 2020 confirmed that the agriculture and food supply sector is one of the essential systems for livelihood and therefore will remain uncompromised and operati ...
2020-04-07
COVID-19 lockdown: Implications for transport in agriculture
Download the Agri SA inforgram here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ZvaXQZLx2FcLo7fL5v5X7xmiO9NXz9l8EK1VIQiG.pdf" target="_blank">COVID-19 lockdown: Implications for transport in agriculture</a>
2020-04-07
COVID-19 lockdown: Tax support measures
Download the Agri SA inforgram here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/9fzxlGqHxxJF8b1vjWjeeNINctdUi1sMUIzXubK7.pdf" target="_blank">COVID-19 lockdown: Tax support measures</a>
2020-04-05
COGTA Permits for informal traders during COVID-19
Read more and download the permit here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/czSC7QwlQiNbskA0JcYkLHa9Jy66CDL6O5FRxr3C.pdf" target="_blank">Permits for informal traders</a>
2020-03-31
DoL COVID-19 guidelines for assessment of claims
Department of Employment and Labour guidelines for assessment of claims during COVID-19
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/adM4YyaTZU6z4KJHCsBP5Clhaml2UoGUAQwsqPNL.pdf" target="_blank">DoL COVID-19 guidelines for assessment of c ...
2020-03-31
UIF Temporary employer/employee relief scheme - EASY AID
TERS benefit relief to employers and employees during COVID-19
C-19 TERS BENEFIT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
One of the measures that is designed to provide relief to employers and employees is the C-19 TERS benefit. On 3 April 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a revised Directive under the Disaster ...
2020-04-09
BASA COVID-19 relief measures for customers
South African banks have moved quickly to implement wide-ranging debt-relief measures to,
wherever possible, assist customers who are experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19
pandemic and national lockdown.
Read more: <a href="htt ...
2020-04-02
NEDBANK COVID-19 Relief measures
Herewith an comprehensive document on Nedbank's COVID-19 relief measures.
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/zEPpszrIOy4awJhJEd7QvpPtb8ZK8Yc8fZZSl2nx.pdf" target="_blank">NEDBANK COVID-19 Relief measures </a>
2020-04-20
COVID-19 Quick guide to regulations
This guide is a summery of regulations made during COVID-19 updated on 20 April 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/pXWW58e2B6ut1KjBAsmsUfuLvsWcZo1HlyvbWS20.pdf" target="_blank">Blitsgids tot reguslaties | Quick guide to re ...
2020-04-08
NEDBANK guide to the economy
The global economy faces a contraction deeper than that recorded in 2009. The spread of the coronavirus is hurting economic activity throughout the world as countries impose restrictions on the movement of people and goods. The recovery, once the pan ...
2020-04-10
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 9 April 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/yAGnOvbOa6ZsjlycuSrTLuYtTQB0HHc3dHGIIhrP.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulations ...
2020-04-07
BFAP Food price outlook for Quarter 2 2020 and beyond
The crystal ball has just become more opaque than ever: as with every other aspect
of social and economic life in the time of COVID-19, food inflation projections for the
second quarter of 2020 and beyond have just become much more difficult.
Re ...
2020-04-10
President Ramaphosa on the extension of Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on 9 April 2020 to announce an extension of the lockdown period until the end of April as well as various other steps taken by government during this time.
Read the full speech here: <a href="https:// ...
2020-04-13
SA’s COVID-19 epidemic: Trends & Next steps
Presentation by Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize on 13 April 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/2zeWgcqtuW5jDCTqBW7KJZs3WW3BJ5lcYFFZ4B1K.pdf" target="_blank">SA’s COVID-19 epidemic: Trends & Next steps</a>
2020-04-09
IDC special edition COVID-19 newsletter
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ofvF3ZoKQXjg2pYDuEA34xFyeqn16cgUUltKHpnZ.pdf" target="_blank">IDC special edition COVID-19 newsletter</a>
NAMC Input cost monitor: Trends in selected agricultural input prices March 2020
Download the report here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ohaeDJKLAikDa4pjDjfL9lh2fFZr2RQ0KSo8vmAU.pdf" target="_blank">Input cost monitor: Trends in selected agricultural input prices March 2020</a>
2020-04-09
COVID-19 Recommended guidelines for fabric facial masks
A ‘fabric’ face mask for the general public is only part of a broader solution to curb the spread of COVID-19 and it must always be used in combination with other hygienic methods of prevention. Such masks are not a replacement for other recommen ...
2020-04-14
Minister of Finance speaking notes 14 April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the greatest challenges that has ever faced our nation.
It is three simultaneous shocks. It is a health shock, which will stretch the resources of our health care system to its limit. It is a global economic shock, ...
2020-04-04
HSBC Global Research on South African Banks
The key uncertainty: It is impossible to predict how long the significant curtailment
of activities (the shutdown) in South Africa will last. The country took strong action
early on which has kept COVID-19 figures low. The key number to watch is da ...
2020-04-10
Portfolio Committee on Health: COVID-19 Public Health Response
Download the presentation here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/bHJ7FYLFcL8GJFqoljUHsO9PyScqT547Lu8bdd0F.pdf" target="_blank">Portfolio Committee on Health: COVID 19 Public Health Response</a>
2020-04-15
News
Eskom on Chief Operating Officer
Senior Counsel clears Eskom Chief Operating Officer of corruption, dishonesty, abuse of power
Wednesday, 15 April 2020: After a series of allegations of corruption, dishonesty, conflict of interest and abuse of power were levelled by an employee a ...
2020-04-16
COGTA COVID-19 Amendment of regulations
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gazett ...
2020-04-17
GCIS on economic relief measures
Information shared in the document include:
* Description of the relief measure
* Who qualify for the relief measure
* How can people access the relief measures
* Contact details (tel, and email)
Download the document here: <a href="h ...
2020-04-17
News
Agri SA calls on the agricultural sector and government to donate surplus food to poor communities
Agri SA will receive 500 packages of fruit and vegetables tomorrow morning (18 April) as part of the Agri SA Surplus Food Assistance Campaign. It will be delivered to the Mamre Soup Kitchen which supplies food to Darling, Mamre, and Atlantis in the W ...
IFR COVID-19 Pandemic putting South Africa into global perspective
This analysis is an example of one of the services that theIFR offers; clients commission us to scan emerging trends, change drivers in an industry, or an issue of concern and compile it into a document, hoping to assist decision makers in their sens ...
2020-04-15
BFAP The use of agricultural inputs in South Africa
COVID-19 has caused widespread turmoil and volatility since the start of 2020 and the measures implemented to contain it have sent shockwaves throughout the global economy. Investor appetite for risk has declined drastically, resulting in a major sel ...
2020-04-19
COGTA COVID-19 Amendment of regulations on 19 April 2020
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gazette ...
2020-04-17
COVID-19 Financial Support Schemes for SMMEs operating in the agricultural sector
The purpose of this booklet is to collate information that could assist the SMMEs that operate within the agricultural sector. However, the information contained here might not only be specific to the agricultural sector, but could also be applicable ...
2020-04-21
DAFF COVID-19 Request for expression of interest (rei) to supply farmers with production inputs
Interested wholesalers/ distributors/ agribusiness outlets should express interest by completing the vendor form, which is available on the department’s website: www.dalrrd.gov.za.
