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.
Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits
Drought-stricken farmers in the Free State were in a desperate financial situation, according to Free State Agriculture’s operational manager, Dr Jack Armour.
Illegal dagga farming business busted
A KwaZulu-Natal woman could be spending some time behind bars after police arrested her for allegedly cultivating a field of dagga at her Thunzini homestead.
IEC appeals to farmers to allow workers to vote
Independent Electorate Commission chairperson Advocate Pansy Tlakula has appealed to the agriculture sector to allow the IEC's staff reasonable access to their farms during elections.
Production conditions for summer grains
Grain SA has released an update on production conditions for the summer grains. The information was updated on 20 January.
Vrede Dairy Project under investigation
The Public Protector is investigating the R570–million Vrede Dairy Project in the Free State.
Rand blows out past R11/$1
The rand has plunged to its lowest level in five years amid strikes in the platinum mining industry.
Decline in chicken prices
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has reported a decline in the retail price of chicken despite high input costs and last year’s tariff increase on imported chicken.
Agri company scores in sustainability rankings
Monsanto has achieved a ranking of 37 out of 100 most sustainable companies.
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