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May / Mei 2015e-Agri is the electronic newsletter of Agri SA. For comments and inquiries contact Thea at thea@agrisa.co.za or call 012-643 3400. Click here to visit our website. |
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OpleidingBemagtiging van vroue in die landbouDertig werklose vroue in die plaaswerkergemeenskap van Keimoes, in die Noord-kaap, het die afgelope jaar ‘n praktiese ondernemerskapkursus deurloop wat by hulle die hoop geskep het, om op eie inisiatief, vir hulself, hul gesinne en hulle gemeenskappe ‘n beter toekoms te skep. Dit is ‘n voorloper-projek wat Agri SA, met die finansiële ondersteuning van Agri SETA, aangebied het en op ‘n groter skaal landwyd wil uitrol as teenfoeter vir die armoede, werkloosheid en gevolglike sosiaal-maatskaplike probleme in landelike gebiede. Lees meer |
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Agricultural showsThe Royal secretAgricultural shows have a long history in South Africa, but not all survive the ebb and flow of modern times. Some disappear, but others seem to thrive. What seems to be the recipe for success? The Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg is an agricultural show that has stood the test of time.Read more |
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Rural safetyPolice budget voteBy invitation from the Ministry of Police, Agri SA’s Rural Safety Committee, chairperson, Kobus Breytenbach, attended the budget vote of the Minister of Police, which he delivered on Friday, 15 May 2015. Read more |
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Land reforProgress with the District Land Reform CommitteesThe National Development Plan identifies organised agriculture as critical stakeholders in the rural space with a central role assigned to it in the decentralised system of land reform suggested through the District Land Committees (DLCs). The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) is currently in the process of establishing DLCs throughout the country on an incremental basis. |
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Agricultural policyAgri SA participation in Department of Rural Development and Land Reform engagements and implementation working groupsAgri SA has clear procedures and structures for mandating its policy views, comments on government policy and legislation and participation in consultative and implementation structures. Agri SA’s mandated views are always communicated to government institutions in writing and are based on mandated positions adopted by its highest mandating structure, the Agri SA Congress. Read more |
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JongboereJongboer kompetisie 2015Die eerste jongboer finalis vir die Toyota SA/Agri SA 2015 Jongboer van die Jaar kompetisie is pas aangewys. Hy is Barend Grobler van die plaas Uitkyk in die Dewetsdorp distrik. Barend is aangewys as Vrystaat Landbou se Jongboer van die Jaar. Die nasionale wenner sal gedurende Oktober 2015 aangewys word. Dit is vanjaar die elfde jaar dat Toyota SA by die kompetisie betrokke is as die hoofborg daarvan. |
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InputsA draft insurance bill – good news for the agricultural sectorThe National Treasury (NT) and the Financial Services Boards (FSB) published for public comments, the draft Insurance Bill as approved by the Cabinet. The Bill seeks to replace and consolidate substantial parts of the Long-term Insurance Act, 1998 and the Short-term Insurance Act, 1998. |
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Animal healthMeeting of the Animal Health ForumAgri SA as a member of the Animal Health Forum (NAHF) attended the meeting on 14 May 2015. It is clear that the Animal Health Forum (NAHF) as representatives of all the animal production organisations and relevant organisations, in the animal health industry, is on an ongoing basis, playing on a very important function for the sector. A rather comprehensive agenda was dealt with, ranging from the liaising with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and matters of mutual interest.Read more |
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WeatherOverview of climatic conditions in the provinces and weather outlook for 2015• Conditions in the provinces during march 2015 |
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InternationalWFO’s newsletter: The Seed, Issue n.05, May 2015Read more about: • Farmers’ in EXPO, 24 June 2015 |
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MediaverklaringsAgri SA mediaverklarings / AGRI SA MEDIA RELEASES8 Mei/May 2015 23 April 2015 |
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Radio praatjiesRSG LandbouAgri SA is verantwoordelik vir die Maandag-inset op die RSG Landbouprogram. Hieronder is ‘n link waar daar na onderhoude wat gevoer is geluister kan word. Die onderhoud(e) word in ‘n MP3-formaat aangebied. |
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