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Green tax benefit for farmers
Farmers can benefit from two environmental tax incentives in the recently published draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill. The first applies to the disposal of carbon emission reductions, which will be exempt from income tax. The second provides for a deduction from income tax for energy saved.
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Confusion over security guard ruling
The agricultural sector is confused over the recent Constitutional Court ruling on the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, which may require farmworkers to be registered as security guards.
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Sannieshof’s self-help attitude endorsed by courts
For the moment, the law seems to be on the side of Sannieshof ratepayers who have decided to supply the North West Province town with services its municipality isn't providing.
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State to pay legal costs if successfully sued
The state should pay costs in Constitutional litigation between itself and a private party, provided the private party is successful. This was recently confirmed by the Constitutional Court. The ruling has strengthened the position of litigants such as farmers, companies or NGOs who want to challenge the state in constitutional matters, such as safety or the right to access information.
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‘Dirty tricks’ in retail
Large retail chains are employing shrewd business tactics - or dirty tricks - according to eye-opening anecdotal evidence in a recent the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) report, which covered the impact retailer dominance has on agricultural producers.
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More food money for retailers and less for farmers
The price of staple foods such as maize and wheat can't be blamed for high levels of inflation, as prices paid to farmers have decreased year-on-year. So said Grain SA chairperson Neels Ferreira, commenting on the latest food-price monitor report by the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC).
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Wildlife ranchers take on parks board
Eastern Cape hunting outfitters and wildlife ranchers have criticised what they call the indiscriminate eradication of wildebeest, sought-after antelope like nyala and endangered white rhino in reserves controlled by the Eastern Cape Parks Board (ECPB).
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State to pay Von Abo R89 million
The Constitutional Court recently confirmed the South African government must compensate Free State farmer Crawford von Abo for losses he suffered under the land grabs in Zimbabwe, because it didn't provide diplomatic protection.
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Durban curry at home
Chillies HAVE AN IMPORTANT place in Indian-inspired cuisine. Their function is to add a dimension to food that would otherwise not exist.
Issue date : 12 June 2009
Issue date : 12 June 2009
A mix of old&new
For the benefit of our readers, this is a very practical layout with many options. It can be reduced roportionally to fewer square metres and any other roofing material can be used.
Issue date : 12 June 2009
Issue date : 12 June 2009
Farmers seek clarity on who can work as a security gaurd
The Constitutional Court has found that farmworkers who occasionally do security duties, even temporarily, have to be registered as security guards in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act. Farmers also contravene the Act if the workers aren't trained for the task.
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Plett’s forgotten macadamia farms
Traditional knowledge holds that the Lowveld is the epicentre of South Africa's macadamia industry. Not so, says Len Hobson, renowned macadamia consultant. The best area actually stretches from East London to Mossel Bay. Orrock Robertsen spoke to David Rowe, a macadamia farmer in Plettenberg Bay, about farming in this area.
Issue date : 05 June 2009
Issue date : 05 June 2009
Fertiliser pellets from waste
Johan Eksteen designed pelleting machines for feed, but found waste makes a wholesome and balanced fertiliser pellet. Chris Nel reports.
Issue date : 05 June 2009
Issue date : 05 June 2009
Water war looms in Limpopo
Water and land remain two of this country's most scarce resources. Now farming communities and mining companies in parts of Limpopo are gearing up for a fight over these precious commodities. Stephan Hofstätter reports how government has to decide between the interests of mines, or those of black farmers.
Issue date : 29 May 2009
Issue date : 29 May 2009
Police and defence force crime plan welcomed
The minister of Safety and Security Nathi Mthethwa has announcement a new crime-busting strategy. Organised agriculture welcomed the move to use the police, military and intelligence services as a sign of government's willingness to aggressively fight the high crime rate.
‘Land Affairs official wanted bribe’ – Free State farmer
A young black Free State farmer intends bringing criminal charges against Land Affairs after a Free State official tried to solicit a bribe as compensation for "ironing out" a dispute with the department.
Competition Commission to probe retailers?
The Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) has welcomed a report by the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), which found that supermarket chains were possibly abusing their dominant positions and that the agriculture minister should forward the findings to the Competition Commission.
Biotech didn’t cause Monsanto pollination problems
Monsanto recently announced biotechnology traits were not responsible for the pollination problems in the summer grain production area this season.
Kobus Lindeque, South Africa area director for Monsanto Africa, said a survey of the fields determined the pollination variation resulted in an average yield reduction of some 25% in fields where the problems occurred.
Nampo impresses international visitors
A trade delegation from North Dakota in the US visited this year's Nampo Harvest Day, led by Lieutenant Governor Jack Dalrymple. Dalrymple said the Harvest day construction and stands were the best he's seen. He said the exhibitions compared superbly with the biggest show of agricultural implements and machinery in the US, the Big Iron Farm Show in North Dakota.
Top Crop’s top water treatments
Top Crop Nursery has implemented two water treatments to let them use surface run-off water. Synthetic wetlands worked until they couldn't keep up with the nursery's requirements, then the nursery turned to chemical treatments. Robyn Joubert spoke to owner Mike Kruger.
Issue date: 29 May 2009.
Issue date: 29 May 2009.
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