South Africa Farming and Agriculture-  May  2023

It is not a matter of if, but when Brazil will face a bird flu outbreak - and the consequences may prove to be dire for South Africa's poultry supply.

First, eight of his calves were stolen, and now 33 cows and 11 calves have been poisoned. “I can’t explain how it feels. It’s not a pretty sight,” says Ockert Goosen.

In today's world, there is an increasing number of people spending their days behind computers and electronic devices, focusing on theoretical knowledge and digital tasks.

Tariffs of 30% on South African goods entering the US market came into effect on 1 September - ending over 25 years of duty-free access for many goods under AGOA.

The threat of tariffs loomed large again this week, with US president Donald Trump threatening a 100-percent tariff on French wine if Macron's administration did not drop a 3-percent tariff on US tech firms.