Child Protection Week campaign focuses on children living on farms
Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, launched Child Protection Week in Braakspruit near Klerksdorp in North West on 25 May.
Gauteng fast-tracks development approval
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Lebogang Maile said his department was committed to reducing red tape to increase the ease of doing business within the province.
Canola symposiums scheduled for July
According to Prof André Agenbag of the Protein Research foundation, the benefits of canola rotation are well known.
Food stalls popular at Nampo Harvest Day
A large variety of food items was on offer at the 2016 Nampo Harvest Day held near Bothaville in the Free State, with thousands of visitors enjoying the fare at the food stalls manned by different church organisations.
World Milk Day: Worldwide increase in dairy consumption
Today, the dairy industry and consumers worldwide are celebrating World Milk Day.
SANParks relocates Sylvester the lion
Sylvester, the lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park in March this year, arrived at the Addo Elephant National Park on 27 May.
Shell Donates R1 million towards drought relief
A donation of R1 million by Shell to Agri SA’s Drought Relief fund comes at a crucial time as livestock and grain farmers in drought-stricken areas struggle to keep animals alive and plan ahead for the season.
KNP loses African wild dogs to diseases
The Kruger National Park (KNP) lost a pack of 16 African wild dogs, known as the Lower Sabie pack, towards the weekend of 21-22 May, to canine distemper.
New programme to link KZN agri graduates with job opportunities
In a first for South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) recently launched the Agricultural Graduates Placement Programme (AGPP).
Soya bean farmers expect smaller harvest
The latest commodities outlook released by Agbiz indicated that South Africa’s soya bean harvest will be lower this season.
Western Cape’s top young farmer for 2016 announced
A table grape farmer from the Hex River Valley, Jacques Beukes, has been named the 2016 Western Cape Young Farmer of the Year.
National Assembly passes motion to declare drought a national disaster
The drought that has been ravaging large parts of South Africa and which has placed many farmers at risk of financial distress, could soon be declared a national disaster, after the National Assembly agreed to adopt a motion posed by DA MP Annette Steyn.
