Article 05/04/2012

In 2011 Land Bank launched Retail Emerging Markets to support the emerging farmers. This division is set to help fund resource poor farmers until they are ready to enter into mainstream financial models. To look at the progress and new developments we spoke to MK Sizwe Head of Retail Emerging Markets from Land Bank. Read More

Article 05/04/2012

The poaching of rhinos is a pandemic that has once again placed the focus on the game and hunting industry. The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association recently spoke out about the poaching situation, as well as the connection between hunting and conservation. Read More

Article 05/04/2012

Government’s revitalization program under the Comprehensive Rural Development Program or CRDP, aims to breathe new life into communities that have long been under the burden of poverty and unemployment. The Witzenburg community in the Western Cape is one such place where this programme is changing the lives of ordinary South Africans through the job creation model. Read More

Article 04/04/2012

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), in partnership with Total South Africa hosted the annual Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards at a gala dinner in Kimberley on 23 March 2012. Read More

Article 03/04/2012

Recently a South African community linked up with their Brazilian counterparts to learn more about skills transfer and using available resources to ensure food security in the rural communities. The launch of the Brazilian Indigenous seed project is a result of an agreement between Brazil, South Africa and Mozambique. Read More

Article 03/04/2012

The National African Farmers’ Union of South Africa or NAFU SA was established in 1991 with the aim of creating a home for thousands of black farmers who had previously been excluded from the mainstream of agriculture. The union recently held a press conference where the leadership discussed the objectives and role of this organized agricultural body going forward. Read More

Article 03/04/2012

According to recent media reports local wheat production will only meet about 50% of the country’s needs. We spoke to Jannie de Villiers of Grain South Africa to find out more about issues such as self-sufficiency, subsidies and the challenges the South African wheat industry has to overcome. Read More

Article 30/03/2012

Today, vibrant and sustainable agricultural and other economic activities in rural areas is still seen as a powerful tool to alleviate poverty and improve food security the world over. However, many smallholder farmers are struggling to access financial services and make ends meet. Read More

Article 30/03/2012

The recently held National Chamber of Milling’s Annual General Meeting took place in George in the Western Cape. This year’s theme was “Strengthening partnerships to promote South Africa’s Food Security status, with particular reference to the milling industry’s role and contribution, as well as those of the entire value chain.” Read More

Article 30/03/2012

Rietkloof 2 is situated in the Piketberg and forms part of the Recapitalisation and Development Programme. The farm was bought by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in July 2011. It is now leased to the beneficiaries who work together with a Strategic Partner - Bono Holdings. Read More