Tag: farmers

Trump says farmers wanting to leave ‘terrible’ S. Africa are welcome in US

President Donald Trump said Friday that South African farmers were welcome to…

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Top 10 stories of the day: 15 000 health workers lose jobs | Dead farmer’s wife in court | R15m worth of meds seized

Here’s your daily news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.…

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Farmers oppose new Land Act over state control fears

The Land Act seeks to protect farmland, but opposition groups claim it…

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Farmers ‘praying’ for more rain in Northern Cape, Free State

With more dry days ahead, Northern Cape and Free State farmers are…

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Fairer future for farmers in fresh produce sector

A new report by the Competition Commission addresses barriers and inefficiencies, paving…

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Farmers ‘cautiously optimistic about new trade deal with Botswana’

"During the ban, South Africa’s vegetable exports to Botswana decreased by almost…

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Farmers await La Nina relief, but water remains a precious resource

Southern Africa’s farmers pin hopes on La Nina rains, but the water…

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Farmers warn Land Expropriation Bill will lead to agricultural crisis

The proposed Land Expropriation Bill threatens agriculture and food security, as farmers…

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Three Eikenhof farmers take black story to Italy’s Rome

The conference runs from today until Friday. Three smallholder farmers from Eikenhof,…

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Mpumalanga declares fire disaster, opening aid for farmers

Mpumalanga has declared widespread veld fires a provincial disaster, paving the way…

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