Afasa satisfied after talks with minister of agriculture
After a communication gap of almost a year between the minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, and the African Farmers' Association of South Africa, the organisation expressed its...
‘Agriculture will not reap benefits of government accords’
The agricultural sector is not holding its breath over so-called benefits deriving from two accords signed recently by government to increase local procurement and advance the bio-fuel industry.
A donkey at night sets jackals aflight
A humble donkey in Eastern Cape has become the protector of "her" flock of sheep.
Protector’s investigation into costly land deal welcomed
The Public Protector's decision to investigate a R36,48 million land transaction in Mpumalanga has been welcomed by several organisations.
Farmers to the rescue after devastating fires
The Colesberg farmers who lost 60 000ha to 70 000ha to wildfires earlier this month have been inundated with support from the rest of the country.
Farmers ask for Public Protector’s help with title deeds
For 16 years, a group of Gauteng farmers have not had title deeds to the farms they occupy.
Law comes to the aid of KZN land grab victim
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has made an interim interdict, preventing a group of land invaders from illegally occupying a piece of land in the nearby village of Hilton, its final...
Maize exports: Shortfall looms
Sharp increases in maize exports are good news for the South African maize industry.
Can Chenin drive SA’s white wines?
Chenin Blanc's potential to drive the South African white wine category, as the country's signature or reference wine, was recently discussed.
Lack of fences threatens farming in North West
The lack of fencing in the communal areas in North West poses a threat to both commercial and communal agriculture.
Irish cheese imports seized
The dairy industry is hoping that the seizure of 22t of cheap cheddar cheese imported from Ireland will depress imports and relieve pressure on the local market.
De Villiers, Mokgatle in review
Nine months into his tenure as CEO of Grain SA, Jannie de Villiers has pushed for transformation at the industry body.
