Kruger still hardest hit by rhino poaching
Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit by rhino poachers. No fewer than 351 animals have been killed in the park since the beginning of the year.
Declining commercial farmer numbers a concern for OBP
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP), the parastatal charged with producing and developing animal vaccines, says its main market is shrinking and it’s struggling to keep up with competitors, despite a R500 million state grant for upgrades to its facilities.
Modise to co-operate with NSPCA investigations
Following media reports of neglect and pig cannibalism at Thandi Modise’s farm recently, she has agreed to co-operate with the NSPCA.
41 stock theft suspects arrested
KwaZulu-Natal police recently arrested 41 suspected stock thieves during a two week operation.
TAU SA releases biannual farm attack figures
At least 30 people were murdered on farms between January and June this year. This was according to TAU SA’s biannual figures on farm attacks and murders, released today.
Pig cannibalism on Thandi Modise’s farm
More than a 100 animals had to be put down after SAPS and the SPCA found pigs starving and eating each other on a farm owned by National Council of Provinces (NCOP) chairperson Thandi Modise.
New land bill an empty promise – DA
Earlier this week President Zuma signed the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill and the Property Valuation Bill into law, allowing the reopening of restitution claims and the establishment of the office of the Land Valuer-General.
Farmers cautioned against veldfires
The department of agriculture has advised land users and farmers to exercise extreme caution to prevent veld fires this winter.
Warning against land claim fraudsters
Barely two days after the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act was signed into law, fraudsters have begun exploiting the system.
Senwes turnover down by 17,3%
South Africa’s second-largest agribusiness company, Senwes, said poor harvests in the central and western parts of the country over two consecutive years, hit the company’s results hard for the year ended on 30 April 2014.
New app for broiler farmers
A new mobile app is set to revolutionise the broiler production industry.
Efforts underway to defuse volatile KZN land conflict
Protest marches, threats and an alleged case of arson have been reported in southern KwaZulu-Natal where efforts are underway to try and find a peaceful resolution to a land conflict.
Monsanto SA donates mini-mill to black woman farmer
Grain SA’s Subsistence Farmer of the Year 2013, Nto Mduli received a boost to her business recently when Monsanto SA donated a mini hammer-mill to her.
Poultry importers say local market not threatened by imports
The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (Amie) says there is no need for anti-dumping tariffs on certain chicken cuts.
Land claims reopened
President Jacob Zuma, on Monday signed the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act, according to a statement issued by the presidency.
Help combat the invader fruit fly
The invader fruit fly (Bactrocera invadens) has been declared as present in the Vhembe district of Limpopo, according to a media statement released by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Invader fruit fly is currently under official control in this region.
SA wineries banking on white wine, according to study
The sentiment for white wine production and white wine prices over the short and long term remains positive, according to the PwC South African wine industry insights survey 2014, released this week.
South Africa world’s biggest macadamia producer
South Africa has surpassed Australia for the second consecutive year to maintain its position as the largest macadamia nut producer in the world. Production has grown by 20% over the past year to contribute 48 000t of the nearly 160 000t produced worldwide.
Big names for African Farmers Workshop and Expo
This year’s African Farmers Workshop and Expo (AFWE), which takes place from 12 to 14 August 2014 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, has attracted several leading agricultural organisations and suppliers.
Nkwinti’s latest comments cause mixed reactions
The recent announcement by Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti, that farmers would have to give away half their land to workers, has sparked alarm and uncertainty within the farming community.
