Land reform department spends R1billion on consultants
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) spent R1 billion on consultants over three years from 2009 to 2011.
Landownership important for smallholders to afford minimum wage
Smallholder farmers could afford to pay the new minimum wage if they were competitive and successful.
Huge increase in fuel prices for March
An increase of 81c/l in the price of petrol from next Wednesday was announced by the Department of Energy.
Foul play uncovered in SA processed meat industry
A recent study by meat scientists from Stellenbosch University revealed that there is significant fraudulent labelling of meat products on the South African market.
Afasa supports replacing of ‘willing-buyer, willing-seller’ principle
The African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (Afasa) has urged President Jacob Zuma to fast-track amendments to the Green Paper on Land Reform that will do away with the ‘willing-buyer,...
A new meat identification twist
Results from a recent study show that the labelling of game meat in South Africa is very poor, with different species being substituted almost 80% of the time.
Meat report a wake-up call
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) describes the recent report by the Stellenbosch University of false labeling of processed meat products “a timely wake-up call that we cannot...
Agriculture’s response to the National Budget
The Agriculture Business Chamber (Agbiz) welcomed the “rather bold” 2013/2014 National Budget presented by Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan yesterday.
“Tighten your belts” – finance minister
A substantial loss in state income due to last year’s economic turbulence was the overriding theme for this year’s budget speech.
Farmers reeling from two-month pork strike
After nearly two months, a strike at KZN pork processor Frey’s Meats processing plant in Cato Ridge is over. But not before it inflicted serious harm on pig farmers.
SA consumers are also being cheated with meat products – new study
In the wake of the EU horse meat scandal, a new study by Dr Donna-Maree Cawthorn and Prof Louw Hoffman of Stellenbosch University’s Department of Animal Sciences, in conjunction with...
No end yet for African horse sickness
Although the current outbreak of African horse sickness (AHS) is not over yet and additional cases could be confirmed in the months ahead, there are encouraging signs that the situation...
KZN SAPS arrests nine suspects for poaching
After pulling over and inspecting a suspicious-looking vehicle recently, two SAPS officers patrolling the KwaMagwaza area of KwaZulu-Natal were surprised to discover that it contained nine people, four antelope carcasses,...
Hundreds of millions of rand lost yearly due to stock theft
Stock theft cost South Africa’s farmers hundreds of millions of rand last year and many Eastern Cape stock farmers believe they are losing the battle against stock thieves.
Focussing on Africa’s potential
Fairtrade in South Africa has experienced dramatic growth over the past few years and the annual Fairtrade Week currently taking place is set to further increase Fairtrade awareness among local...
Tiny bubbles, big business in sparkling wine
Local wine sales have not kept up with the growth in wine exports from SA and, with the industry optimistic about further export growth and the penetration of new markets...
Markets react to drought in central regions
The impact of the drought in SA’s central grain-producing areas is gaining momentum and is already being reflected in a sharp increase in maize prices.
Zuma’s speech disappoints
Agricultural leaders are sceptical that President Jacob Zuma’s plans to speed up land reform and re-open land claims, in order to accommodate pre-June 1913 claims by Khoi and San descendents,...
Farmer safety vital, Magashule says
The Free State needed a programme to highlight the importance of rural safety to society, Free State premier Ace Magashule said on Thursday.
New land claims process not the answer – Agri SA
Re-opening the land restitution process is not the answer to deal with issues such as addressing the legacy of the dispossession of land from the Khoi and the San people,...
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