Tractor sales down 23%
July tractor sales of 443 units were almost 23% lower than the 573 units sold in July last year Issue date 17 August 2007
Beware of illegal farmworkers
In light of the flood of people crossing the Zimbabwe border illegally, Dries Joubert, chairperson of TAU SA North, has reiterated the organisation's policy that no members should employ any...
Only six M’langa abuse cases reopened
Only six of more than 100 cases will be re-opened against farmers accused of abusing their workers in Mpumalanga's southern Highveld area Issue date 17 August 2007
Disaster as fire brigade sleeps
After several unanswered phone calls a Louis Trichardt (Makhado) citizen rushed to the fire department one evening recently to alert firefighters about a fire in the town Issue date 17...
Freak accident kills tractor driver
The dangers of working with heavy farm machinery were once again spotlighted by the tragic death of a tractor driver at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs' (DAEA)...
Mboweni counsels farmers against maize for fuel
Concerned the food shortages that might arise if maize farmers produce maize for ethanol, Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni implored Free State farmers to stick to food production, saying SA...
Swine fever under control
Pork producers no longer have to worry about European swine fever as stringent measures have proven successful in containing and, in some areas, eradicating it. Issue date 17 August 2007
SA borders closed for UK animal products
The SA government has confirmed that until further notice, no veterinary import permits would be issued for cloven-hoofed animals and products derived therefrom originating from the UK Issue date 17...
Farmers called to ensure restitution success
“If every Farmers' Union can establish only one upcoming farmer successfully, we will be 100% further ahead than we are now,” said Agri SA's land affairs chairperson Dr Theo de...
Border hoppers are not criminals’ – Limpopo top cop
Limpopo Police Commissioner Calvin Sengani defended his controversial position that Zimbabweans crossing the border into South Africa may not be arrested, saying freedom of movement is everybody's constitutional right. Issue...
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