More Sappi workers face retrenchments
More employees of local pulp and paper giant, Sappi Southern Africa, face losing their jobs over the next few months.
Extension officers in NW under investigation
The North West department of agriculture has started an internal investigation following allegations that extension officers are demanding that farmers pay for services.
DAFF beneficiary stats ‘thumbsucked’ – Afasa
About 119 000 farmers have benefited from its farmer support programmes, according to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Joemat-Pettersson and delegates go head to head
Agriculture minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s presence at the Agri SA congress in Johannesburg caused a stir as many delegates took the opportunity to air their frustrations with the department.
Corruption hampers land reform – ANC
The ANC is adamant that the willing-buyer, willing-seller principle must be replaced, but not by land grabs.
Farmers urged to know their diesel rebate requirements
Farmers have been advised to brush up on their knowledge regarding keeping records of their on-farm diesel use.
‘Talk to us or lose out’ – ANC to farmers
Farmers have been told to engage with the ANC on making a contribution to policies affecting them.
DAFF stops an investigation on fleet management
The investigation into the procurement processes at the department of Fisheries’ fleet division has indefinitely been put on hold.
Agbiz Centenary Bursary 2013
The Agricultural Business Chamber, Agbiz has called for applications for its annual bursary of R25 000.
Turning a pest into protein
Rising feed costs have made chicken farmers look to unusual sources of protein – and you can’t get more unusual than maggots. Robyn Joubert reports.
Truck driver strike could delay planting season
Farmers were concerned about a possible planting delay this season should the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) strike continue.
Dodgy roads eroding farmers’ profit
Cattle farmers in rural North West are losing up to 15% liveweight on their weaners from being transported on unmaintained roads.
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