Nkwinti’s latest comments cause mixed reactions
The recent announcement by Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti, that farmers would have to give away half their land to workers, has sparked alarm and uncertainty within the farming community.
Omnia optimistic about the future agriculture outlook
Listed specialist chemical service group Omnia’s revenue for the year ending March 2014, was up 21% to R16,3 billion and basic earnings per share rose 12,3% to 14,96c per share.
Consumers increasingly opting for long life milk
Seven out of nine dairy products covered by an independent survey showed higher retail sales in terms quantity in the year ended in March 2014, than in previous years.
Lack of agriculture awareness among youth
In order for agriculture to create more jobs and get a fair share of graduates, the industry has to secure a more prominent place in the career guidance curriculum at school level.
NAFU welcomes support for smallholder farmers
President of the National African Farmers’ Union of SA (NAFU SA) Motsepe Matlala expressed both praise and concern for President Zuma’s recent State of the Nation address.
Shortage of trained leaders in agriculture sector
SA agriculture requires trained leaders who are fully aware of the dynamics and issues that affect the sector.
Zokwana’s cattle herder gets increase
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana has announced he has increased his cattle herder’s salary to R2 400/month.
New Agribusiness website launched
The Joint Agbiz/Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Forum for Africa (JADAFA) launched its new website on Thursday, 19 June.
Zokwana urges collaboration between government and agriculture sector
Government policies on agriculture must be aligned to the needs of the sector, if agriculture is to become a driver of job creation in South Africa.
Food inflation on the increase
South Africa’s consumer inflation increased to 6, 6% year-on-year in May from 6, 1% in April. This was according to Stats SA figures released on Wednesday, 18 June.
Western Cape horse movement restrictions lifted
Western Cape horse owners can let out a sigh of relief after movement restrictions due to African horse sickness (AHS) were lifted.
Zuma wants to create one million agri jobs
In his State of the Nation address in parliament last night (17 June), President Jacob Zuma identified agriculture as a key job driver, recommitting to the target set out in the National Development Plan (NDP) for the agriculture sector to create one million jobs by 2030.
