Agbiz withdraws from ASUF
The Agricultural Business Chamber (AgBiz) has withdrawn from Agri-Sector Unity Forum (ASUF) but will continue to co-operate with it.
SA’s rooibos and honeybush names to be protected
The SA rooibos and honeybush tea industry has welcomed news that its products are to be given geographic indication (GI) status on world markets.
Peak veld fire season for Free State and North West farmers
The window period to prepare fire breaks expires on 31 July 2014, and farmers have been warned that the risk of strong winds makes it hazardous to continue making firebreaks...
SA to sign CAADP compact in November
SA will in November this year join 40 other countries that have signed the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme compact.
DAFF pledges support for smallholder farmers to promote food security
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana promised much support to smallholder farmers in his budget vote address.
Cele to plough for 67 minutes
In celebration of Mandela Day on 18 July, deputy agriculture minister Bheki Cele, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for agriculture and rural development Cyril Xaba and other government officials will pledge 67 minutes...
Zokwana to present plans for a million jobs
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana will present the department’s annual strategic plans to parliament on Wednesday, 16 July.
Five farm attacks in three months
The recent farm attack which led to the murder of 66-year-old farmer Jan de Kock from Petrus Steyn is the fifth of its kind reported to Free State Agriculture during...
Kruger still hardest hit by rhino poaching
Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit by rhino poachers. No fewer than 351 animals have been killed in the park since the beginning of the year.
Declining commercial farmer numbers a concern for OBP
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP), the parastatal charged with producing and developing animal vaccines, says its main market is shrinking and it’s struggling to keep up with competitors, despite a R500...
Modise to co-operate with NSPCA investigations
Following media reports of neglect and pig cannibalism at Thandi Modise’s farm recently, she has agreed to co-operate with the NSPCA.
41 stock theft suspects arrested
KwaZulu-Natal police recently arrested 41 suspected stock thieves during a two week operation.
TAU SA releases biannual farm attack figures
At least 30 people were murdered on farms between January and June this year. This was according to TAU SA’s biannual figures on farm attacks and murders, released today.
Pig cannibalism on Thandi Modise’s farm
More than a 100 animals had to be put down after SAPS and the SPCA found pigs starving and eating each other on a farm owned by National Council of...
New land bill an empty promise – DA
Earlier this week President Zuma signed the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill and the Property Valuation Bill into law, allowing the reopening of restitution claims and the establishment of...
Farmers cautioned against veldfires
The department of agriculture has advised land users and farmers to exercise extreme caution to prevent veld fires this winter.
Warning against land claim fraudsters
Barely two days after the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act was signed into law, fraudsters have begun exploiting the system.
Senwes turnover down by 17,3%
South Africa’s second-largest agribusiness company, Senwes, said poor harvests in the central and western parts of the country over two consecutive years, hit the company’s results hard for the year...
New app for broiler farmers
A new mobile app is set to revolutionise the broiler production industry.
Efforts underway to defuse volatile KZN land conflict
Protest marches, threats and an alleged case of arson have been reported in southern KwaZulu-Natal where efforts are underway to try and find a peaceful resolution to a land conflict.
