ANC’s land reform policy ‘socialist’
Capitalism in South Africa is under attack by a ruling party that is moving towards socialism and away from private property ownership.
North West farmers suspicious of R155 million projects
The announcement by North West’s MEC for agriculture and rural development, Desbo Mohono, that she budgeted R155 million for the implementation of a number of agricultural projects in the 2012/2013...
Government curbs growth in poultry industry
Government needs to implement a blanket duty on all chicken imports for the local industry to survive the onslaught of chicken dumping.
A fracking change of heart
Right up until three months ago, Prof Gerrit van Tonder was convinced that hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to explore for shale gas would not contaminate the groundwater of the Karoo.
Beneficiaries invade own land on land reform game farms
A study looking at the experience of communities that were awarded game farms as part of the land restitution process has shown that beneficiaries could be forced to ‘invade’ their...
FPA’s feeling ‘twitchy’ over this season’s fire risk
Fire Protection Associations in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga are anticipating a challenging fire-fighting season this year.
DAFF denies that OBP vaccines are faulty
Agricultural minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has left farmers baffled after denying that there was ever a question over the efficacy of Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) vaccines.
Agriculture jobs creation questioned
The most recent quarterly labour force survey conducted by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show that employment in agriculture increased by 8,8% over the past year.
Land reform policy likened to socialism
Capitalism in South Africa is under attack by a ruling party that is moving towards socialism and away from private property ownership.
Stockman’s School embraces new farmers
In a first for South Africa, the Aldam Stockman’s School is offering a course for beginner farmers.
Rabies continues to claim human victims in KZN
Three people have now become victims of KwaZulu-Natal’s rabies epidemic.
Farmers invited to apply for Nerpo infrastructure improvement loans
The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organization (Nerpo) has invited smallholder farmers to start applying for the new Nerpo Farm Machinery & Infrastructural Improvement Fund, which Land Bank and the...
Unfriendly labour laws put SA at the bottom of the list
Gauteng MEC for agriculture Nandi Mayethula-Khoza said farmers must identify which labour laws prevent them from creating more jobs on farms.
R155 million earmarked for agricultural projects in NW
North West’s agriculture and rural development MEC Desbo Mohono has earmarked R155 million for the implementation of a number of agricultural projects in her 2012/2013 policy and budget speech.
Land reform could take another 50 years
If the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) doesn’t speed up the land reform process it could take another 50 years or more to reach the target of...
SA trade with Russia set to increase
In December 2011, Russia was finally invited to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO). It has until 15 June to ratify its membership and, 30 days later, it will become...
Agriculture is losing the battle against mines – BFAP
About 30% of all land cultivated to soya beans in South Africa could be lost to mining in Mpumalanga. This was the finding of a report on mining compiled by...
Going for gold with kiwi fruit
A six-week gap in the European and UK markets for kiwi fruit presents a window of opportunity for South African growers.
Rumours abound about feedlot price fixing
Rumours of price fixing within the feedlot industry have intensified, but a Competition Commission enquiry doesn’t appear to be on the cards.
Government goes all out to stop KZN rabies problem
Government animal health officials have stepped up efforts to bring the deadly rabies disease under control in KwaZulu-Natal.
