Violent protest action disrupts KZN Midlands farming
The effects of an ongoing violent protest action centred in Mooi River’s Bruntville township in KwaZulu-Natal have spread to the local farming community.
Entrepreneur awards recognises women in agriculture
Women farmers were recognised for their role and contribution to Africa’s Agriculture and Food Security at the 14th annual DAFF Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Mahikeng recently.
Government official caught in pig neglect allegations
Former Bela-Bela municipal manager Andrew Dipela has been accused by the Democratic Alliance (DA) of allegedly starving pigs on the government-owned Rietspruit Farm, near Modimolle, Limpopo.
FSA takes new farmer mentorship to a new level
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has decided to facilitate the establishment of an organisation to support mentors and mentorship programmes in the province.
No expropriation without compensation – Zokwana
Government has no intention of expropriating land without compensation.
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.
