ARTICLES RELATING TO AGRICULTURE

New avian flu in W Cape

2013-04-09 18:09

A new bird flu has been detected on an ostrich farm near Oudtshoorn, Western Cape agriculture says.

Zuma: Promote farming among youth

2013-03-07 13:38
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President Jacob Zuma urged traditional leaders on Thursday to work with the government to promote farming among the youth and the rural population.

Gone with the wind - cow fart credits

2013-02-12 22:24

A French cattle feed company has unveiled a novel form of carbon credits aimed at incentivising farmers to stop cows from emitting climate-changing farts.

Farmers warned of armyworm outbreak

2013-02-05 17:35

Farmers were warned to be on the lookout for infestations of African armyworm after an outbreak of the pest in the North West.

Farmworkers encouraged to keep striking

2013-01-21 09:38

Cape farmworkers have been encouraged to continue striking until their demands for a higher daily wage are met.

Zimbabwe growing less mealies

2013-01-17 20:31

A Zimbabwean organisation says upcoming harvests of maize are forecast to decline by tens of thousands of tons and the nation will again have to rely on food imports or handouts.

Western Cape farm hearings continue

2013-01-15 11:20

Public hearings for the review of farmworkers' minimum wages have continued in the Western Cape.

Cops attacked while patrolling De Doorns

2013-01-14 10:41

Three men have been arrested for public violence after targeting a police foot patrol in the protest-hit area of De Doorns, Western Cape police say.

Farmworker strike: 'Oliphant must step up'

2013-01-11 16:18
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Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant must act decisively to stop violent farmworker strikes in the Western Cape, the provincial government says.

Warning of farmworkers' unrest spreading

2013-01-11 12:03

A commission of inquiry is needed to prevent the unrest amongst Western Cape farmworkers spreading across the country, the Christian Democratic Party says.

Farmworker clashes continue

2013-01-10 14:40

Rubber bullets have been fired by police who are being taunted by thousands of protesting farmworkers pelting officers with rocks.

Farmworker strike turns violent, 50 arrested

2013-01-09 13:39
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At least 50 people have been arrested in De Doorns after renewed strikes by farmworkers for better wages turned violent, Western Cape police say.

Patel: Agriculture key to job creation

2012-12-18 09:19

The agriculture sector can create the most jobs for South Africa, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says.

Dept provides aid for Cape farmworkers

2012-12-12 18:53

Western Cape farmworkers have received food and other aid after calls by Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson, her office says.

Davies: Local production key

2012-12-06 20:06

Local production in the agriculture sector would go a long way to promoting food security and job creation in SA, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says.

Farm protests: Teen claims shot by cops

2012-12-04 22:24

A 17-year-old boy has laid a charge of attempted murder after he was shot, allegedly with a rubber bullet fired by police in Robertson, Western Cape police say.

Farm protests: No major incidents

2012-12-04 13:03

There have been no reports of major violence linked to farmworkers' protests in the Western Cape, Agri Wes-Cape says.

Cape braces for second wave of farm strikes

2012-12-03 22:11
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Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has called for peaceful protests during a farmworkers' pay strike which resumes after a two week suspension.

Farmworker protests historic - minister

2012-11-26 11:39

Recent farmworker protests over poor labour conditions have changed South Africa's history, as we can no longer deny the challenges facing us, Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says.

Farmworkers threaten more militant protests

2012-11-18 22:27
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Farmworkers have threatened to go back to the streets if their demand of a R150-a-day minimum wage isn't met and say more "militant" action can be expected.

Western Cape farm strike suspended

2012-11-14 18:35
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Western Cape farmworkers will suspend their protests over wages and living conditions for two weeks, Acting Labour Minister Angie Motshekga says.

Farm protests political, says Agri SA

2012-11-14 17:06
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Protests by farmworkers in the Western Cape are not only about wages, Agri SA says, claiming political involvement.

Farm wages: Joemat-Pettersson to meet Zuma

2012-11-14 09:03
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson is expected to meet President Jacob Zuma to get his support for higher wages for farmworkers.

Stone-throwing Ceres protesters hurt cop

2012-11-13 16:51

A policeman has been injured by a stone thrown by a protesting farm worker in Ceres, Western Cape police say, while cautioning the public to avoid areas of unrest.

Farmworkers march without incident

2012-11-12 18:50

De Doorns farmworkers have held a peaceful march, police say, after 11 people were arrested earlier when a group carrying sticks and pangas, intimidated workers and prevented them from going to work.

