‘Moringa pastor’ preaches natural health gospel
Mpumalanga farmer Try Nxumalo spotted a strange plant in his yard two years ago, but never knew it would soon turn into a business for him.
Invest in agriculture and take part in land reform
The 35 000 commercial farmers in South Africa represent a R52 billion investment.
Outrage in KZN as alleged stock-thieves burn homes
Livestock owners in KwaZulu-Natal have reacted with outrage to news that alleged stock-thieves set fire to homes belonging to two community crime prevention association (CCPA) members.
Suspected rhino poachers arrested in Limpopo
An attempt to poach a rhino on a private farm in Gravellotte, Limpopo, failed when police swooped in on three suspected poachers on Friday, 8 August.
ASUF concerned about the imbalance in SA’s agriculture
Greater symbiosis between commercial and smallholder farmers is needed to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability for SA’s agricultural industry.
Nkwinti’s 50/50 land plan will not benefit farm workers
The implementation of a land reform plan that proposes that 50% of all commercial farms be transferred to farm workers could have disastrous consequences for farmers and farm workers alike.
Thousands of chicken die in truck accident
Some 3 476 severely injured chickens had to be slaughtered after a truck transporting them overturned near Rustenburg, North West on Monday.
‘I have not stolen any land’ – Kriek
Free State Agriculture (FSA) had committed itself to sustainable land reform as early as 2006.
Meet the million rand springbok
Record prices for game at the recent 3G (Giant Genetic Group) game auction in Vaalharts, near Jan Kempdorp in North West, were driven by supply and demand, according to 3G...
Agriculture sector loses 73 000 jobs
Employment in the agriculture sector declined by 73 000 in the second quarter of this year compared with the same period a year ago, according to figures released by Stats...
Lights will stay on in Free State towns – Eskom
Eskom has agreed not to disconnect the electricity supply to three municipalities in the Free State.
Poachers kill second Kruger elephant
In less than two months, a second elephant has been poached for its tusks in Parfuri, northern Kruger National Park as the park celebrated World Ranger Day.
Sheep scab outbreaks threaten Western Cape
Malmesbury state vet Dr Sewellyn Davey has called upon farmers to report all sheep scab outbreaks as a matter of urgency.
Farming entering a new era of change – Cornie Swart
More change will have to happen in agriculture over the next 15 years than the changes that occurred in the sector during the past 50 years.
Eskom to cut municipal power supply in the Free State
Free State municipalities are more than R1 billion in arrears in electricity charges.
Maize crop to exceed 14 million tons
The Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) released its sixth production forecast for summer crops, with commercial maize set at 14,017 million tons.
Teamwork takes aim at tackling runaway fires
Fed up with having to watch helplessly as runaway fires destroyed their crops, grazing and property every year, a KwaZulu-Natal rural community has now teamed up with a local forestry...
New legislation for SA wildlife ranching called for
Wildlife Ranching SA (WRSA) past president and Vaalwater game farmer, Gert Dry, strongly advocated changes in the SA’s current National Environmental Management: Biodiversity (NEMBA) legislation at the 2014 Grassland Society...
Grain SA provides maize to struggling Rustenburg communities
A consignment consisting of 2 400 5kg pre-packed bags of maize was recently delivered to distribution points for people affected by the miners’ strike in Rustenberg, North West.
SA’s inflation remains at 6,6%
South Africa’s consumer inflation held steady at 6,6% year-on-year in June, the same as in May, as inflation remained above the Reserve Bank’s target of 3% to 6%.
