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Q1 GDP beats expectations – Agriculture retreats on seasonality factors

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released the quarter one (Q1) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures...

Citizens have the right to protect themselves

“The murder on Sunday morning of John Viedge of the farm Highlands, outside Nqanarhu (Maclear),...

Dangerous twist in debate on amendment of section 25

Today, 31 May 2021, is the deadline for the Ad Hoc committee tasked with the...

Firearm proposals are irrational

The Minister of Police’s draft proposals for amending the Firearms Control Act and excluding self-defence...

Success of Minister Didiza plans depends on successful collaboration between public and private sector

Agri SA welcomes the acknowledgement by Minister Thoko Didiza of the critical role of commercial...

Petrol price comes down in May

The price of petrol is set to come down by nine cents a litre as...

Crop estimates committee – 29 April 2021

The area planted estimate and third production forecast for summer cropsfor 2021 is hereby released.

Agri SA calls for calm in Piet Retief

Agri SA has learnt about the tragic incident in Piet Retief during which the two...

Trade performance review of the agricultural sector of South Africa – 2020

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has released the 2020 trade...

Delegations of powers for water use licenses a step in the right direction

The delegation of power to issue water use licenses from the department of water and...