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...
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.
200 000ha lost to veld fires
The eastern Free State has lost 200 000ha of grazing in 12 veld fires over the past week.
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...
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...
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.
No expropriation without compensation – Zokwana
Government has no intention of expropriating land without compensation.
Mentorship is not a free-for-all
Mentorship must be based on sound financial principles and is not a free-for-all, said Martin Detering, Free State Agriculture (FSA) land reform chairperson at an FSA mentorship workshop in Senekal.
SA July consumer inflation slows
SA’s inflation slowed to 6,3% in July from 6,6% the previous month, remaining above the Reserve Bank’s 3% to 6% target.
Fresh opportunities in Africa
Agriculture presented an opportunity for business expansion in Africa as a whole David Hodnett, of the Barclays Africa Group, said at the recent Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Connections conference.
Land Bank to announce CEO in September
The new CEO of Land Bank will be announced in September, said chairperson Ben Ngubane.
SA livestock industry responsible for national herd’s health status
The responsibility of the health status of SA’s livestock herd rests with the industry at large, SA’s director for animal health, Dr Mpho Maja said at the recent National Red...
Massmart sells over 100 smallholder crops
Massmart Holdings, South Africa’s biggest food and goods wholesaler, says it has successfully linked more than 100 farmers into formal retail.
Expo to highlight conservation needs in Cape Floral Kingdom
At least 65% of all plants that have gone extinct in South Africa were from the Western Cape.
FMD-free status crucial to red meat industry
The re-instatement of South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease-free zone status was one of the highlights in the red meat industry over the past year.
