Article 30/03/2012

The Franschhoek End of Season Festival, or “Oesfees” as it is more commonly known takes place annually at the Solms-Delta Wine Estate. The festival takes the form of a heartfelt ‘thank-you’ to the valley’s farm-workers. It is an occasion for the farm-workers to celebrate their hard work as well as bless the year’s grape harvest. Read More

Article 29/03/2012

At the Grain South Africa congress held earlier this month, the role that agriculture plays in trade, industry and job creation was discussed extensively. The Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Derek Hanekom had a lot to say about agriculture’s contribution to the economic growth of South Africa. Read More

Article 29/03/2012

Juli Slabbert is a young lady who has a passion for viticulture that has taken her far and ensures that she has a bright future. She studied viticulture and oenology at Elsenburg from 2005-2007. Read More

Article 29/03/2012

Newlands community in the Capricorn District Municipality close to Polokwane lost their land through dispossession between 1961 and 1979. The community was recently compensated for their loss when the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform handed over vouchers to more than 60 claimants. Read More

Article 28/03/2012

The Kangela Trust bought a citrus farm in Addo in the Eastern Cape in 2003 where they held 49 % shareholding and government the other 51. In 2008 the farm was recapitalised, but the workers were unhappy. They called on Minister Gugile Nkwinti to find out about their rights and what they owned. Read More

Article 28/03/2012

NARYSEC participants are currently conducting their practical training at the Fort Cox College of Agriculture and Forestry which is one of 12 Agricultural Colleges in the country. It was established to offer Agricultural Education and Training in 1930, but in the 1970’s, the Forestry component was introduced. Read More

Article 28/03/2012

Rietkloof 1 farm, also known as Mont Piquet is situated in the Piketberg Area of the Berg River Municipality, in the West Coast District of the Western Cape. The farm was bought by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in February 2011. Bono Holdings was paired with Rietkloof 1 as a Strategic Partner. Read More

Article 27/03/2012

Recent price increases that the dairy processors gave the producers has given the industry much needed life support, allowing farmers to ease the cost pinch brought about by ever rising electricity, feed and fuel costs. A farmer in Gauteng has taken it a step further by setting up his own processing and value-adding unit. Read More

Article 27/03/2012

The month of May is just around the corner, which means that many farmers and agricultural enthusiasts are getting ready for NAMPO 2012. This year, NAMPO will be held between the 15th and 18th of May at NAMPO Park just outside Bothaville. For more we spoke to the Chairperson of the NAMPO Committee, Cobus van Coller. Read More

Article 27/03/2012

Skills and training are critical in any industry, but sometimes even more so in agriculture. Education in aspects ranging from economic management to practical on farm skills all add to an agricultural sector that can address the needs of the nation. Next up, the rector of the University of the Free State, Professor Jonathan Jansen tells about plans of the institution to tackle this issue. Read More