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‘Moringa pastor’ preaches natural health gospel

Mpumalanga farmer Try Nxumalo spotted a strange plant in his yard two years ago, but never knew it would soon turn into a business for him.

Invest in agriculture and take part in land reform

The 35 000 commercial farmers in South Africa represent a R52 billion investment.

Outrage in KZN as alleged stock-thieves burn homes

Livestock owners in KwaZulu-Natal have reacted with outrage to news that alleged stock-thieves set fire to homes belonging to two community crime prevention association (CCPA) members.

Suspected rhino poachers arrested in Limpopo

An attempt to poach a rhino on a private farm in Gravellotte, Limpopo, failed when police swooped in on three suspected poachers on Friday, 8 August.

ASUF concerned about the imbalance in SA’s agriculture

Greater symbiosis between commercial and smallholder farmers is needed to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability for SA’s agricultural industry.

Nkwinti’s 50/50 land plan will not benefit farm workers

The implementation of a land reform plan that proposes that 50% of all commercial farms be transferred to farm workers could have disastrous consequences for farmers and farm workers alike.

Thousands of chicken die in truck accident

Some 3 476 severely injured chickens had to be slaughtered after a truck transporting them overturned near Rustenburg, North West on Monday.

‘I have not stolen any land’ – Kriek

Free State Agriculture (FSA) had committed itself to sustainable land reform as early as 2006.

Meet the million rand springbok

Record prices for game at the recent 3G (Giant Genetic Group) game auction in Vaalharts, near Jan Kempdorp in North West, were driven by supply and demand, according to 3G logistics manager Aitjie van Wyk.

Agriculture sector loses 73 000 jobs

Employment in the agriculture sector declined by 73 000 in the second quarter of this year compared with the same period a year ago, according to figures released by Stats SA on July 29.

Lights will stay on in Free State towns – Eskom

Eskom has agreed not to disconnect the electricity supply to three municipalities in the Free State.

Poachers kill second Kruger elephant

In less than two months, a second elephant has been poached for its tusks in Parfuri, northern Kruger National Park as the park celebrated World Ranger Day.

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