Best spud farmer named

Johan van Zyl from Warden in the Free State was named Potato Farmer of the Year during the recent PSA congress.

The Directorate Animal Health, in collaboration with various other directorates within the department of agriculture, as well as provincial veterinary services, will dedicate 23 September to 29 September to World Rabies Week.

Report on African agriculture launched

A new report containing detailed statistics and data on African agriculture has been launched, SciDev.Net has reported.

KZN police arrest farm attack suspects within 2 days

All five suspects allegedly involved in the attack and robbery of an as-yet-unnamed 63-year-old Bergville farmer and his 60-year old wife were arrested within two days of the crime thanks to a determined joint effort between SAPS structures and community-based organisations.

Early spike in KwaZulu-Natal farm attacks

The number of farm attacks and farm murders in KwaZulu-Natal so far in 2013, with two murders and 23 attacks taking place in the first five months of the year, were higher than for the same period last year, which saw one murder and 14 attacks.

African aquaculture grows 83% in 10 years

Aquaculture is the world’s fastest-growing food production sector, with a growth rate of 5,6%. Farmed fish topped beef farming globally for the first time in 2012, with 66 million tons of fish produced, compared with 63 million tons of beef.

Fouriesburg fire still raging

The veld fire between Senekal, Rosendal and Fouriesburg that started earlier was still burning by 10 o’clock this morning.

North West declared a disaster area

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NW DARD) has processed more than 19 000 applications for financial assistance after the province was recently declared a disaster area.

SA and US discuss stronger trade relations

Deputy minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dr Pieter Mulder recently met with the US Department of Agriculture’s deputy secretary, Krista Harden in Pretoria.

14km wide veld fire raging outside from Fouriesburg

A devastating veld fire is raging in the Eastern Free State.

Veld fire warning for the Free State

The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has issued a general veld fire warning for the whole province.

Industry must handle extension services – Nerpo

Government must hand over extension service work to commodity organisations because it’s failing to deliver this service itself.

Overberg’s Farm Worker of the Year

Marthinus Farao of Riviersonderend was named as the Total SA Overberg Farm Worker of the Year at a gala event held on 17 September at the Agri Mega Week in Bredasdorp.

Fruit, veg and flower associations for North West

The North West department of agriculture will launch provincial vegetable, fruit and glower producers’ organisations in Brits on Thursday, 19 September.

Promoting the role farmers play in feeding SA

Agriculture and the farmer’s image are set for a boost with TAU SA’s new campaign to publicise the importance of the sector.

Citrus exports continue despite black spot

It’s business as usual for SA citrus exports to the EU, despite the recent fifth interception of citrus black spot (CBS) on fruit from this country.

Water allocation rights and fracking in the spotlight

The proposed National Water Policy Review could change the way farmers use their water allocations

Warnings of conflict over re-opening of land claims

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) was urged not to recommend the re-opening of the land claims process as the delayed transfer of gazetted claims heavily affected agriculture.

Rooibos industry a step closer to trademark

The rooibos industry has cleared the first hurdle towards achieving international protection for the use of the term ‘Rooibos’ while at the same time preventing misuse of the generic name ‘rooibos’.

New finance institution for fruit farmers

SA fruit marketer Capespan recently announced the launch of Capespan Capital, which will offer fruit farmers long- and short-term financing.

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