by Paul Matthew | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
nimal health officials in Kentucky and Tennessee are working together, following the confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler flock in Fulton County, Kentucky. On February 14, the Kentucky Department of... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Disease outbreak would not only damage pork industry, but would affect many feed ingredients and pet food too The U.S. stands to lose more than US$2 billion in animal food exports if the country were to be hit with African swine fever (ASF), according to the American... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Several recent news reports exaggerated claims that current meat processing practices will cause a global climate catastrophe, while failing to mention the partisan source of the original research. The study, published February 1 in PLOS Climate, alleges that “ending... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cape Town importers and exporters are suffering at the city’s port because of congestion, which first reared its head with the start of the pandemic but has intensified since December. Ports: The Cape of congestion... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
AP Moller – Maersk has announced record earnings for 2021, with revenue up 55% to US$ 61.8 billion. Ebitda tripled to US$24bn and free cash flow was US$16.5bn. Maersk reports record 2021 earnings – 2022 looking good | Freight... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Transnet National Ports Authority is monitoring terminal performance carefully and working closely with operators and customers to improve Durban port’s turnaround times, port manager Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana told Freight News on Wednesday. Transnet responds to... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Bird flu spreads through EU, Asia, North America & Africa (essfeed.com) Additional cases of avian influenza have been detected in wild and domesticated birds in Canada and the US, as a severe outbreak of the virus continues to spread in... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Importers have been urged to familiarise themselves with requirements that go beyond South Africa’s Customs and Excise Act, law firm Shepstone & Wylie has said Advice to importers on Sars’ ‘silent partners’ | Freight... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tiger Brands seems to be hoping it can show that other companies have been responsible for potentially deadly food poisoning in South Africa, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) said – but that won’t help it. Tiger Brands is hoping to spread the blame for listeria... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/features/cover-story/2022-02-03-sa-farming-is-back–but-is-the-ride-about-to-end/ 2020 was one of the best years yet for SA agriculture, thanks to above-average rainfall. Exports, largely powered by citrus, fruit, maize, nuts and... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
For the first time, aggregated trade facilitation data is instantaneously available to users including traders, investors, researchers and key partners worldwide. UNCTAD launches real-time database on trade facilitation |... Read more
by Paul Matthew | Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The period between 1995 and 1996 is considered a defining moment that shaped and rebranded the South Africa’s agricultural economy as we know it today. Sifiso Ntombela | Speed up transformation in farming, or risk an unstable sector | Fin24 (news24.com)... Read more