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Farmer safety vital, Magashule says

The Free State needed a programme to highlight the importance of rural safety to society, Free State premier Ace Magashule said on Thursday.

New land claims process not the answer – Agri SA

Re-opening the land restitution process is not the answer to deal with issues such as addressing the legacy of the dispossession of land from the Khoi and the San people, according to Dr Theo de Jager, Agri SA deputy president.

Findings of the long awaited land audit released

According to the much anticipated and delayed audit of agricultural land in South Africa, the state owned 22% of the land while 78% was in private ownership.

Gun owners warned about license renewal pitfall

The South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association has warned owners of firearms used for self-protection to ensure that they apply for the renewal of licenses issued in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, at least 90 days before the licenses were due to expire.

Clover to increase milk price

Dairy farmers delivering milk to Clover can look forward to an increase in the producer price for milk from 1 March 2013.

Northern Cape grazing shortage critical

The lack of grazing in large parts of the Northern Cape is becoming serious, according to an Agri Northern Cape report.

No lay-offs yet in the Eastern Cape

Organised agriculture in the Eastern Cape told farmers to recover from the shock of the 52% increase in the minimum wage for farm workers before making decisions.

Fat flies around imported chips

Imports of frozen French fries knocked local processors, with South Africa’s largest processor reportedly suffering a drop in sales.

Unaddressed agri-issues after State of the Nation – Agri SA

Although President Jacob Zuma was clear in his State of the Nation Address that agriculture and rural development remained high on the government’s agenda...

Some reaction to President Zuma’s State of the Nation Address

President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address (SONA) should “generally be welcomed”, especially the adoption of the National Development Plan (NDP) “as a framework for economic development and to address the challenges of poverty, crass inequality and unemployment,” said Agbiz CEO Dr John Purchase.

TAU SA suspends participation in Green Paper

Agricultural union, TAU SA has suspended its participation in discussions on the Green Paper on Land Reform.

Zuma zooms in on land reform

Government plans to accelerate land reform, but there’s still very little clarity about the policy direction that will be taken to speed up redistribution.

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