Politics – Mzansi Agriculture Talk

EFF proposals on EWC ruffles organised agriculture

Mzansi Agriculture Talk · EFF Proposals On EWC Ruffles Organised Agriculture! Two of South Africa’s powerful organised agriculture bodies, Agriculture Business Chamber...

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Agriculture

Eastern 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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Breaking News

Farmers’ 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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Agriculture

The 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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Politics

DA 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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Economics

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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Policies

Something 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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Climate Change

Climate Change: Future uncertainty makes policy makers’ decisions difficult

Uncertainty about the future makes it difficult for policymakers to take decisions. As a result, scientists are exploring different future scenarios to...

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Covid-19 Watch

COVID-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...