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When towns run dry
The municipality has repeatedly appealed to the national Department of Water and Sanitation for interventions at Calvinia and Loeriesfontein, but no definite plans are on the table.
Is die doelwitte vir voedselsekuriteit realisties?
Ondanks bewyse van veerkragtigheid binne die hele waardeketting soos wat gereageer is nadat voldoende reën geval het, dreig hongersnood in lande in suidelike Afrika.
South Africa: Beneficiaries urged to use land productively
One of the reasons land was not being used productively was because beneficiaries preferred to sell or lease the farms instead of farming on the land parcels.
Invest in agriculture, Africa urged
African governments should invest in agriculture, giving particular attention to the small scale farmers on whom the sector and the continent’s economic transformation are premised.
Hofsaak oor hernuwing van vuurwapenlisensies begin
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Jagters- en Wildbewaringsvereniging het ‘n hofsaak ingedien teen die minister van polisie oor die vernuwing van vuurwapens. Die SA Jagters bevraagteken die hantering van die vernuwing van vuurwapenlisensies, met die hofsaak wat in die Noord-Gautengse hooggeregshof sal plaasvind, volgens AgriOrbit.
Goodhouse residents fear dam will wipe them out
While a proposed dam on the lower Orange River, near Vioolsdrif, would bring relief to farmers and towns in this drought stricken area, people are still wary of this project. The community of Goodhouse in particular says it will change their way of life forever, according to SABC News.
Land Bank budgets R1bn to support black farming investments in 2017
Land Bank has set a target of to pay out to black entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector. This is done with the aim of stimulating the growth of black farming enterprises and to establish commercial farmers.
Grondpryse gunstig in drie provinsies
Die ontleding van grondverkope in die Noord-Kaap, Noordwes en Mpumalanga oor die afgelope jaar vertoon ʼn gunstige neiging.
Science is key to agriculture advancement in Africa
Technological innovations through the use of science and research and diversifying investments in agriculture is one way to ensure that Africa cuts its food import bills and become a leader in the global food supply chain.
Agri sector braces for possible fuel price hike
An expected fuel price hike will have a negative effect on the agri sector, as it will coincide with summer crop harvests.