Three people died in Harrismith veld fire
Fire-fighting teams, farmers and landowners in Harrismith remain on high alert after yesterday’s devastating veld fire in which three lives were lost and 40 000ha was destroyed.
Reapers product launch: sugarcane planter
Reapers recently launched its latest product, a sugarcane planter, in KZN.
2014 Fruit gala awards
The deciduous fruit industry awarded stakeholders who have contributed significantly to the success of the industry at a gala event recently.
Fund set up to pay veld fire victims’ medical bills
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has created a special fund to assist people who were injured during the veld fires that have occurred in the province so far this year.
SAPS ups its game in response to KZN farm murders
After being accused of dragging its heels in responding to the scene of a double farm murder in KwaZulu-Natal’s Paulpietersburg area earlier this month, the SAPS has responded with quick arrests.
NERPO rejects land ceiling
A land reform proposal suggesting that 50% of all commercial farms be given to farm workers “was not practical”.
Transnet increases terminals carrier fleet
In preparation for the reefer peak season, which commences between October and March, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in Cape Town will increase the terminals carrier fleet from eight to 12.
Botha positive about SA economy in 2015
An impressive array of indicators pointed to sound prospects for an economic revival in 2015, according to economist Dr Roelof Botha.
Fires rage in Ladybrand, Clocolan
Four fires are ravaging veld in Ladybrand, Clocolan and Ficksburg in the Free State.
Land Bank plans to borrow from World Bank
Land Bank wants to borrow R1 billon from the World Bank to fund developing-farming operations and expand its loan book.
Court sentences Chinese national to 10 years for ivory possession
A Cape Town magistrate’s court has sentenced a Chinese national to 10 years in jail or a fine of R5 million for the illegal possession of ivory on Friday.
Big-tractor training in South Africa
Case IH, in partnership with its distributor, Northmec, recently expanded its dealer training programmes with a big-tractor training day tailored to the sales force of its dealer network in South Africa.
SA citrus growers suspend exports to EU
The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has suspended exports to the EU after another four consignments were found with citrus black spot.
Change in VAT rules will hit potato farmers
The proposed repeal of zero-rated VAT on agricultural inputs such as animal feed, fertilisers, plants and seeds will add to the already compromised profitability of the sector, said Potatoes SA (PSA).
