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Food security issues NB for country
Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl says efforts to serve the agriculture sector are not just about looking out for the interests of farmers, but are also about the good of the country:
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Agri economics student thrilled to learn from sector leaders
An agricultural economics masters student from the University of the Free State, Pascalina Mohlotsane, has described her interaction with top level sector roleplayers during an Agbiz leadership summit in Bloemfontein, as a powerful career enabler.
Introduce children to all aspects of agri sector ASAP
Agricultural economics masters student from the University of the Free State, Pascalina Mohlotsane, says she believes the best way to draw more young people to careers in the agriculture sector is to introduce them to the various aspects of the sector while they are still children.
Agri SA intends sparking robust debate during Congress
Agri SA’s Executive Director Omri van Zyl says they have brought in a lot of top level experts for the organisation’s annual Congress in Pretoria on October 13 and 14. He says they are looking forward to robust debate on issues affecting the farming community:
Bogus labour inspectors target farming community
The spokesperson for the Department of labour in the Free State says farmers in the Free State are being targeted by individuals posing as inspectors from the labour department.
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Heated debate over way forward for land claims
Agri SA’s Annelize Crosby says a briefing session for the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform on Wednesday dealing with the impact of the recent Constitutional Court judgment on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act got uncomfortably heated at times. She says Committee Chair, Phumzile Ngwenya-Mabila, now…
Land claim uncertainty will now be prolonged
Agri SA’s Annelize Crosby says one of the negative impacts of the recent Constitutional Court judgment on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act is that it unfortunately seems as if uncertainty caused by the land claims process will be prolonged
‘Miss Sustainability” to address dairy farmers on surviving the future
Julie McLachlan of the Milk Producer’s Organisation (MPO) speaks about the Dr Jude Capper, who will deliver the keynote address at next week’s annual MPO Congress in KwaZulu-Natal.
Voting underway for SA’s best boerewors
Paul Jordaan says boerewors is a truly South African dish that they want to keep alive. He says the annual Shoprite Checkers Chamionship Boerewors Competition also does its part for the red meat industry.
Nature of the farmer is to look to the future
Agri North West CEO Boete du Toit says farmers are realistic about the challenges they face, but despite this they are already taking a more positive view for the future:
Rural safety: "Somebody has to do it"
A farmer in the Bainsvlei area, Ben van den Bergh, says while it can be dangerous to participate in white/blue light patrols, it is important for rural residents to take responsibility for their own safety:
Consumers forced to adapt diets as meat/chicken prices surge
Agricultural economist Dr Kobus Laubscher says according to data released by the National Agricultural Marketing Council, consumers paid just under R610 for the 23 items in the basic food basket in June this year. He says certain goods showed even more dramatic increases:
Farmers take safety into own hands
A police officer involved in this week’s white/blue light operation says cooperation between police, farmers and rural residents is critical:
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Economist predicts bumper 2017 for agri sector
Agricultural economist Wessel Lemmer says they are expecting improved prospects for the agriculture sector over the next three years. He says 2017 in particular is expected to be much more favourable for producers: