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Farmers and police team up to recover stolen maize seed
Members of three farmers’ associations and the police worked together on Tuesday night to arrest thieves found with more than...
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Rainfall predictions bode well for South Africa’s 2025-26 summer crops
At the beginning of October 2025, I spent some time on the road, which allowed me to assess early planting...
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From seed to supermarket: Community food gardens take centre stage on Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Day
Small-scale farmers from community food gardens will once again bring their homegrown harvests to selected Shoprite and Checkers’ stores for...
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R500 000 meat truck hijacking stopped by cross-border police collaboration
A multi-disciplinary cross-border police team has arrested six suspects in connection with the hijacking of a truck carrying meat worth...
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Farmer pays tribute to ‘best worker ever’ killed in Heilbron farm attack
The farm worker from the Heilbron district who was murdered in an attack over the weekend was “my best worker...
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SA’s new top grain producer: ‘Farmers need a level playing field’
Soya bean farmer Hansie Viljoen from Leeudoringstad was named Grain SA and Syngenta’s 24th Grain Producer of the Year at...
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Large group involved in murder of Free State farm worker a worrying sign
The size of the group of suspected criminals involved in a farm murder, assault and livestock theft in the Free...
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Stronger CPA governance will unlock the promise of land reform – Peter Setou
Thirty-one years into democracy, South Africa’s land reform programme faces a governance crisis that threatens to undermine the very communities...
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Eastern Cape emerging innovators showcase SA’s finest at Grocery Innovations Canada
The Eastern Cape’s entrepreneurial spirit made waves on the international stage recently, with six local companies exploring export opportunities at...
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North West farmer hit by third sunflower seed theft
Sunflower seeds worth about R84 000 were stolen on a farm near Migdol in North West this past week.
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