Shorter Land Claims window requested
The Greater Dobsonville Heritage Foundation, representing 2 500 land claimants, has requested that should land claims be opened as mooted by the government, the period for lodging claims should be...
New regulations for diesel rebates
From 1 April, SARS will only accept logbooks as valid evidence of diesel usage. Previously diesel rebates could be applied for by completing a VAT101D application form.
Clover announces massive jump in earnings
Clover has made a big adjustment in its reported earnings during the second half of last year.
Competition authorities approve AFGRI/AgriGroupe takeover
The Competition Commission has approved AgriGroupe’s wholesale takeover of AFGRI, recommending that the Competition Tribunal support the acquisition.
New wage for forestry workers
South Africa’s commercial forestry sector has been advised to implement its new minimum wages from 1 March instead of the government-stipulated 1 April date.
North West rain relief
Farmers in the drought-stricken areas of the North West have expressed their gratitude for the recent downpour of rain over the past few days, according to Agri North West president...
Absent agri skills hinder industry
If South Africa doesn't fix the education system soon, then we will not become the powerhouse of Africa we are hoping to become, according to Prof Johann Kirsten, head of...
Mining director convicted of environmental damage
Matome Maponya has become the first mine boss in South Africa to be found guilty of a mining-related environmental offence.
Agri trade balance under strain
South Africa is on the brink of becoming a net importer of food from Europe as growth in the positive trade balance slows down.
Price increases leave dairy producers wanting
Dairy farmers have been offered a measure of price relief, with Clover increasing its producer price of milk on 1 March and Parmalat offering an increase to producers in cheese...
Carcasses pile up at state vet
The Mpumalanga Veterinary Services (MVS) is crumbling under the pressure of reduced funding, with piled-up carcasses, stinking fridges, blown-out light fixtures and helpless staff the order of the day at...
Fuel prices could reach R16/l
A litre of petrol could cost motorists R16 if the rand continues to decline, reported the Automobile Association (AA).
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.
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