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 Meat Producers’ Organisation congress in Bloemfontein.

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.

‘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 logistics manager Aitjie van Wyk.

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 SA on July 29.

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.

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