The COVID-19 regulations have damaged the already fragile economy even further. Although farms could continue with their operations, the disruption of markets such as the restaurant and bar industry, as
On 5 July 2021, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy issued a statement regarding the COVID-19, alert level 4 risk adjusted strategy tourism sector response measures and directions and
South Africa is one of the largest exporting countries of exotic birds and parrots. Breeders depend on the exports of young, hand-raised birds for 90% of their income. The income
Wondering if your water rights are still valid? and if so, until when? Please note if you receive a water bill from Water Affairs, it is NOT an assurance that
Although South Africa enjoys food security on a national level, not every household necessarily has access to what is needed. With the extended lockdown period, the need of those who
The curious case of prohibited tobacco trade in South Africa as part of the national strategy “ to Combat COVID-19”, has left hundreds of tobacco farmers and many more farm
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COVID-19 AGRICULTURAL DISASTER SUPPORT FUND FOR SMALLHOLDER AND COMMUNAL FARMERS The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
On 3 January 2020 – while the proposed amendments to Section 25 of the Constitution are still open for public comment – the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural
A dramatic increase in suicide among framers – whose lives have become unbearable during the drought as a result of high debt, unsympathetic banks and other financial service providers, and
According to the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization, family farming produces over 80% of the world’s food. This means that family farmers are in the best position to address
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