South Africa needs more skilled people – Karaan
South Africa has for too long been on a trajectory of jobless economic growth and the National Development Plan (NDP) is, in essence, an attempt at directing the way for economic growth to be transformed into the type of growth that also creates a number of jobs.
New DG has skills but lacks agricultural experience
Farmer leaders have concerns about the new director-general of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ lack of agricultural background.
Urban farmers co-op wins entrepreneur award
Buffalo City Organic Producers (BCOP), a predominantly female co-operative based in Mdantsane Township near East London in the Eastern Cape, received the award for Top Entrepreneur: Commercial in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year provincial awards in Aliwal North on 15 August.
GM maize ban lifted in France
France’s highest court has found a 2008 ban on Monsanto’s GM maize, MON810 was illegal.
Growth in pork consumption expected
Although the future for pork producers will be fraught with financial danger, there will be opportunities for entrepreneurs to make money.
Mandla Mandela threatens with expropriation
If commercial, mainly white, farmers did not co-operate on land restitution and acknowledge the wrongs of the past, then expropriation would be the only way to resolve the issue, ANC MP Mandla Mandela said on Monday, Business Day newspaper reported.
The ups and downs of agribusiness
BKB, a co-operative based in Port Elizabeth, but with national representation in grain, wool, mohair, livestock and property, has issued a ‘profit warning’ for its June 2013 year-end results, which are expected on 23 September.
Stock theft rife in Gauteng
The Gauteng Stock Theft Forum believes that a syndicate is targeting stud animals on the perimeters of the province.
KZN farm murder suspects to appear in court soon
Three men suspected of the 11 August 2013 murder of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, farmer Timothy Green (44), have been remanded in custody until their next scheduled court appearance on 22 August 2013.
Coming cold fronts a fire threat in the Free State
The cold front and accompanying stormy winds expected over the Free State from Wednesday (21 August) poses a serious veld fire threat, and farmers and landowners are warned to remain vigilant, said Thinus Steenkamp, CEO of the Free State Umbrella Fire Association.
Clover expects better financial results
In a voluntary trading statement, Clover said it was finalising its results for the financial year ended 30 June 2013. The results are expected to be released on 17 September.
Pecan industry supports Cape Parrot conservation initiatives
South Africa’s commercial pecan production industry would like to support Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) conservation efforts.
