Investigation into suspect Mpumalanga land transaction ‘in full swing’
The investigation into the R36,48 million sale of a 414 hectare Mpumalanga Province farm is in full swing.
The oupa of SA’s red wines turns 80
Believed to be South Africa’s oldest red blend, Chateau Libertas celebrates its 80th birthday this year.
Grain SA helps spend recapitalisation budget
Grain SA (GSA) has spent nearly R29 million of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform’s R36 million recapitalisation programme earmarked for 186 black farmers in the Free State.
Rabies flares up in KZN
At least 97 cases of animal rabies have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal since the beginning of the year, with two people dying from the disease in 2011.
Focus on willing-buyer, willing-seller
The willing-buyer, willing-seller principle was much debated when the minister of Rural Development and Land Reform presented his budget speech.
Land clashes escalating
Organised agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal is concerned about the growing trend of land dispute-related clashes in the province.
R8 billion hunting industry wants to polish its reputation
The international hunting industry has suffered bad press due to the controversial hunting of big game species by celebrities.
Leaking borders to blame for fruit fly outbreak in Limpopo
Limpopo farmers are blaming uncontrolled border movements for the recent outbreak of the invader fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens (BI).
Woolies buys Nam beef
Namibia beef processor Meatco has closed a deal with Woolworths to sell free-range certified beef from its Oshakati abattoir in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA).
Taking the bull by the horns
There’s not much one can do about escalating administered prices. Or is there? Robyn Joubert reports.
Tensions mount over mining activities on sensitive wetland
Mining giant Exxaro Resources has responded to allegations that it has drained sensitive wetlands at its mining operations at Leeuwpan coal mine, near Delmas in Mpumalanga, saying their mining activities...
Land clashes in KZN appear to be on the rise
The KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union has blamed provincial land departments’ lack of decisive action and clear communication on land issues as a significant reason for increasing land dispute-related clashes in the...
R100 farm price not to be taken at face value
A transaction where a 36 hectare KwaZulu-Natal farm was sold for R100 was merely a legal formality to expedite development on a 5 ha section of the originally 41 ha...
How greed ruins co-ops
Co-operatives are vital to small-scale farming, but they can only be effective if they live up to their name.
SA achieves ‘exceptional’ wheat yields
South Africa’s wheat farmers produced an exceptional 3,32 tons/ha average yield for the 2011 season.
Harvesting results will lend direction to agricultural machinery sales
South Africa’s agricultural machinery marketers remain cautiously optimistic that currently buoyant sales will continue throughout the rest of 2012.
‘NSPCA acted recklessly’
The South African Crocodile Farmers’ Association (SACFA) has temporarily withdrawn its support for single-pen crocodile farming following public outcry that has dubbed the practice as cruel.
Red tape blamed for DAFF’s vacant posts
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has put the blame for the high vacancy rates in the department primarily on slow verification of documents and security checks.
Legal action looming against Pampoenboere
AfriForum Youth is considering legal action against the Potchefstroom Agricultural College (known as the Pampoenboere) after the failure of ongoing efforts to get the college to address its dilapidated infrastructure.
Farmers must prepare for veld fire season
Farmers and landowners in central South Africa have been asked to be vigilant with the advent of the annual veld fire season.