The due date for submission of the vendor forms is 23 April 2020 ...
2020-04-21
AMT price outlook
AMT is a South African based company specialising in the analysis and forecasting of national as well as regional agricultural industry and market information. The purpose of our services is to enhance production, management and marketing efficiency ...
2020-04-20
NEDBANK South African Prospects COVID-19: A world gone mad
This presentation was made by Nicky Weimar to Agri SA's Corporate and Commodity Chamber.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Dcz4zvU0EmELBI0fTzU6nY2wP4fUJp68DMdOn5T5.pdf" target="_blank">NEDBANK South African Prospects COVID-19: A world gon ...
2020-04-15
TRANSNET COVID-19 Cargo agents granted access to vessels
Kindly note that in the second phase of the lockdown, TNPA has revised the security protocols within the South African Port system, to allow Cargo Agents to board the vessels. All other measures proclaimed in the first stakeholder circular will rema ...
2020-04-21
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 21 April 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/MQ2w2MYC6tY1r0hh2qz0V6k1n041MIFTjgmvpIdK.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulation ...
2020-04-21
Agri SA COVID-19 Impact of the lockdown on production
The aim of this questionnaire was to indicate the impact of the lockdown on production (across industries), in collaboration with Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). Agri SA’s members were asked to ...
2020-04-21
Press release
Land Bank’s default risks financial contagion and devastation for agriculture
Land Bank has warned debt holders of R50 billion that it is in danger of defaulting. The repayments in question are for its revolving credit facility, Land Bank cited a current “liquidity shortfall” as the problem. This follows on the Moody’s c ...
2020-04-22
Statement by President Ramaphosa on further economic and social measures
Read the full statement here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/2R6tiZT2LLX0QPX2Pu7gdGam0NpOx00oXzioBHSf.pdf " target="_blank">Statement by President Ramaphosa 21 April 2020</a>
2020-04-22
News
ESKOM LANDRATE / RURAFLEX Tariff Comparison and Benefits
Find the document here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/COITtK8NO4rfsNfU5vVEsabAXfGQEa2k2bd4T1qV.pdf" target="_blank">ESKOM LANDRATE / RURAFLEX Tariff Comparison and Benefits</a>
2020-04-21
COVID-19: Economics & Agriculture - Research Directory
This directory provides a non-exhaustive listing of the various external research publications relating to implications of COVID-19 for the economy and agriculture.
Find the document here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/IJzQuKkQYQqEhp1 ...
2020-04-16
DoT review of lockdown measures
Following the President’s proclamation of a national lockdown a number of measures
aimed at giving practical effect to the lockdown were introduced in the form of
Regulations and Directions. We had indicated at the commencement of the lockdown
t ...
2020-04-22
Remarks by African Union Chairperson on 22 April 2020
Remarks by African Union Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa at the virtual meeting of the AU Bureau of Heads of State and Government meeting with African Business Leaders
Allow me to begin by welcoming all the members of the AU Bureau of the A ...
2020-04-23
DAFF COVID-19 Agriculture as an essential service
Find the letter here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/tpA8j2cKShJJ2CAbgCbPKX4cSnsru9JPS32rSytY.pdf" target="_blank">DAFF agriculture as essential service</a>
2020-04-24
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 23 April 2020
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on South Africa's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Union Buildings, Tshwane
My Fellow South Africans,
It has been exactly seven weeks since the first case of the coronavirus was confirmed in our count ...
2020-04-23
National Treasury: Further tax measures to combat COVID-19
Government recognises that the far-reaching lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus are having a significant impact on our economy. Most households and businesses have suffered a significant loss in their income, as they comply wit ...
2020-04-23
Stats SA speeds up the monitoring of consumer prices
When the COVID-19 lockdown went into effect on 27 March, the range of products available to households for purchase was restricted to a set of defined essential goods and services. Since the beginning of the lockdown, Stats SA has been measuring pric ...
2020-04-23
Laboratory testing-invitation for comments on laboratory tests/services during COVID-19
During a meeting of the NAHF and DALLRD Veterinary Services on 22 April 2020 the question of laboratory testing was raised and discussed. A decision was made to invite stakeholders to send comments to the NAHF (admin@nahf.co.za) on laboratory tests/s ...
COVID-19 Guaranteed loan scheme for small and medium enterprises
COVID-19 GUARANTEED LOAN SCHEME FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
As announced by the President, National Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank and
commercial banks have jointly created a guaranteed loan scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to h ...
2020-04-24
Remarks by Minister of Finance, Mr Mboweni to outline R500bn economic support package
We are, as a nation, facing extraordinary times and enormous economic challenges.
We have, however, got the human and other resources, and the resilience as a nation to overcome this challenge.
Led by the President, and together with my cluster ...
2020-04-25
Ministers of COGTA and Dti on classification of industries on 25 April 2020
Notes on a media briefing on 25 April 2020 by Ministers of COGTA and Dti on classification of industries as part of the COVID-19 risk-adjusted strategy on reopening of the economy
Find the document here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ ...
2020-04-23
Peritum Agri Institute COVID CONQUEROR comic series
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented human and health crisis. The measures necessary to contain the virus have triggered an economic downturn. At this point, there is great uncertainty about its severity and length. Organizations are con ...
2020-04-28
TIPS Reopening the economy: Obstacles, opportunities and risks
The aim of this report was to indicate the impact of the lockdown on production (across industries), in collaboration with Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). Agri SA’s members were asked to complet ...
2020-04-29
COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Workplaces
GOVERNMENT NOTICE
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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Workplaces Covid-19 (C19 Ohs), 2020
No. R. 2020
DIRECTIVE B ...
2020-04-29
COGTA COVID-19 Regulations on risk-adjusted strategy on 29 April 2020
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gazette ...
2020-04-28
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 28 April 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/irDiOr8nHEyjLA0N9UcxmZqzHs3EU5t0FRBkU47k.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulation ...
2020-04-29
SANews All sectors of agriculture to operate
All agricultural sectors will be allowed to operate - however, under strict conditions - under Level 4 of the nationwide lockdown aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19.
Addressing a media briefing on Wednesday in Pretoria, Minister of Agricul ...
2020-04-29
SANews SA's level 4: The new normal
While some will now breathe a sigh of relief that their lives will slowly return to normalcy, the road ahead is still steeped with sacrifices and curfews that need to be obeyed.
The country may be moving to less harsh lockdown restrictions, but go ...
South African Weather Service: Seasonal Climate Watch May-September 2020
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a borderline weak El Niño state and the forecast indicates that it will most likely remain at the border between the weak El Niño and neutral states during early- and mid-winter. The influenc ...
2020-04-17
ILO COVID-19 and the impact on agriculture and food security
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread across the world, it is essential to address its existing and potential impacts on the agri-food sector, from the perspective of both food supply and food demand. Ensuring the continued functioning of glob ...
2020-04-22
IFR COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa Putting South Africa into an African perspective
This analysis is an example of one of the services that theIFR offers; clients commission us to scan emerging trends, change drivers in an industry, or an issue of concern and compile it into a document, hoping to assist decision makers in their sens ...
2020-04-25
HSRC Responds to the COVID-19 Outbreak
The HSRC launched the project “Street talk-Asikulume” at the end of March 2020 to gather crucial behavioural data to provide insights into the social dynamics of the South African population’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The HSRC’s ...
