Article 04/07/2011

The purpose of the meeting was to engage commercial farmers on challenges and solutions for effective implementation of rural development and land reform and to also give feedback on the outcomes of the different workshops the Department held with various stakeholders and land reform beneficiaries between November 2010 and May 2011. Read More

Article 01/07/2011

Many young people develop wanderlust after completing their studies. But finding the money and gaining the necessary career experience to give you the edge when entering the job market later, is not always that easy. Read More

Article 01/07/2011

In the past few years lion and big cat farming has been controversial because of canned hunting. About 5000 lions are currently on 160 breeding farms in South Africa, and this ensures a huge income regarding sales or hunting. South Africa has become one of the top destinations for hunting, making sure the income from international hunters stays strong. Read More

Article 30/06/2011

Aquaponics is the integration of aquaculture and hydroponics. Aquaculture, the growing of fish, hydroponics the growing of vegetables/plants in controlled conditions, utilizing specialized growing mediums and nutrients. Read More

Article 30/06/2011

The National Rural Youth Service Corps or NARYSEC is a two-year DRDLR programme aimed at empowering youth in rural areas to develop their communities. The intention is to enhance skills development among the unemployed. The chosen candidates will be remunerated with a monthly stipend. Read More

Article 29/06/2011

Fruit and Vegetable prices have been marred by extreme price fluctuations in recent times. Although high prices are advantages for producers, the poorest of the poor are struggling to put food on the table. Low prices on the other hand benefit the poor, but threaten the sustainability of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Read More

Article 29/06/2011

The Boland Kamerade Angus Cattle society will have its 4th cattle auction this year. Money raised by this event will be used for educational initiatives for farm workers’ children. One of the initiatives which will benefit from this year’s auction is the Anna Foundation on the Rustenburg Wine Estate Read More

Article 29/06/2011

Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe together with the Director- General Masiphula Mbongwa and Northern Cape Premier Hazel Jenkins as well as other senior government officials visited Petrusville in Renosterburg, Northern Cape to assess progress on the rollout of the War on Poverty Campaign programme in the Province. Read More

Article 28/06/2011

Natural insecticides are popping up all over the market and are often accompanied by extremely risky claims. Labelling such products as ‘safe’, ‘contains no chemicals’ and ‘harmless to children and pets’ are not only highly unethical but also leads the public to seriously misuse such products. Read More

Article 28/06/2011

Van Rhynsdorp is one of the oldest districts in the country producing large quantities of rooibos. Because of this abundance the community saw the importance of setting up their own processing plantation to help with processing and harvesting. Read More