Suspected elephant poachers arrested in Mozambique
Conservation and law enforcement officials in Mozambique are celebrating the arrest of six alleged elephant poachers suspected of killing 39 elephants this year alone.
Land summit proposes moratorium on foreign-owned land
More than 2 500 delegates at the recent Land Tenure Summit proposed that government have a moratorium on the acquisition of land in foreigners’ possession.
Lack of government resources ‘exacerbated’ Free State fire damage
The extent of the damage caused by the past weeks’ devastating fires in the Free State could have been managed much better were it not for the lack of resources and poor co-ordination mechanisms in the Free State, said DA leader Roy Jankielsohn.
Mascor demo
Mascor’s Umhlali branch recently staged a demo at Salt Rock, KZN, to show John Deere tractors and Jupidex implements.
National Arbour week launch
A plan to plant 4 500 trees in Soweto was launched at Mofolo City Park on Monday to celebrate Arbour Week, which runs until 7 September.
Farming apps for Africa? Not quite!
Many helpful farming apps still need to be adapted for use here, says Greg Miles.
200 000ha lost to veld fires
The eastern Free State has lost 200 000ha of grazing in 12 veld fires over the past week.
Weird and wonderful equipment
Unusual machines and implements for many farming tasks were on show at Nampo
Nandos procures chilli from smallholder farmers
Nandos has initiated a new procurement programme to source its global requirements of African Bird’s Eye (ABE) chilli also known as ‘peri-peri’ from small farmers in various countries in Southern Africa.
Warning: veld fires continue in the eastern Free State
There is a high risk warning for veld fires in the Free State. This follows reports yesterday (28 August) of fires in the Arlington area, which have now been brought under control.
Veld fire warning for the eastern Free State
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has issued an urgent warning about veld fires in the province.
Political uncertainty as high now as in 1993
Political uncertainty has risen to levels previously experienced in 1993 at the time of Chris Hani’s assassination.
Violent protest action disrupts KZN Midlands farming
The effects of an ongoing violent protest action centred in Mooi River’s Bruntville township in KwaZulu-Natal have spread to the local farming community.
Entrepreneur awards recognises women in agriculture
Women farmers were recognised for their role and contribution to Africa’s Agriculture and Food Security at the 14th annual DAFF Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Mahikeng recently.
Government official caught in pig neglect allegations
Former Bela-Bela municipal manager Andrew Dipela has been accused by the Democratic Alliance (DA) of allegedly starving pigs on the government-owned Rietspruit Farm, near Modimolle, Limpopo.
FSA takes new farmer mentorship to a new level
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has decided to facilitate the establishment of an organisation to support mentors and mentorship programmes in the province.