2020-05-01
News
Agri SA and its members give agriculture a massive boost!
The announcement on Wednesday evening by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development that the entire agricultural value chain would be exempt from any restrictions, except for alcohol and tobacco, is indeed a feather in the cap for ...
2020-05-01
COGTA COVID-19 Regulations on 30 April 2020
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gazette ...
2020-05-01
Agri SA COVID-19 Ensuring a safe return to work
This document was developed by Business for SA as a guideline in explanation of the OHS directive as issued on 29 April 2020.
As the lockdown is eased and businesses start to re-open, ensuring the health and safety of employees and members of the ...
2020-04-30
SANews Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma on directions of once off movement of persons during Coronavi
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma on directions of once off movement of persons during Coronavirus COVID-19 alert level 4
30 Apr 2020
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has in terms of ...
2020-05-04
Minister’s report on COVID-19 and normal UIF relief plan progress
The purpose of the report is to provide feedback to the Minister on the progress made for COVID19 Disaster Benefit and normal UIF relief plan since the President announced the start of Lockdown in order to derail a further infection in the country.
...
2020-05-04
COGTA COVID-19 South African Revenue Service / Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens
Direction by the Minister of Finance in terms of the regulations issued by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster
Management Act, 2002 (ACT NO. 57 OF 2002)
Read more: <a href="htt ...
2020-05-05
News
Dankie vir deelname aan CoCA 2017
Stats SA bedank boere vir hulle deelname aan die sensus van Kommersiële Landbou CoCA 2017
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/downloadImage/AuRT7QvceCk8dhY0gzLsynAH8c8ptNNKhtuX3g5A.jpeg" target="_blank">Stats SA Dankie CoCA 2017</a>
2020-05-06
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 30 April 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/YuaSLSpJpiApgzRel50F6GlHuEidFytygpw9OwwR.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulations ...
2020-05-06
COVID-19 Quick guide to regulations
This guide is a summary of regulations made during COVID-19 updated on 5 May 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Y9UVwNMSBTGjnINOfh7iVZdbfAm2iCQJJ8giIkld.pdf" target="_blank">Blitsgids tot reguslaties | Quick guide to regula ...
2020-05-01
COVID-19 lockdown Level 4: Agri SA permit - SAMPLE
Agri SA's travelling permit to be used when rendering essential services or delivering essential goods in the agricultural sector during Level 4 Lockdown.
Contact the provincial or commodity organisation where you hold membership to obtain the inf ...
2020-05-13
Impact assessment of COVID-19 on the South African Wildlife Ranching Industry
WRSA is acknowledged by government and stakeholders as an organisation representing the national and international interests of the wildlife ranching industry. This relates to the sustainable breeding, conservation, production and marketing of wildli ...
2020-04-30
National Treasury on financial implications of COVID-19 on both the economy and budget
Presentation by National Treasury on financial implications of COVID-19 on both the economy and budget made to the Joint Standing Committee and Select Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Download the presentation here: <a href="https://www.agr ...
2020-05-05
B4SA The obligations on businesses operating during COVID-19 alert level 4
Regulation 16(6)(b) of the Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act issued on 29 April 2020 places four obligations on each business, industry and entity in both the public and private sector which are permitted to operate during Alert Lev ...
2020-05-01
Minister of Transport regulation on 1 May 2020
I, Fikile Mbalula, MP, Minister of Transport, in terms of regulation 4(7) of the Regulations issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act. 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) hereby issue the directions to address, prevent and combat the spread of the COVID ...
2020-05-02
Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Regulations on 2 May 2020
DIRECTIONS ON THE RISK -ADJUSTED STRATEGY FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES SECTOR ISSUED UNDER REGULATION 4(10) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT NO. 57 of 2002)
I, Jackson Mthembu, Acting Minister of Communications and Digi ...
2020-04-16
Minister of Employment and Labour Regulation on 16 April 2020
AMENDMENT OF DIRECTIVE BY THE MINISTER OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR IN TERMS OF REGULATION 10 (8) OF THE REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS IN TERMS OF SECTION 27 (2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 ...
2020-05-04
Minister of Transport regulation on the validity period of various licences 4 May 2020
DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(7) OF THE REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 27(2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT NO. 57 OF 2002): MEASURES TO ADDRESS, PREVENT AND COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COVID-I9 DETERMINATION OF EXTENSION FOR THE VAL ...
2020-05-04
Minister of Transport regulations for public transport services on 4 May 2020
DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(7), 20 (1) and (2) OF THE REGULATIONS MADE UNDER SECTION 27(2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT NO. 57 OF 2002): MEASURES TO PREVENT AND COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE ...
2020-05-04
Minister of Transport regulation on inter provincial travel during curfew times on 4 May 2020
AMENDMENT OF THE DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(7) (b) OF THE REGULATIONS MADE IN UNDER SECTION 27(2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT NO. 57 OF 2002): MEASURES TO PREVENT AND COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT ...
2020-05-04
Minister of Transport Regulation on sea ports 4 May 2020
DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF REGULATION 4(7) READ WITH 22(2) OF THE REGULATIONS MADE IN UNDER SECTION 27(2) OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2002 (ACT NO 57 OF 2002): MEASURES TO ADDRESS, PREVENT AND COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN THE SEA PORTS
...
2020-05-06
Tax, customs, excise and carbon tax proposals
Find various documents pertaining to tax, customs, excise and carbon tax proposals below:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/WTolUucInKlQJsWcZfSFiQtfKIf66ZNUM3KYgtHm.pdf" target="_blank">Rule amendments under the Customs and Excise Act 196 ...
2020-05-07
Press release
Agri SA says no to centralisation of food relief for the needy!
Agri SA objects to the centralisation and hijacking of food relief by any government entity and the allocation of humanitarian and financial aid based on race. The lockdown imposed by the government in terms of the Disaster Management Act has caused ...
2020-05-08
Safe workplace guideline May 2020
Download the document here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/rL83B3i5lP8CNA2TIE14S9E640HUUebB1xiWPgbZ.pdf" target="_blank">Safe workplace guideline May 2020</a>
2020-05-11
News
Water quality: Status quo, impact, planning and way forward
The degradation of water quality is a severely limiting factor. A country’s economy is heavily dependent on the availability of water at the appropriate quantity and quality (varying with use), and for this reason, it is vital that addressing the d ...
2020-05-11
Times of Crises
COVID-19 has significantly changed our current context and the broader economic outlook. Whilst the situation has and will change the world, pandemics such as this have come before. When looking at descriptions1 of the Antonine Plague of 165 CE, you ...
2020-05-10
News
Minister Didiza announces the outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Eastern Cape province
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms. Thoko Didiza, MP would like to announce the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at Amathole District Municipality in Eastern Cape. This announcement follows investigations and a p ...
2020-05-12
News
SAPPO on the ASF outbreak in the Eastern Cape
Johann Kotzé, the CEO of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) was part of a delegation that met with the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development (DALRRD) yesterday about the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak ...
2020-05-12
Press release
Outbreak of African Swine Fever in Eastern Cape
Agri SA and its affiliated members, Agri Eastern Cape and the South African Pork Producers Organisation (SAPPO) have committed to working with government to ensure the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Amathole District Municipality in th ...
