Two suspects shot in Limpopo farm attack
Two of the approximately 12 suspects that reportedly attacked a Limpopo farmer yesterday (13 October) landed up in hospital after being shot.
Strike ends after Ceres Fruit signs deal with Fawu
Operations were set to resume at Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) in Western Cape after a wage deal was reached between the company and striking workers who were represented by the Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu).
Western Cape to honour top farm worker
The Western Cape’s top achieving farm worker is set to be named at an upcoming gala function where the winner will also walk away with a cash prize and an overseas trip.
Western Cape toll roads shelved for now
The Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of the City of Cape Town and Sanral cannot go ahead with the Winelands Tolling Projects, affecting sections of the N1 and N2 freeways.
Land reform takes to the road
President Jacob Zuma opened the second land restitution claims window on 30 June 2014, and a total of 116 543 new claims were reportedly lodged to 30 September 2015. The second window for land restitution claims will close on 30 June 2019.
Confusion over amendments to poultry meat regulations
A fox has been let loose in the hen house of poultry meat regulations after the agriculture department released an incorrect statement saying that the regulations that would, among others, stipulate new maximum brine injection levels for poultry products, had been gazetted.
Free State on a high fire alert
The Free State has been placed on a high fire alert by the province’s Umbrella Fire Association, said Thinus Steenkamp, the association’s general manager.
No final decision on 50/50 policy
The ANC has reportedly endorsed the so-called 50/50 land reform plan which proposes that 50% of the ownership of all commercial farms has to be transferred to those workers who were employed on the farms.
Agricultural writers honour top farmers and agriculturalists
Agricultural Writers SA: North announced its provincial candidates for the organisation’s national farmer of the year, new entrant commercial farmer and agriculturalist for 2015 earlier this month.
Namibia’s Young Farmer of the Year
Judith Isele (36) has been named as the Namibian Agricultural Union’s 2015 Young Farmer of the Year.
Celebrate World Egg Day
Every year, on the second Friday in October, eggs are celebrated on World Egg Day.
Game rancher receives hefty fine from industry body for wildlife poisoning
Conservation groups have welcomed a decision made by Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) to take decisive action against one of its members for using poison to control damage-causing animals.
Illovo Sugar’s murder-accused released on bail
The security manager at Illovo Sugar’s Noodsberg Sugar Mill (NSM) accused of shooting and killing an alleged protestor at the mill in self-defence in early September, was recently released on R4 000 bail by KwaZulu-Natal’s New Hanover Magistrate’s Court.
Rain expected in certain regions in the next eight days
The latest weather forecasts indicate that the eastern and central parts of the country could receive rain in the next eight days.
Grain SA announces top farmers in development programme
Commodity organisation Grain SA has announced the names of South Africa’s best subsistence, smallholder and new era commercial grain farmers.
Tractor sales take a slump due to weaker rand & drought
The weaker rand and damaging drought are to blame for the slump in tractor sales during September.
Namibia beef cattle profitability down by 40%
Rangeland management and conservation are becoming increasingly important in Namibia, according to Mecki Schneider, the Namibian Livestock Producers' Organisation (LPO) chairperson.
El Niño to tighten its grip on SA’s weather
South Africa will still have to deal with the impact of a strengthening El Niño event well into 2016.
Free State farmer attacked
One of the executive members of Free State Agriculture suffered a brutal attack on her farm near Harrismith recently.
New book explores game ranch profitability in SA
Local biltong hunters spend an average of about R31 500 on a hunting trip every year, according to Game Ranch Profitability, a book released by Absa Agribusiness recently.
