KZN grappling with water invaders
Government is reportedly spending R3,1 million annually to control aquatic and riparian alien invasive weed species in KwaZulu-Natal.
Tractor sales slump in December no cause for concern
Despite being 31,6% lower than the previous December’s tractor sales, the December 2012 figure did not prevent total sales for last year being more than 500 units greater than total tractor sales in 2011.
Missed deadline – relief from horn trade now only possible in 2016
The legalisation of the rhino horn trade has been dealt a double blow by the South African and Kenyan governments. Those calling for the...
Free State and North West crops urgently need rain
Sporadic showers have been reported in the Free State and North West between 18 and 20 January 2013 and no significant rain damage or floods occurred.
Drought persists in North West
The situation in the two North West district municipalities, Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, has not changed as the municipalities were still experiencing a severe drought.
Emerging farmers hardest hit by wage strikes
Black fruit farmers in the Western Cape say that if the ongoing unrest is not resolved soon, many of them will be ruined. Denene Erasmus reports.
AngloGold Ashanti taken to task for toxins
AngloGold Ashanti admitted to repeated toxic spillages near Stilfontein, and criminal charges have been laid against it. Robyn Joubert reports.
Mapungubwe interpretive centre temporarily closed due to heavy rains
The Mapungubwe Interpretive Centre (MIC) situated within the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site has been temporarily closed due to the heavy rains in the area.
SA warned of heavy rains this weekend
South African farmers and their employees should take heed of warnings of highly likely widespread heavy rains for the weekend of 18 to 20...
Cosatu’s retail boycott threats empty
Cosatu has warned that it would ensure a retail boycott against farmers unwilling to pay their workers R150/day.
State Vet cautions against social media rumours on AHS
Buffalo City’s state veterinarian, Dr Stuart Varrie, appealed to horse owners in the Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay areas of the Eastern Cape not to report cases of African horse sickness (AHS) on social media websites, unless the disease had been confirmed through laboratory testing.
Limpopo emerging farmers hit hard
Livestock farmers in the drought-stricken eastern part of Limpopo have been urged to reduce their stock numbers to avoid losing more animals.
