Floods hit Gauteng farmers
Farmers in Gauteng have been hard hit by floods over the past few days as a result of the heavy rains.
Conservationists condemn callous killings of endangered ‘painted wolves’
SA conservationists were appalled by news of the alleged killing of four endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Limpopo.
Add your voice to the fight against rhino poaching
Organisations that want to help fight rhino poaching have until Friday, February 7, to provide government with their suggested anti-poaching strategies.
South African wine the cheapest in the world
South Africa is the cheapest supplier of white wine and the second cheapest red wine supplier globally.
Weaker rand creates uncertainty in agriculture
What does the lower rand have in store for agriculture? Robyn Joubert spoke to a few experts.
Improving your chances in the food chain
Innovation and collaboration are part of the seven focus areas Rabobank International has created for farmers to improve their position in the food chain.
Thieves drug farmers before attack
A Limpopo grape farmer said he believed his attackers may have used chemicals to put his family and dogs to sleep before breaking into his home.
Anti-rhino poaching operation achieves unexpected results
The first of a series of intensified anti-rhino poaching efforts in KwaZulu-Natal achieved a major unexpected haul.
Free State rain a gift from above
Widespread rains have been reported in the drought-stricken areas of the North West and the Free State.
Land Bank threatens to repossess more farms
Land Bank has announced it has taken legal action against 1 560 arrears accounts, of which more than a thousand belong to black farmers.
Africa needs to step up agricultural productivity – AU
Africa has no excuse for not being able to feed itself, according to African Union Commission chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, SAnew.gov.za report.
Interest rate hike hampers farmers
The increase in the interest rate to 0,5% signals tougher times for farmers as the cost price squeeze intensifies.
AfriForum insists on rural safety plan
AfriForum has requested that national police commissioner Riah Phiyega implement a rural safety plan at grassroots level.
Agri-machinery sales decline
The agricultural industry will face a challenging season as SA agricultural machinery sales drop.
Red meat prices to rise above inflation
The Red meat Producers Organisation (RPO) expects a moderate increase in red meat prices during 2014 due to the prevailing drought. This increase should be slightly above the inflation rate.
Correction in the minimum wage for farm workers
The minimum wage for farm workers will increase by 6,4% on 1 March 2014, and not 7%, as was previously announced, according to Hendrik Ackermann, chairperson of Agri SA’s labour...
Funds needed for kudu rabies research in Namibia
About R2 million is needed for an epidemiological survey of the kudu rabies epidemic in Namibia.
New appointment at TAU SA
TAU SA North has appointed a new regional manager, Drickus Botha from Dendron in Limpopo.
Zanu-PF guns for assets of foreign companies
Three foreign agricultural companies operating in Zimbabwe were under pressure from the country’s ruling ZANU-PF party to comply with the country’s indigenisation laws.
Van Rensburg announces retirement
Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape agriculture and rural development MEC announced in a statement yesterday (27 January) that he would retire as provincial MEC after the 2014 elections.
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