KZN farmers in desperate need of rain
Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are in desperate need of rain before the end of October.
District committees to speed up land reform in WC
Farmers in the Western Cape have been asked to help speed up land reform in the province by participating in the establishment of district land reform committees.
Rhino poaching syndicate to appear in court
A 10-member rhino poaching syndicate that operated in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal is expected to appear in court on 29 September.
Zokwana punts conservation agriculture
The widespread adoption of conservation agriculture practices is being encouraged by South Africa’s minister of agriculture, Senzeni Zokwana.
Harrismith fire death toll climbs to six
Six people have so far died during the veld fires that destroyed an estimated 45 000ha in Harrismith.
Increase awareness on World Rhino Day
Today people across the planet will come together to highlight the plight of rhinos on World Rhino Day.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