2020-05-13
Press release
Agri SA says food production and hunger relief must now be prioritised
It seems as if the department of agriculture and land reform and the department of rural development have now finally merged. The new structure was presented to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on 5 May 2020. ...
2020-05-12
News
Update on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Limpopo
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development would like to report on the good progress that has been made in the investigation of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Molemole Municipality of Limpopo Province.
Read ...
2020-05-12
News
Eskom intensifies efforts to distribute free basic electricity to indigent households
In order to help alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 national lockdown on indigent households, Eskom today launched its communication campaign aimed at raising awareness of the longstanding Free Basic Electricity (FBE) programme, which is targeted a ...
2020-05-13
Summary of regulations and directives 13 May 2020
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 13 May 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ufLwG7KdiSj1iKBZWmNHhPrE8jXDf1Xjuck5LSnl.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulations a ...
2020-05-11
Quick guide to regulations
This guide is a summary of regulations made during COVID-19 updated on 11 May 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/e0v0bow3fVP15h4yD0AM5JjsKAnKGZHHrx7Rxfwy.pdf" target="_blank">Blitsgids tot regulasies | Quick guide to regula ...
2020-05-14
News
Key agricultural economic intelligence 2018 compared to 2019
The purpose of these indicators is to determine a broad overview of the financial position of the agricultural sector mainly for 2019 in comparison with the previous year. Basic statistics were provided by the Directorate Statistics and Economic Anal ...
2020-05-05
COVID-19: Economics & Agriculture - Research Directory
This directory provides a non-exhaustive listing of the various external research publications relating to implications of COVID-19 for the economy and agriculture on 5 May 2020.
Find the directory here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ ...
2020-05-13
COVA Research Development Tax Incentives 2020
Covid-19 will have devastating economic consequences for many South African companies. Fortunately there are several government programmes available to support enterprises who will be investing in scientific or technological Research and Development ...
2020-05-13
CCMA Provincial DEL inspectors contact details
Employers who employ more than 500 employees are required to send their risk assessment and health and safety policies through to their Provincial Inspector.
Find the details here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/downloadImage/hAXpDygDBOEBDQyDIB ...
2020-05-12
Minister for Small Business Development regulations for micro and small businesses trading
I, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Minister of Small Business Development, hereby, in terms of regulation 4(9) of the Regulations made under section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), and published in Government Gazette No. ...
2020-04-29
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition directive on the sale of cars and emergency automobile r
I, Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, after consultation with the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, hereby issue the Directions set out in the S ...
2020-05-14
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 13 May 2020
My Fellow South Africans,
This week, our country reached a sad moment in the progression of the coronavirus pandemic, as we recorded our 219th death from the disease.
Every life lost is a tragedy. These 219 people who passed away had families, ...
2020-05-14
Press release
Engen and Agri SA team up to bring relief to SA’s farmers
Joint press release by Engen and Agri SA
As farming communities around South Africa continue to be severely affected by severe drought, Engen has partnered with Agri SA to help drive contributions to their Drought Aid Fund, which ensures that farm ...
2020-05-13
COGTA regulation relating to the movement of persons and goods on 13 May 2020
I, Dr Nkosazana Diamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. hereby, in terms of section 27(2)(f) of the Disaster Management Act. 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), after consultation with the Ministers of Police and Transport, i ...
2020-05-14
Gauteng Provincial Command Council Weekly Media Update on COVID-19 on 14 May 2020
Find the presentation here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/9pKuUKX8hNuTi4EfQfDzXpyw0vsFrG160SaUjYfk.pdf" target="_blank">Gauteng Provincial Command Council Presentation</a>
2020-05-14
Stats SA Business impact survey of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused such widespread disruption to economies and societies across the globe, Statistics South Africa has conducted two surveys on the impact of the pandemic on South African business. The first survey c ...
2020-05-15
Stats SA COVID-19 Deflation of essential product prices during Level 5 lockdown
The prices of essential products decreased by 0,5% during the COVID-19 Level 5 lockdown in April. The index increased in the first week of April but then dropped in each of the three successive weeks. The change in the week 23‒30 April was -0,7%.
...
2020-04-17
Minister Thoko Didiza: Outcome of the Coronavirus Covid-19 Agricultural Disaster Fund application pr
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza announced today the outcome of the Covid-19 Agricultural Disaster Fund application process. The fund intervention of R1,2 billion aims to address the effects of the Coron ...
2020-05-17
Minister Didiza: Outcome of the Covid-19 Agricultural Disaster Fund application process
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza announced today the outcome of the Covid-19 Agricultural Disaster Fund application process. The fund intervention of R1,2 billion aims to address the effects of the Coron ...
2020-05-18
News
African swine fever and swine flu are not the same
There is still confusion about the names, African swine fever (ASF) (Afrika varkpes in Afrikaans), and swine flu/influenza (varkgriep in Afrikaans).
Some media reports referred to the ASF outbreak in the Eastern Cape two weeks ago incorrectly as ...
2016-05-18
Press release
Agri SA successfully negotiates to keep water affordable for agriculture
Agri SA welcomes the reduced increases in the proposed raw water charges for the irrigation sector for the 2020/21 financial year. The raw water tariffs for the 2020/21 financial year were officially published by the Department of Water and Sanitatio ...
2020-05-18
Press release
Agri SA successfully negotiates to keep water affordable for agriculture
Agri SA welcomes the reduced increases in the proposed raw water charges for the irrigation sector for the 2020/21 financial year. The raw water tariffs for the 2020/21 financial year were officially published by the Department of Water and Sanitatio ...
2020-05-19
News
Water quality - What is the role of organised agriculture?
Agriculture as a sector is the largest water user in South Africa, responsible for around 60% of the country’s raw (untreated) water use. Although agriculture is the largest user it’s also the most reliant on the resource. Production is inextrica ...
2020-05-15
News
NERSA’s decision on Eskom’s regulatory clearing account application for the 2018/19 financial year
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) announced today that based on the information at its disposal and the analysis of Eskom’s Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) application for the 2018/19 financial year, it has approved as follows ...
2020-05-19
IDC special edition COVID-19 newsletter
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/t7H1TEo5ralQZUIExxjBxko37NCUVzCbaXt9gYSR.pdf" target="_blank">IDC special edition COVID-19 newsletter</a>
2020-05-14
BSA Return to work during COVID-19
This document has been developed by Business 4 South Africa (BSA) in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This document is intended to provide a brief overview of the Regulatory Framework pertaining to the COVID-19 in South Africa in so far as w ...
2020-05-13
COVID-19: Economics & Agriculture - Research Directory
This directory provides a non-exhaustive listing of the various external research publications relating to the implications of COVID-19 for the economy and agriculture.
Find the document here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/iMEUCmsKo3M ...
2020-05-15
WRSA COVID-19 Wildlife culling operations on private wildlife ranches
These WRSA guidelines are guided by the Directions (clause 4.2 below) as published by the Minister of Environmental Affairs on 14 May 2020 which provided clarity on the implementation of some activities as included in the Regulations (refer to item 4 ...
2020-05-18
WRSA Summary of directions issued on 14 May 2020
In WRSA’s submission to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) dated 26 April 2020, we proposed that the trade of wildlife must follow the regulations of other agricultural commodities and that it must include activi ...
