Mzansi Agriculture Talk
Politics
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4.1KEastern Cape Farmers Poultry Association intensity PESI fight
After numerous complaints received from farmers regarding PESI, The Eastern Cape Farmers Poultry Association (ECFPA MANCO) took a decision to capture and...
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21.3KFarmers’ frustration with PESI vouchers intensifies
Barely a week since the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Thoko Didiza promised to clamp down on those...
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4.6KThe furore surrounding PESI vouchers is proof enough that we need Agricultural Ombudsman in SA
The recent numerous allegations of corruption, collusion and exploitation of farmers in the sector, warrants a need for an Agricultural Ombudsman. The...
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2.3KDA welcomes audit of PESI vouchers meant for agricultural relief
The Democratic Alliance welcomes the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza’s announcement that her Department (DALLRD) will clamp...
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The politics & economics of agriculture should be every farmer’s daily bread
The days of farming without equipping oneself with knowledge around the policies and politics of the industry are over. How many farmers...
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1.9KClimate Smart Agriculture Talks: DEFF CSA guidelines missing the target
The actionable guidelines on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices, released in 2020 by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) clearly ignore...
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2.0KSomething fishy about Minister Creecy approaching the High Court
For many years, poor coastal and inland fishing communities have warned of signs, allegedly perpetuated by some scientists and government officials, seeking...
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1.8KMinister Didiza responds after EFF calls for her dismissal
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development said she has noted with concern the media statement issued by the EFF...
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2.9KCOVID-19 Disaster Fund: DALRRD to review applications of 40 000 farmers
The Department of of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has written to farmers organisations and other interested parties regarding the...
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36.8KAll you need to know about government’s input vouchers for farmers
The minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has announced that the government will offer famers support through input...
