Red meat levies to increase
Levy tariffs for the red meat industry are set to increase on 5 November.
Uncertain future for farmers on hired land
Farmers hiring land from government are allegedly too scared to make any improvements in case the land is taken back and given to people with political connections.
Mining set to send maize price soaring
A 14% increase in the price of maize is on the cards if mining in Mpumalanga continues to take agricultural land out of production.
Joemat-Pettersson berated for underperformance
The Auditor-General (AG) has given the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) an unqualified audit report, but has noted wasteful and irregular spending to the tune of R18,3 million.
EC gets new piggery training facility
Amadlelo Agri (Pty) Ltd, in partnership with the University of Fort Hare and Number Two Piggeries, is currently establishing a piggery training facility near Alice, Eastern Cape.
Farmers not uniquely targeted by criminals
Farmers are not more vulnerable to attacks on their farms than people living in the city, according to research by the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR).
KZN crime dips but farmers’ woes continue
According to police statistics for the period April 2011 to March 2012, crime levels in KwaZulu-Natal have declined.
Beware of the angry poor
High unemployment and empty promises from government have created a volatile population prone to violent protests.
Eastern Cape bamboo initiative up and running
A small co-operative, based near Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape, has been granted R2 million to develop a bamboo plantation.
Multibillion rand corruption confirmed
A forensic investigation commissioned by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) confirmed corruption worth billions of rand in the vessel management contract awarded to Smit Amandla Marine (Sam).
Africa takes bigger bite out of apple exports
South African apple exports into Africa are growing at a faster rate than anticipated – and although exports to the UK are declining, SA will not readily relinquish this important market.
Livestock producers welcome planned compulsory service for new vets
South Africa’s established and emerging red meat producers have applauded a recently tabled bill that, if approved, will make it compulsory for newly qualified vets and para-veterinary professionals to engage in community service for 12 months.
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