2020-05-08
DSBD: Food and Household Manufactured Essential Products
1.1 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of Covid-19 pandemic as a National State of Disaster; the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has identified SMMEs and Cooperatives as essential contributing partners in assisting th ...
2020-05-17
Department of Health: Use of cloth face-masks by members of the general public
There has been much debate globally and locally about whether members of the general public should be advised to wear face-masks during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the epidemic unfolds, support for the wide use of cloth face-masks, including for people ...
2020-05-19
Summary of regulations and directives published for Alert level 4 lockdown
On 29 April 2020 Dr. Dlamini-Zuma addressed the nation on the regulations which are
published in relation to the phasing out of the lockdown. The lockdown will be phased out in 5 phases after which phase 4 commenced on 1 May 2020. Below is a summary ...
2020-03-31
Department of Health: National IPC Strategic Framework
These implementation strategies should be read in conjunction with the National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Strategic Framework (2019) to support an IPC programme at health facility level towards reducing healthcare-associated infections ( ...
2020-05-21
Press release
Rising electricity tariffs are a major constraint for agriculture and the overall economy
NERSA has announced its decision regarding Eskom’s Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) application for the 2018/19 financial year. NERSA approved an RCA balance of R13,3 billion in Eskom’s favour. Eskom’s application was for R27.323 billion. Agri ...
2020-05-20
Stats SA Results from Wave 2 survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment and income
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact worldwide. The pandemic reached South Africa later than most of the world, but despite the delay, it has still had a wide-reaching impact on all South Africans. President Ramaphosa declared a state of n ...
2020-05-15
News
NAMC Food basket price comment on 15 May 2020
Important to note is that the computation methods for the essential products (EP-CPI) and the official CPI are not precisely the same and these results should not be seen as a forecast of the April 2020 CPI results.
Statistics South Africa (Stats ...
2020-05-21
News
Eskom has seen good progress in the five key elements of its turnaround plan
Eskom has provided details of the company’s operational performance and the system outlook for the winter period during the status of the power system briefing earlier today.
Eskom Group Chief Executive, André de Ruyter revealed that despite fa ...
2020-05-24
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 24 May 2020
Fellow compatriots,
Ri perile, Dumelang, Sanibonani, Molweni, Ndi madekwana, Gooie naand, Good evening.
It is exactly 10 weeks since we declared a national state of disaster in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Since then, we have implem ...
Agri SA appeals to government to investigate and act on illegal trade of tobacco products
The illegal trade of tobacco products has gained irrefutable momentum during the past few weeks. The broader public takes notice and is being informed by the media of the illegal trading of tobacco products on an unprecedented scale.
According to ...
2020-07-01
News
Office space to rent in Centurion
Contact: Marnu de Wet I 012 643 3400 I 060 968 2220 I marnu@agrisa.co.za
Find more information here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/downloadImage/QRHW1DmmFEUcvRpLVpYDuZnMIb8ZMxafPmniEZDs.jpeg " target="_blank">Kantoor spasie | Office space</a>
2020-05-26
News
SAPIA on inadequate stock of diesel in the country
The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can confirm that there is currently inadequate stock of diesel in the country.
Since the easing of lockdown restrictions and the transition from Alert Level 5 to Alert Level 4, the opening o ...
2020-05-26
UIF Covid-19 TERS benefit disbursements update and guarantee of sustainability of funds
On 16 April 2020 the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) paid the first batch of Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits to employers on behalf of workers.
The Covid-19 TERS benefits were necessitated by the global brea ...
2020-05-27
The Water Research Commission's report on SARS-CoV-2 and Wastewater
The Water Research Commission has compiled a review on the state of knowledge of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, responsible for COVID-19, as it pertains to wastewater management. The following is a summary of key findings.
Find the report here: <a hr ...
2020-05-26
Minister of Health Progress on COVID-19: South Africa’s Public Health Response on 26 May 2020
Summary
▪ Swift, phased easing of the lockdown with the resumption of economic activity under conditions that provide simultaneous mitigation of risk
▪ Implementation of intensive measures in hotspots to reduce the risk of repeated closures of ...
2020-05-26
CoE Economics and Trade: Fuel prices
Dr. Requier Wait, Agri SA's Head of Economics and Trade, reports on changes and the evolution of fuel prices in South Africa.
Download the presentation here; <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/lbb5ptUZbKVghkW7ljRYdyPB1Gfzdy5lrViYFLlo.pdf" ...
2020-05-26
COVID-19: Economics & Agriculture - Research Directory
This directory provides a non-exhaustive listing of the various external research publications relating to the implications of COVID-19 for the economy and agriculture on 26 May 2020.
Find the directory here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/down ...
2020-05-26
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 26 May 2020
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/rdvhN4hD8Gt8Fpehb9mf1vltVit2NHP5CgjXANB3.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulations a ...
2020-05-27
COVID-19 Directions relating to nurseries to be amended
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) is a commodity organisation affiliated to Agri SA. Through our provincial structures, Agri SA represents several ornamental and horticultural plant growers (farmers).
The cultivation of and trade in ma ...
2020-05-27
News
Crop Estimates Committee summer crops 2020
The area planted estimate and fourth production forecast for summer crops for 2020 is hereby released.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/uYLsWuGGHATfSsfEoWptxs4GehhBCc2kaOWNCauQ.pdf" target="_blank">Oppervlakte- en vierde produksieskattin ...
2020-05-28
Press release
Agri SA and YARA join hands for food security
The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously disrupted the South African economy, with unemployment and hunger having become an ever-increasing reality in many communities. Yara Africa Fertilizer has, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, made a generous donation of ...
2020-06-15
News
State of reservoirs on 15 June 2020
After the good rain, Cape Town’s main storage dams are 40,2% full, compared to the same time last year (35,7%). The snow also has to melt, which will make dams even fuller. Other Western Cape dam levels: Clanwilliam (13,6%), Voëlvlei (54,2%), Berg ...
2020-06-03
News
South African Weather Service: Seasonal Climate Watch June to October 2020
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a borderline weak El Niño state and the forecast indicates that it will most likely remain at the border between the weak El Niño and neutral states during mid- and late-winter. The influence ...
2020-05-28
COGTA COVID-19 Regulations on 28 May 2020
I, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002). having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gaze ...
2020-05-29
News
NAMC Input cost monitor: Trends in selected agricultural input prices May 2020
Download the report here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/iMODHIRt8tKK4t333WvN5iEYyoClPUhkeZkGXZtA.pdf" target="_blank">Input cost monitor: Trends in selected agricultural input prices May 2020</a>
2020-05-29
News
SAPIA statement on diesel
The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can confirm that there is currently inadequate stock of diesel in the country.
Since the easing of lockdown restrictions, the opening of the economy has resulted in a more rapid recovery tha ...
2020-05-28
BSA Agricultural Value Chain: Summary of Insights and Implications
• This document has been developed as part of the Business for South Africa’s (BSA’s) Economic Impact working group and is a draft working paper on the South African agricultural value chain
• The objective of this document is to outline the ...
2020-06-02
News
ESKOM Statement on discussions at parliament’s appropriations committee on the R5 billion question
During a joint presentation to Parliament’s Appropriations Committee on 27 May 2020, in the questions from the honourable members of parliament an impression was created that Eskom had erroneously overpaid an unnamed contractor to the tune of R5 bi ...
