Hundreds gather at Grain SA’s prayer day
More than 1000 people attended Grain SA’s prayer day for South Africa and its agricultural sector in Bothaville today.
Ban on rhino horn trade lifted
SA judge Francis Legodi has lifted the domestic ban on trade in rhino horns imposed by government in 2009 to reduce poaching
SANParks prepares for drought conditions
South African National Parks (SANParks) has put plans in place to manage the impacts of the drought in its parks across the country.
ARC wants more money from government
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has called on government for more funding in order to continue delivering scientific solutions to farmers, said ARC president and chief executive Dr Shadrack Moephuli.
DAFF seeks to stop spread of Panama Disease
Government was working hard to control the Panama Disease in Mozambique and stop it from spreading to SA’s R1,5 billion banana industry.
Update on SA grain imports
South Africa’s 2015/2016 total maize imports stand at 536 687t, 70% of Grain SA’s forecast imports of 770 000t.
Agri SA and Senwes announce disaster fund
Agri SA and Senwes have launched the Droogte Ramp Fonds (Drought Disaster Fund) where the public can donate money online to farmers who need drought relief.
Farmers need to be vigilant during Festive Season – FSA
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has called on farmers to be more vigilant in order to curb stock theft and crime during the festive season.
R114 million allocated to help drought-stricken KZN farmers
Government has allocated R114 million to help KwaZulu-Natal farmers who are suffering due to a devastating drought.
Amended AgriBEE Sector Code draft published for comment
The Draft Amended AgriBEE Sector Code in terms of section 9 (5) of the BBBEE Amendment Act 46 of 2013 has been published in the Government Gazette as Gazette Number 39429 (Notice 1160 of 2015).
Land claims Exceptions Policy Framework goes before Cabinet
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has reaffirmed its commitment to address land redistribution for the descendants of the Khoi and San.
Remove all poor performing livestock during drought
Careful livestock management is called for in times of drought, according to Dr. Danie Odendaal, Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) CEO.
