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 (PSA).

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.

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 and poor co-ordination mechanisms in the Free State, said DA leader Roy Jankielsohn.

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 Africa.

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 under control.

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.

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