2020-06-01
Directions guiding the biodiversity, forestry, waste management and fisheries sectors
Hunting, self-drive visits to private or public game reserves and national parks, as well as recreational fishing are among the activities the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has included in the directions under the Covid-19 lockdow ...
2020-06-02
COVID-19: Economics & Agriculture - Research Directory
This directory provides a non-exhaustive listing of the various external research publications relating to the implications of COVID-19 for the economy and agriculture on 2 June 2020.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/szesqEuDz2ihBSSl3K0J ...
2020-06-02
COVID-19 Quick guide to regulations
This guide is a summary of regulations made during COVID-19 updated on 2 June 2020
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/7yI7tmTXzNhceJTOlLM3kFaTGSVTp7JvnLK8B6jm.pdf" target="_blank">Blitsgids tot regulasies | Quick guide to regulations</a>
2020-05-28
ITAC of South Africa notice of expiration of rebate certificates
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH AFRICA NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REBATE CERTIFICATES ISSUED UNDER REBATE ITEM 412.11/00.00/01.00 OF THE FOURTH SCHEDULE TO THE CUSTOMS AND
EXCISE ACT, 91 OF 1964
This notice serves to remind in ...
2020-06-03
SAPIA statement on diesel
The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can confirm that the two Durban refineries are back online, and production has normalized.
This follows a week of stock rationing to manage the demand for supply, which was implemented at th ...
2020-05-01
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 1 June 2020
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/WXocV6hPoISKUpiLdrSEtxgp37qeJQMLYnzdgPPg.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulations and directiv ...
2020-06-01
Agri SA COVID-19 Level 3 Permit to perform essential or permitted service - SAMPLE
Contact the provincial or commodity organisation where you hold membership to obtain the information and forms. https://www.agrisa.co.za/members
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/26RLZJZEbJbQxElx1N6ZfGALaXlSRN5OuNy30lCH.pdf" target="_blan ...
2020-06-03
Judgement delivered by the Gauteng Division of the High Court on 2 June 2020
Government has taken note of the judgement delivered by the Gauteng Division of the High Court on 2 June 2020, declaring the Alert Level 4 and Alert Level 3 Lockdown regulations unconstitutional and invalid. The court suspended the declaration of in ...
2020-06-05
Wêreld Omgewingsdag 2020
Biodiversiteitsverlies en Covid-19
Die COVID 19 pandemie herinner ons dat menslike gesondheid gekoppel is aan ons natuurlike omgewing se gesondheid. Coronavirusse is soönoties – met ander woorde hulle word oorgedra tussen diere en mense. Die wete ...
2020-06-03
Minister of Employment and Labour regulations on 3 June 2020
I, Thembelanï Waltermade Nxesi, the Minister of Employment and Labour, acting in terms of Regulation 4(10) of the Regulations made by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of section 27 (2) of the Disaster Managemen ...
2020-06-05
Press release
Drought relief extension welcomed, but urgent assistance is now needed
Agri SA welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr. Dlamini-Zuma, that the proclamation of drought relief would be extended by a further month. Agri SA made this request earlier to the minister an ...
2020-06-05
Deployment of CPF community patrollers and neighbourhood watches during COVID-19 under level 3
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma) made Regulations under alert level 3 on the 28th May 2020.
These Regulations allow businesses and other institutions to operate except those set out in Tab ...
2020-06-09
News
Climate advisory for the 2020 winter season
Drought conditions persist in the western parts of the country. On the contrary, the majority of summer rainfall areas reported reasonable conditions to good crops, veld and livestock as a result of good rains received during the 2019/20 summer. The ...
2020-06-10
Press release
Increase in crime poses threat to agriculture
“The high crime levels, especially farm attacks, which leave the farming community vulnerable, have further escalated over the past weeks after relaxation of the lockdown measures. This has once again sent shock waves through the farming community. ...
2020-06-10
COVID-19: Economics & Agriculture - Research Directory
This directory provides a non-exhaustive listing of the various external research publications relating to the implications of COVID-19 for the economy and agriculture on 10 June 2020.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/afNUHNjTHzQJlRXGbdb ...
2020-06-10
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 10 June 2020
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/KwG9UJjSxkMM6Tk2UHBOsOot8hRuNIPY8WYy3P86.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of regulations and directi ...
2020-06-10
Minister of Employment and Labour regulations on 3 June 2020
I, Thembelanï Waltermade Nxesi, the Minister of Employment and Labour, acting in terms of Regulation 4(10) of the Regulations made by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of section 27 (2) of the Disaster Managemen ...
2020-06-04
BSA Level 3 health and safety directive introduces changes
The Minister of Employment and Labour has introduced an amended Direction on Health and Safety in the Workplace which sets out additional obligations in respect of the opening and continuing operation of a workplace.
This note should be read with ...
2020-06-03
BSA COVID-19 Loan guarantee scheme: What you need to know
The COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme is aimed at supporting small and medium businesses who have lost significant income as a result of the steps taken by the South African government to curb the spread of COVID-19. Announced by President Cyril Ramapho ...
2020-06-15
News
National Planning Commission is releasing this Position Paper for public comment
The National Planning Commission has published a Position Paper for comment on the performance of SOEs and their contribution to achieving the NDP’s Vision 2030.
The NPC study focuses on the following:
Three case studies of critical infrastruct ...
2020-06-11
News
ESKOM Residential space heating options
During the winter months, when parts of South Africa get very cold, Eskom would like to share these simple tips to help keep your home warm and cosy.
Even in the absence of loadshedding, every household has a duty to choose a heating option that w ...
2020-06-12
News
SAPIA diesel and petrol stock availability is improving
The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can confirm that diesel and petrol stock availability is improving.
SAPIA members are building stock since the lowering of the Lockdown Alert Levels for COVID-19 and the recent price changes ...
2020-06-15
News
Etienne van der Vyver joins the Agri SA team
It is with great excitement that we welcome Etienne van der Vyver to Agri SA. Etienne joins Agri SA in the position of: Financial Manager and will replace Willie Jacobs who will be retiring on 31 August 2020. Etienne has 13 years of experience in the ...
2020-06-18
Statement by President Ramaphosa on South Africa’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic
Compatriots,
It is now just over 100 days since the first case of coronavirus was identified in South Africa.
For 100 days we have been living in the shadow of one of the greatest threats to global health in over 100 years.
The disease, and ...
2020-06-10
News
NAMC Farm-to-Retail-Price-Spread May 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The farm value share is the value of the farm product’s equivalent in the final food product purchased by the consumers. The Farm-to-Retail-Price-Spread (FTRPS) is the difference between what the consumer pays for the food produc ...
2020-06-10
News
NAMC Food price monitor May 2020
During March 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) indicated that the headline CPI and the food and non-alcoholic beverage price indices reached 4.1% and 4.2%, respectively. The same indices were 4.6% and ...
2020-06-18
News
Eskom Winter is here …don’t overindulge!
Winter is here and the need to stay warm is the focus for everyone at this time. Make sure you keep your home and yourself warm without breaking the bank.
Given the current economic environment, we want to assist you with being electricity smart a ...
2020-06-19
News
DWS is committed to fast track Water Use Licensing Processes within 90 days
In his State of the Nation Address on 23 February 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa made a declaration that water use licenses should be finalised within 90 days, with effect from 01 April 2020. Since this declaration, the Department of Water and Sanit ...
