R150/day minimum wage ‘unrealistic’ – BFAP
An analysis of farm worker wages has revealed that farmers can afford a slight increase in minimum wages, but that increasing the current prescribed minimum wage from R69/day to R150/day,...
Agri Unity Forum warns strikes could lead to job losses
On-going labour unrest in the Western Cape, as some workers continue to demand that the minimum wage be increased from R69 to R150/day, will have far-reaching consequences for the agriculture...
Another suitor for Bredasdorp basin
Impact Africa has obtained rights from the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA) to explore for oil and gas on a 14 378 km2 expanse offshore of West Bredasdorp, located...
Comment invited on proposed oil and gas exploration
Interested parties have been invited to comment on proposed oil and gas exploration activities in the West Bredasdorp Area.
Wages should be linked to commodity – Kwanalu
Kwanalu president Brian Aitken said the agricultural union had initiated an economic study to determine what wages the various commodities could afford to pay.
High prices on the way
South Africans can expect higher vegetable prices in 2013, said Kobus van Heerden, Sakata Seeds’ national marketing manager.
A colder and wetter late summer expected
While below-average rainfall and temperatures are expected over South Africa until the end of January, weather forecasters are predicting wetter, cooler conditions for the later part of summer.
Ranchers aim to improve meat health and safety
In 2013, South Africa’s game ranching industry – valued at more than R8 billion annually – intended to implement an initiative that would improve the health and safety of its...
Ostrich industry on the rebound
The ostrich industry has managed to survive one of its most challenging times, and it seems as if the worst of the H5N2 avian influenza virus crises is finally over.
Forestry pins hopes on government
Struggling to get decent prices for their timber products due to under-performing global markets, South Africa’s commercial foresters are hoping that government will come to the rescue.
Mines and water: the battle continues
The increasing demand for water, pollution caused by mining and dysfunctional municipal sewerage systems were some of the main challenges to water quality.
Producers look forward to a good year
Sideway inflation-related movements in red meat producer prices were expected in 2013, according to the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) chairperson Lardus van Zyl.
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