Thursday, 29 July 2010 - News compiled by Agri Connect – from agriculture for agriculture. For more information regarding our services, phone 012 843 5600
South African oranges at national championships
South African oranges will, once again, be the fruit of choice at this year’s American national youth soccer championships. According to the executive chief of the Western Cape citrus producer's forum, Joretha Geldenhuys, the forum will be distributing thousands of South African oranges to players and spectators during the championships.
Olives compete with wine industry
The South African olive industry is developing into a worthy competitor of the local wine industry. According to Andries Rabie, managing director of Willow Creek in the Nuy Valley in the Western Cape, the olive industry has grown from producing two thousand tonnes of olive oil in 2000, to seven thousand tonnes last year. More olive trees are also being planted on land, which was previously used for vineyards.
AgriSETA training to recommence
The Soutpansberg district agricultural union will be continuing it's AgriSETA training. According to Stephen Hoffman, chairperson of the SDLU, courses in tractor upkeep, basic first aid, and forklift driving will be conducted from 2 August to 2 November. The courses will be held in Makhado, Levubu, Waterpoort, and Bo-Brak.
Drought continues to damage Australian state
The continuing drought in New South Wales, Australia, is still damaging crops in this state. Despite good rainfall across large parts of the state, thirteen comma four per cent still remains dry, with another forty four percent of the state hovering on a state of drought.