Limpopo residents warned about rabies
The department of health has issued a warning to residents of Limpopo to seek help if bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal.
Binnie succeeds Boëttger as Sappi CEO
Multinational pulp and paper company Sappi Limited has announced that its current chief financial officer, Steve Binnie, will replace Ralph Boëttger as company CEO as of 1 July.
Milk imports down amid weak rand
The weakened rand has resulted in an increase in the imported dairy price and consumers can subsequently expect to pay more for milk.
Southern and western Free State still in drought’s grip
While some farmers in the Free State have renewed hope for the season after the widespread rain at the beginning of February, those south and west of Bloemfontein are still struggling.
Farmers expected to buy older-priced machinery as rand weakens
General rains have fallen in many of the summer cropping areas over the past two weeks, said the SA Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) chairperson Callie Human, in a press release.
Protection of agricultural products
Members of the public have less than a month to submit comments to government regarding the protection of agricultural products with geographical indicators.
Early summer planting figures
According to the Crop Estimates Committee’s latest figures, an estimated 1 571 500ha white maize had been planted in the 2013/14 season compared to the 2012/13 season’s 1 617 200ha - a 2,83% decrease. An estimated 1 139 000ha of yellow maize had been planted, 2,15% below the previous season’s 1 164 000ha.
What Agri SA expects from government
Prior to the state of nation address due to take place on 13 February and with political parties gearing up for the general election, Agri SA has released a statement reminding political leaders about the sector’s potential to further contribute towards development. It also highlights areas of vulnerability and offers solutions.
Heavy rains break North West drought
Heavy, widespread rains have been reported in the drought-stricken areas of the North West during the past week.
Shorter Land Claims window requested
The Greater Dobsonville Heritage Foundation, representing 2 500 land claimants, has requested that should land claims be opened as mooted by the government, the period for lodging claims should be shortened to expire on 13 June 2014 and not 31 December 2018.
New regulations for diesel rebates
From 1 April, SARS will only accept logbooks as valid evidence of diesel usage. Previously diesel rebates could be applied for by completing a VAT101D application form.
Clover announces massive jump in earnings
Clover has made a big adjustment in its reported earnings during the second half of last year.