2020-06-23
Press release
Minister Mboweni’s Special Adjustment Budget
The Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, faces a tough challenge in presenting the special adjustment budget on the 24th of June. This comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has undone the assumptions used in the February budget. For example ...
2020-06-23
News
Eskom requests the public to reduce electricity usage as system is severely constrained
Eskom appeals to the public to reduce electricity consumption as the generation system is severely constrained. We have unexpectedly lost four large units to unplanned breakdowns, while the return to service of another two generation units have been ...
2020-06-24
News
Temporary closure of Tshwane Market
Notice is hereby given to all staff members and members of the public that Tshwane Market will be temporarily closed for 48 hours with effect from the date of publication of this notice due to a reported positive COVID-19 case. Tshwane Market will be ...
2020-06-24
The Minister of Finance: Supplementary Budget Speech
Madam Speaker,
We are in the midst of a fast‐evolving pandemic.
In South Africa and around the world, we have made the decision to protect each other. We have quickly adapted.
We all now wear masks. We wash our hands more often. We maintain ...
2020-06-25
Press release
Agri SA calls for urgent investigation into problems with diesel supply
Agri SA is calling on government to launch an urgent inquiry into the continuous shortage of diesel to various industries. One of the key reasons is the continuous vandalism and theft of diesel by well-organised syndicates from the diesel supply line ...
2020-06-25
Press release
Minister Mboweni’s Special Adjustment Budget: Greater crisis is looming?
Minister Mboweni’s special adjustment budget highlighted the need for action to avoid an impending sovereign debt crisis, i.e. when a country can no longer pay back the interest or principal on its borrowings. With higher government spending and lo ...
2020-06-09
Press release
Pretoria High Court rules against sale of water rights
The Pretoria High Court has ruled against the sale or trading of water rights. In three separate matters argued in October 2019 before the court on behalf of the South African Association of Water Users Associations (SAAFWUA), the Doornkraal Besighei ...
2020-06-29
Press release
Pretoria High Court rules against sale of water rights
The Pretoria High Court has ruled against the sale or trading of water rights. In three separate matters argued in October 2019 before the court on behalf of the South African Association of Water Users Associations (SAAFWUA), the Doornkraal Besighei ...
2020-06-30
Press release
Farmers nerves are on a knife’s edge over rural safety
“The brutal and senseless farm attacks during the past month have deeply affected our rural communities. During June alone, there have been 27 attacks on farms and smallholdings, which is approximately one every day. During some of these attacks, v ...
2020-07-03
News
Monthly food security bulletin of South Africa: June 2020
Highlights:
* The ENSO Outlook has been raised to La Niña WATCH. This means while the El Niño-Southern Oscillation is currently neutral, the chance of a La Niña forming during the southern hemisphere spring has increased to around 50% - twice the ...
2020-07-03
News
Seasonal Climate Watch July to November 2020
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a Neutral state and the forecast indicates that it will most likely move towards weak La Nina state during spring. The influence of ENSO during the winter months on South African rainfall and t ...
2020-07-03
News
SARS Returns to be Submitted by a Person: Income Tax
In terms of section 25 of the Tax Administration Act, 2011, the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, hereby require that the persons specified in the attached Schedule must submit returns for the 2020 year of assessment, within the per ...
2020-07-01
News
Audit outcomes for local government for the period 2018-19
Auditor-General released on 1 July 2020 the audit outcomes for local government for the period 2018-19. He titled this report Not much to go around, yet not the right hands at the till, to reflect the state of financial management in local government ...
2020-07-03
News
SAAMA: Tractor and combine harvester sales of June 2020
June tractor sales of 414 units were significantly (11%) more than the 373 units sold in June last year. On a year-to-date basis tractor sales are now 6% down on the same period last year. June combine harvester sales of 17 units were three units les ...
2020-07-08
News
BFAP: Monthly Food Affordability Tracker
Official food inflation data in South Africa has traditionally been released with a 3-week lag, based on food price data in the preceding month. he Level 5 COVID-19 lockdown in April 2020 has however increased this lag period and as a result, officia ...
2020-07-09
News
Possibility of loadshedding during evening peak is high, Eskom urges the public to reduce electricit
While Eskom is working hard to return generating units to service, the possibility of loadshedding during the peak demand hours is high. We request the public to reduce electricity usage as the power generation system is severely constrained.
One ...
2020-07-10
News
Eskom to implement Stage 2 loadshedding starting at 12:00 as breakdowns increase
Due to the increase in generation unit breakdowns, Eskom regrets to inform the country that it will implement Stage 2 loadshedding starting at 12:00. This will continue until 22:00. This loadshedding has been caused by an increase in plant breakdowns ...
2020-07-12
Statement by President Ramaphosa 12 July 2020
My fellow South Africans,
This evening, as I stand here before you, our nation is confronted by the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy.
For more than 120 days, we have succeeded in delaying the spread of a virus that is causing deva ...
2020-07-12
COGTA COVID-19 Regulations on 12 July 202
I, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002). having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gaze ...
2020-07-13
Press release
Increasing imports could jeopardise the local agricultural economy
Agri SA calls on government to be vigilant around produce trade.
Globally, the decline in demand for agricultural produce has resulted in stock surpluses and over-capacitated storage facilities. Consequently, this has led to increased export volum ...
2020-07-13
Press release
The answer is intelligent management rather than draconic banning of alcohol sales
The fact that the government opts for draconic measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on people’s lives every time it is driven into a corner, is testimony to its incompetence and bias against certain economic sectors.
This bias finds manif ...
2020-07-14
News
Eskom will implement Stage 1 loadshedding from 09:00 until 22:00 tomorrow
Eskom will implement Stage 1 loadshedding from 09:00 until 22:00 tomorrow
Today Eskom teams have successfully returned a generation unit each at the Medupi and Majuba power stations to service. In addition, unit 2 at Koeberg was synchronised i ...
2020-12-15
Agri SA COVID-19 Level 3 Permit to perform essential or permitted service - SAMPLE
Contact the provincial or commodity organisation where you hold membership to obtain the information and forms. https://www.agrisa.co.za/members
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/9YqYBKgzBorFK7mgN53BD3Gv9JBcSXQbhySQLSx4.pdf" target="_blan ...
2020-07-10
COGTA Further extension of a national state of disaster
I, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, as designated under Section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) ( "the Act "), in terms of section 27(5)(c) of the Act, hereby further extends the national sta ...
2020-07-14
TIPS: The economy and the pandemic 29 June – 12 July 2020
KEY FINDINGS
On the pandemic
* Daily growth in reported new cases has exceeded 7% a day in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the North West, and was at 5% in the Eastern Cape. Total reported cases more than doubled over the past two weeks to reach 264 000 ...
2020-06-07
TIPS: The economy and the pandemic 1 June – 7 June 202
KEY FINDINGS FOR THE WEEK
On the pandemic
* The country moved into Level 3 this week, bringing a heightened risk of contagion as around five million people returned to work and church services reopened. From the past week, however, the pandemic acc ...
2020-07-17
Press release
Repeal of the classification of drought as a national disaster!
Agri SA has noted the Government Notice published by Dr Mmaphaka Tau (Deputy Director-General) of the National Disaster Management Centre on 16 July 2020. This notice repeals the classification of drought as a national disaster.
