Northern Cape agri MEC Mase Manopole did a tour of her province last week, and learned of collapsed bridges, fire and flood damage, and impending job losses in the farming ...
The raisin industry looks ready for a bounce-back after the pandemic and exceptionally high rainfall slowed job creation and put export revenue under pressure. Part of the recovery plan are ...
A rundown of news you may have missed this week: Commodity groups and the Western Cape department of agriculture sign new 3-year agreements, the deciduous fruit industry expects increased exports, ...
"We cannot eat politics. We need to make money." National African Farmers Union president Motsepe Matlala warned farmers this week against the slippery slope of corruption, and the dangers of ...
Last-minute registrations are now accepted for Food For Mzansi’s upcoming AgriCareers roadshow events in Ceres in the Western and Douglas in the Northern Cape. High schools can email info@foodformzansi.co.za to ...
With 41 years’ service to the Northern Cape government, Elijah Ramafoko has a rare understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture sector. He speaks candidly about some of ...
Small-scale fishers in the Northern Cape are worried that they may be sidelined should a R13-billion harbour be built in Boegoebaai. The planned port is said to be integrated with ...
Sehularo Sehularo is a breath of fresh air in Northern Cape agriculture. He wants to play a key role in reviving farming and says, 'Land should be given to committed ...
Grape growers in the Northern Cape are punching above their weight, expecting to produce 90% of Mzansi's total raisin grape harvest this year. This represents a significant contribution to exports ...