More money for land claims, but only when needed – Treasury
Over the next three years, government will spend R8,7 billion on the settlement of land restitution claims, a figure which pales in comparison to the estimated R179 billion that will be needed to pay for new claims expected if the land claims process reopens later this year.
A new, united future for SA agriculture now a reality
All role players in the agricultural sector need to be able to sit around a table and communicate with one voice as far as possible.
Little support for agriculture in budget speech
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech has received a mixed reaction from the agriculture sector.
Employment tax incentive to benefit employers
With the high unemployment rate in South Africa, government has implemented the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) to encourage businesses to employ more youngsters.
Budget focusses on support for smallholder and subsistence farmers
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan promised much support for agriculture when delivering the 2014 budget speech, but most of that is directed at smallholder and subsistence farmers.
Opening of land claims passed by National Assembly
The bill allowing for the reopening of the land claims process has been passed by the National Assembly.
Drought conditions still prevalent in the Free State
While most of the Free State has experienced substantial amounts of rain, easing the drought burden, some farmers in the Luckhoff area have been less fortunate and are still in need of drought relief in the form of feed.
SA economy grows at 1,9% in 2013
South Africa’s real annual gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1,9% in 2013, following an increase of 2,5% in 2012, according to Statistics South Africa.
KZN SAPS appeal for information regarding two farm attacks
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are appealing to the general public for any information that could possibly lead to the apprehension of suspects involved in two farm attacks only days apart in the Camperdown area.
Armyworm outbreak alert
Farmers are advised to inspect their lands for armyworm infestations after an outbreak was reported in the Klipdrif area of the Potchefstroom district.
Clover targets maas market
Since re-entering the maas market a year ago, Clover has captured an estimated 5% of the market and plans to take a significantly larger piece of the pie, the company said at the recent opening of its expanded facility in Queensburgh, Durban.
Chinese dairy in KZN ruffles feathers
A Chinese company wanting to invest in dairy production in KwaZulu-Natal has come under fire from milk processors who fear the increase in demand could push up prices and lead to local milk shortages.