This type of ill-c ...
2020-07-27
News
State of reservoirs 27 July 2020
Balancing Dams
Unlike a storage dam where the primary purpose is the long term storage of water, a balancing dam is designed to act as a multi-purpose facility. Commonly it would serve as a distribution point from where water is diverted into pipeli ...
2020-07-30
Minister of Tourism on tourism related activities under COVID-19 Risk Adjusted Level 3
Since the country entered level 3 of the Risk-Adjusted Strategy, the tourism sector also began its march towards full operation. The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fluctuating risk of the virus spread has dictated that we pace ourselves in ...
2020-07-21
Press release
Organised agriculture’s position on live export of sheep
The Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO), together with Agri SA, Agri Northern Cape and Agri Eastern Cape, supports the trade of livestock by ship if it's ethically done without animal abuse. These shipments should be done within the OIE standards, ...
2020-07-17
Reduction in the isolation period for patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection
Tonight we wish to inform South Africans that the recommended isolation period for patients with confirmed Covid-19 infection is reduced from 14 to 10 days.
This recommendation is based on evidence that most patients with a mild Covid-19 infection ...
2020-07-22
Press release
Scaled-down budget undermines agriculture as pivotal sector for growth!
Scaling down of the budgets of core state departments responsible for recovery of the economy, such as the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, and the channelling of funds towards interventions to combat the pandemic, hold s ...
2020-07-21
Employment and Labour Ministry announced extension of COVID-19 relief payments
The Employment and Labour Ministry today announced an extension to the COVID-19 TERS relief payments that it has provided to ordinary workers in this country to shield them from the worst effects of the pandemic and to ensure that their families are ...
2020-07-23
Press release
Agri SA R1 billion food aid drive
It is with great excitement that Agri SA calls upon the government and the private sector to contribute to the R1 billion food drive initiative in a collective effort to feed food insecure communities throughout South Africa.
With the winter upon ...
2020-07-24
News
SAWS Seasonal climate watch August to December 2020
Overview
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a Neutral state and the forecast indicates that it will most likely move towards weak La Nina state during spring. The likelihood of a La Nina phase during the coming summer months ha ...
2020-07-16
OECD–FAO Agricultural Outlook 2020–2029 executive summary
The Agricultural Outlook 2020-2029 is a collaborative effort of the OECD and FAO, prepared with input from the experts of their member governments and from specialist commodity organisations. It provides a consensus assessment of the ten-year prospec ...
2020-06-30
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act: Directive: Compensation for workplace acqui
Read more: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/RnvuVSRCCSa0ljv7A6EszjCp8uthRGxf4BmElIz2.pdf" target="_blank">Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act:Directive: Compensation for workplace acquired Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 dise ...
2020-07-27
National Treasury: IMF Executive Board Approves US$4.3 Billion Financial Support to SA
The IMF Executive Board has approved South Africa’s request for emergency financial support under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) for an amount of US$4.3 billion to help the country mitigate the adverse social and economic impact of the Covid- ...
2020-07-28
SANews Easier access to COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme
The COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme has been reviewed to make it easier for businesses to access, National Treasury said.
The COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme was set up to help ease some pressure off qualifying businesses, which are negatively affec ...
2020-07-26
TIPS: The economy and the pandemic 13 July 2020 - 26 July 2020
KEY FINDINGS
On the pandemic
• The number of diagnosed new cases levelled out in Gauteng and Eastern Cape in the past 10 days and continued to decline gradually in the Western Cape. As a result, the number of active cases reported declined in the ...
2020-07-29
Press release
Suspending cross provincial hunting not the answer
Agri SA notes with concern the suspension of travelling across provincial borders and the prohibition on staying over on game farms for hunting. Hunting is a seasonal activity ending in August – and key to the financial survival of many farmers. ...
2020-07-31
Press release
Crime statistics not a reflection of what people feel
“The crime statistics announced by the Minister of Police do not reflect the sense of insecurity experienced by the farming community. The spate of farm attacks and murders, and especially the recent murders in the Vaalharts area, as well as the hi ...
2020-07-27
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated 27 July 2020
Download the document here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/vdVp3UHJzqyqRg7SrO9rQBAl5ZwqYhALTfT04Y27.pdf" target="_blank">Summar ...
2020-07-08
National Treasury COVID-19 response Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, 2020
This presentation covers:
1. Timeline of Division of Revenue responses to COVID-19
2. Impact of COVID-19 on provinces and municipalities and the Division of Revenue response
3. Changes to provincial conditional grants
4. Changes to local governme ...
2020-07-21
Employment and Labour Ministry announced extension of COVID-19 relief payments until August 15 in Bu
The Employment and Labour Ministry today announced an extension to the COVID-19 TERS relief payments that it has provided to ordinary workers in this country to shield them from the worst effects of the pandemic and to ensure that their families are ...
2020-06-09
Agri SA Summary of regulations for agriculture during COVID-19
COVID-19 related regulations and directives affecting agriculture and the supply chain updated9 June 2020
Download the document here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/AVU8phWBbde3JHiVrJHticVg2oCTMS4hGg96AwMm.pdf" target="_blank">Summary ...
2020-05-26
COGTA Disaster management act, 2002: (Act no. 57 of 2002) Determination of Alert Levels and Hotspots
Download the regulation here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/dL790EMA3U2r5SIDRyaWZUrA1eQBVUxAzFSpIgnk.pdf" target="_blank">• Disaster management act, 2002: Amendment of Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2)</a>
2020-07-31
COGTA COVID-19 Regulations on 31 July 2020
I, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002). having declared a national state of disaster, published in Government Gaze ...
2020-06-30
Department of Labour and Employment Directive on compensation for workplace acquired novel corona vi
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act: Directive: Compensation for workplace acquired Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 disease
Download the directive here; <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/N29RCNwxRoR4ouleCBHLhkHlxyBJ5fA7sFR6 ...
2020-08-02
News
BFAP: Monthly Food Affordability Tracker
Food Affordability Trends – month on month comparison
On 1 June, South Africa moved from Level 4 lockdown to Level 3 lockdown. This allowed for relaxing several restrictions that impacted the food and beverage industry in South Africa. The most ...
2020-08-03
News
Fuel prices 5 August 2020
Price changes to be effected on Wednesday 5 August 2020
Click here for comprehensive information:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/fTbAnyw1Vp6Sw7OGqgBjOLPvstUGohAmpi1z0AXU.pdf" target="_blank">Fuel prices August 2020</a>
2020-08-06
Press release
The ban on alcohol sales is creating corporate carnage
Agri SA is gravely concerned about the impact of the current alcohol ban on the entire alcohol value chain stretching from wine, barley, hops, fruit and maize farmers to glass manufacturers and processors.
The South African Breweries (SAB) is the ...
2020-08-05
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Directions on 5 August 2020
Find the directions here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/yos8lwN3Fabyu5g5yiSdMYGZgtvg1my7mLufEcvR.pdf" target="_blank">Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Directions on 5 August 2020</a>
2020-08-04
Minister of Tourism Directions for tourism facilities, services and products
Download the directions here: <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/HA20C0ERPTEFXoXrmtKcuYdaVvyNHCSgd4XerucB.pdf" target="_blank">Minister of Tourism Directions for tourism facilities, services and products </a>
