Warning against land claims scammers
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has warned against scammers after the recent passing of the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill by the National Council of Provinces.
SA’s grain storage capacity exceeds 20 million tons
During the past season the local grain industry handled 16 million tons of grain, maize exports amounted to 1,8 million tons and 15 000t of soyabeans were exported.
Statutory levies for poultry imports
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) has requested groups in the poultry industry to submit comments regarding the proposed statutory measures relating to levies, registration and records and returns on imported products.
R22 million water reticulation project for Dinokana
North West Premier Thandi Modise launched the first phase of a R22 million water reticulation project at Dinokana village outside Zeerust recently.
Fuel transport levy cut
An inland fuel transport levy which costs consumers an extra 3c/l will be abolished by the department of energy from next month, according to Sapa.
New MD for GWK
Pieter Spies has been appointed as agribusiness GWK’s new managing director following the departure of Johan van Wyk. Spies will join the company on 1 June.
International speakers for SA Stud Book symposium
Two leading international speakers will address the annual SA Stud Book International Breeding Symposium in Bloemfontein this year.
New DuPont technology centre to benefit farmers in Africa
DuPont’s new regional technology centre, which opened in Delmas, Mpumalanga, recently, aims to bring leading global agricultural innovation, especially in the field of new seed technology, to farmers in South Africa and the rest of the continent.
Major electricity theft syndicate exposed
Eight farmers appeared as state witnesses in the Lydenburg Magistrate Court in Mpumalanga on Monday, 24 March, in a major electricity theft case.
Buffalo mum to the rescue
An oblivious buffalo calf almost falls prey to a lion, while calling for its mother.
Grain transport differential increased by 9,8%
An intervention by Grain SA meant that maize farmers saved R100 million on transport differential costs. This was according to Grain SA CEO Jannie de Villiers.
Career fair to assist learners
Leading organisations and companies in the fresh produce sector will be showcasing their products, services, career opportunities, bursary options and internship programmes at the third Agri-Food Career and Bursary Fair at Stellenbosch University on 27 March.