 

Pinot vs panda as climate changes

2013-04-08 22:13

The question of which is more important, pandas or pinot, may become real sooner rather than later.

World agriculture suffers from loss of wild bees

2013-03-01 10:53

Falling numbers of wild bees and other pollinating insects are hurting global agriculture, a study found.

Sorghum digestibility improved

2013-02-12 19:51

Agricultural researchers say they have found a gene that boosts the digestibility of sorghum, transforming a humble grain into a potential famine-beater.

Union expects no less than R100 on farms

2013-02-02 17:00

The Food and Allied Workers Union says it expects the minister of labour to announce a new minimum wage for farm workers that is no less than R100 a day.

Farmworkers to hand over 'peace policy'

2013-01-18 11:10

Farmworkers are “trying a new strategy” and are set to march in De Doorns to hand over a “peaceful strike policy”, the Food and Allied Workers’ Union says.

No violence yet as farm strike continues

2013-01-15 13:08

No violent incidents have yet been reported in any of the areas affected by the farmworkers' strike in the Western Cape, police say.

SABC car stoned in De Doorns

2013-01-14 11:30

An SABC car has been stoned by striking farmworkers in De Doorns in the Western Cape just as a radio news team was interviewing workers at an informal settlement.

Truck hijacked in De Doorns, set alight

2013-01-12 20:23

Police say a truck was hijacked in De Doorns and then set alight nearby, but the situation is otherwise calm as talks continue to resolve the farmworkers' strike.

Farmers, unions set to meet on De Doorns

2013-01-11 13:11

Police have continued patrols on the N1 at De Doorns ahead of talks between farmers and unions following violent protests this week.

Situation in De Doorns still volatile

2013-01-10 15:39

The situation has remained volatile in De Doorns, Western Cape where clashes between police and striking farmworkers continued.

Farmworkers: Western Cape cops on high alert

2013-01-10 08:37
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Western Cape police remain on high alert and some roads are still blocked off as farmworkers continue their protest over wages.

Rubber bullets fired at striking farmworkers

2013-01-09 12:41
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Police have fired rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of striking farmworkers who had barricaded the N2 near De Doorns and pelted passing vehicles with stones.

ANC must be responsible - TAU-SA

2012-12-13 09:13

The ANC should heed calls by religious leaders and big business to take responsible decisions in Mangaung, the Transvaal Agricultural Union says.

Farmers rush to insure property

2012-12-09 11:56
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Hundreds of South African farmers have rushed to insure their property in the wake of violent protests in which vineyards, storerooms and machinery have been destroyed.

Aussies develop pina-colada pineapple

2012-12-05 22:20

Australian researchers are working on a new breed of pineapple - one that is not only sweet and juicy but which has the added tropical taste of coconut.

Water rights appeal upheld

2012-12-04 22:22

An appeal judgment against the water affairs department about the transfer of farming water rights has been welcomed by commercial farming body Agri-SA.

Striking Western Cape farmworkers gather

2012-12-04 10:07

Farmworkers have begun gathering across the Boland in the Western Cape to resume their strike over labour issues.

Police warn farmworkers ahead of protests

2012-11-29 22:14

Western Cape police are ready for anything protesting farmworkers can throw at them, provincial police commissioner Arno Lamoer says.

Farmers dividing workers, Cosatu claims

2012-11-20 18:01

Farm owners in the Western Cape are trying to divide workers and provoke xenophobia in the province, Cosatu and Passop say.

Farmworkers force govt's hand on wages

2012-11-14 22:19
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Western Cape farmworkers have forced the government's hand by agreeing to suspend their protests on the condition that their R70 a day minimum wage be renegotiated.

Farm protests: Photographer shot in back

2012-11-14 18:20

A news photographer has been shot in the back with a rubber bullet while covering farmworkers' protests in the Western Cape, the SA National Editors' Forum says.

Zille warns of anarchy

2012-11-14 15:18
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Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has warned that the province is heading towards anarchy as farmworker protests continue.

Zuma asked to intervene in volatile farming area

2012-11-13 22:37
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Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has asked President Jacob Zuma to intervene in the De Doorns farmworkers' wage dispute.

Minister to intervene in violence-hit farm areas

2012-11-13 15:14
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Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson is on her way to the Hex River Valley in the Western Cape to address table grape farmers and workers.

North West trains emerging farmers

2012-11-12 16:27

The North West province has trained more than 1500 emerging farmers in the past three years, says premier Thandi Modise.

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