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Layer feed prices increase significantly
SA Poultry Association Executive Charlotte Nkuna says the price increases of two of the main ingredients in the layer feed ration, namely maize and soya, have been extreme:
SA's fall to third largest African economy was to be expected: analyst
South Africa’s replacement by Egypt as the second largest economy in Africa was to be expected, and in line with the country’s economic performance in the past year. Wandile Sihlobo's comment follows the announcement by the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook that South Africa is now the…
Egipte onttroon SA: Ekonoom nie té bekommerd
'n Ekonoom sê Suid-Afrikaners hoef nie té bekommerd te wees oor die aankondiging dat Suid-Afrika deur Egipte vervang is as die tweede grootste ekonomie in Afrika nie. Die IMF se Wêreld Ekonomiese Vooruitsig sê die swak rand is verantwoordelik vir die situasie. Die ekonoom, Dawie Roodt sê egter Suid-Afrika is…
Beplanning vir Potchefstroom kunstefees verloop vlot
Daar word volstoom gewerk aan die beplanning van die Potchefstroom Kunstefees. Woordvoerder vir die groep van Aardklop-belanghebbendes en besturende direkteur van die ATKV, Japie Gouws sê verder die proses om 'n maatskappy sonder winsbejag te stig, waarin alle sake van die fees gehanteer sal word, is aan die gang. 'n…
Certified disease free auction
Charl Saunderson, one of the organisers of the inaugural “Mei Veiling”, says it is increasingly important for buyers to be able know they are getting what they are paying for.
Free State buffalo breeders workshop
Francois Schutte of the Free State Buffalo Breeders Association says buffalo breeders in the Free State do not always receive the same recognition given to their counterparts in Limpopo when it comes to the quality of their animals, despite evidence that there is no inbreeding in the provincial herd.
Fire at Pacofs building in Bloemfontein
Pacofs personnel and government officials working in the adjacent Fidel Castro building in Bloemfontein had to evacuate this morning due to a fire in the basement of the Pacofs building. The fire was noticed in the battery room for back-up lighting by Pacofs security at about 07:00. They were busy…
SOUNDBITE: Agri Brangus Tommy1
Congress has now turned to the business of meat production, with a beefed up programme including diverse speakers. Former Grain SA President Lou Steytler delivered a strongly worded message in which he hailed the Constitution of the South Africa, while at the same time highlighting threats to agriculture. He says…
Cybercrime on the rise in SA
Millions of South Africans are daily hanging around in cyberspace with a big chunk doing internet or cellphone banking. According the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, Cyber-crime has increased by almost 30% since 2013 in South Africa. This is due to the exponential increase of internet connectivity. While banks…
Milk producers urged not to climb out during industry low
Senekal - Despite difficult questions and heated debate during a meeting in Senekal last week, the Milk Producer’s Organisation (MPO) believes there is still enough passion to ensure the survival of the industry. The MPO’s Manager of member services, Philip Swart, says milk producers in the Free State are really…
SOUNDBITE: Agri Brangus Louw1
Meanwhile Norman Maiwashe of the agricultural Research Council has told congress that in order to meet future global food needs, farmers will have to embrace technological advances such as genomic selection. He says conventional selection has served us well but is not sufficient to address the challenge of food security…
SOUNDBITE: Agri Brangus Louw2
Former Grain SA President Louw Steytler delivered a strongly worded message varying from expressions of hope to criticism of threats during his address to the Brangus World Congress underway in the Free State. Steytler hailed the Constitution of the South Africa, while at the same time highlighting threats to agriculture…
SOUNDBITE: Agri Brangus Sias1
Delegates from across the world bore witness to a moving ceremony during the opening of the 8th Brangus World Congress at the Black Mountain Hotel near Thaba Nchu in the Free State. Brangus SA’s oldest member, Choppy Roberts, was given the honour of handing over the “Torch of Hope” to…
Koel weer en verspreide reën tot naweek
Die koeler weer met verspreide reënbuie in die sentrale binneland sal tot die naweek voortduur. ‘n Weervoorspeller by van die weerkantoor in Bloemfontein, Tumi Phatudi sê daar is ‘n 30-persent kans vir geïsoleerde buie Woensdag en weer Vrydag in die noordooste van die Vrystaat. Temperature sal matig bly tot Vrydag.
DA questions motives behind NW cabinet reshuffle
The DA in North West has added its voice to those questioning the motives behind premier Supra Mahumapelo's Cabinet reshuffle. Education and Sports Development MEC Maphefo Matsemela was replaced with Sello Lehari and Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Gaoge Molapisi with Mpho Motlhabane. Kgakgamatso Nkewu was appointed as the…
Two MEC's axed as NW premier announces changes to cabinet
Two North West MECs were axed on Monday when premier Supra Mahumapelo announced his long-awaited cabinet reshuffle. Education and Sports Development MEC Maphefo Matsemela and Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Gaoge Molapisi were dropped from the provincial executive council. A total of five changes were announced. Matsemela was replaced…
Black Lawyers Association eis ook regter se kop
Die Black Lawyers Association (BLA) het gevra dat die Hooggeregshofregter, Mabel Jansen moet bedank in die lig van uitsprake wat sy op Facebook gemaak het. Die opmerkings is vervat in 'n gesprek tussen Jansen en die aktivis, Gillian Schutte en is die naweek op sosiale media geplaas. Jansen het gesê…
Andre Jooste on potato price expectations
Potatoes SA CEO Andre Jooste says they believe potato prices could follow seasonal norms by starting to show an upward trend towards December of this year.
Madonsela says Vrede report is imminent
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says they have completed the report into Government’s Vrede Dairy Project and findings should be released soon.
SPCA denies mass killing of animals in NW
The SPCA has denied claims that 100 dogs and 40 cats were put down at one of its branches in North West. This after a suspended employee, Suzette Kotze, made the allegations about the organisation’s Stilfontein office recently. Kotze, who has worked for the SPCA for the past six years,…