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Farmer claims vandalising land claimants cost him R1,1 million
A mango and tomato farmer in the Trichardtsdal area of Limpopo is at his wits' end in trying to get what he described as fair value from the Limpopo Land Claims Commission for his farm that was successfully claimed by a community.
National development has big plans for agriculture
Agriculture is set to play a major role in South Africa's development, as the National Development Plan proposes the sector can create 1 million of the 11 million jobs government plans to create by 2030.
If we fail to talk, we’ll fail SA
There should be no dispute regarding the ultimate objective of agricultural development. If it's not possible to work together, and if role players have divergent motives and hidden agendas, the country is going to be in big trouble, says Agri SA president Johannes Möller.
SA’s best commercial beef cow
The best commercial cow at the Farmer's Weekly-ARC Best Elite Cow Awards was bred by veterinary scientist Dr RD Bigalke.
Merino farming in their blood
Merino SA president Julian Southey talks to Heather Dugmore about the need to be adaptable and to change farming practices to meet the current economic challenges and benefit from the knowledge available today.
New markets for SA farmers
As the economic crisis in Europe closes doors to agri-exporters, markets in other parts of the globe are opening. Robyn Joubert reports on export opportunities in Iran, Australia and Vietnam
A risky business, but it can be done
Farming has its fair share of risk, but Groblersdal farmer George Barnard has found ways around this to maximise profit. Contract farming, new technology and careful irrigation have put this farmer a step above the rest.
Where did all the donkeys go?
Although pythons are often misunderstood, Abré J Steyn had a close encounter with one whose intentions he understood quite clearly.
This should scare you
There are more environmentally pressing matters to be afraid of than being face-to-face with a mamba, writes Abré J Steyn.
Capespan sells ExperiCo to Farmsecure
Agribusiness Farmsecure Agri Science has bought the ExperiCo division of Capespan.
Back to our roots
Jonno shows an example of a traditional farm homestead.
Investing in the future
Jonno helps Joe and Hilda with plans for their retirement home.
Viability of proposed Mpumalanga fresh produce market questioned
Concerns have surfaced in Mpumalanga that a planned large, formal fresh produce market will turn into a white elephant as has happened to similar markets elsewhere in the country.
Struggling ostrich industry suffers yet another setback
The plight of ostrich farmers is growing ever more desperate.
Constitutional court dismisses ‘shoot the boer’ appeal
The Constitutional Court has denied the ANC and its youth league president, Julius Malema, leave to appeal the equality court's hate speech judgement on the struggle song Dubula iBhunu.
Negative research trial results shake up hoodia producers
The Kalahari and Bushmanland's indigenous hoodia is marketed as a weight loss aid, but the recently published results of a research trial have put industry players on the defensive.
DAFF underspends by R100 million while farmers wait for fences
It would appear that the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' didn't deliver on key mandates as a result of an inability to spend money allocated to it.
Speculation mounts over ‘missing’ sugar
An undisclosed amount of sugar is unaccounted for in a stock reconciliation performed by the South African Sugar Association.
DA, FF+ want Zita out
The Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus have called for the axing of the director-general of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Langa Zita.
Tina’s hotel bill not the only problem
It seems that time is running out for the minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, to convince opposition parties, some members of the ANC, and leaders of organised agriculture of her ability to run the department effectively.
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