The declaration from agricultural leaders from Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe came in response to draft proposals from the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The FCTC recommends, among other things, that governments phase out tobacco farming by limiting the land where it can be grown and endorsing the dismantling of all bodies relating … [Read more...] about African Farmers United in Opposition to Proposals Threatening Jobs
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Create jobs to alleviate poverty, Zuma urges farmers
Piet Retief - President Jacob Zuma has urged emerging farmers in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, to use their farms to create jobs and alleviate poverty. He was speaking on Sunday at the launch of the Masibambisane Rural Development Initiative in the Mkhondo local municipality. "If you stand firm and make sure that these projects don't fail in your hands, poverty can be … [Read more...] about Create jobs to alleviate poverty, Zuma urges farmers
R25m set aside to revitalise banana and citrus projects
Mbombela - An amount of R25 million will be used to revitalise three irrigation schemes in Mpumalanga's Bushbuckridge area. The financial injection is expected to boost citrus and banana production in Hoxane, Champagne and Saringwa villages, said spokesperson for the provincial Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration, Janine … [Read more...] about R25m set aside to revitalise banana and citrus projects
Advising 2 Million Farmers via Mobile Phones
GSMA, the body that represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, today at the inaugural mAgri Working Group in Cape Town the launch of the mFarmer Initiative Fund, supported by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Fund will encourage mobile communications service providers, in partnership with other public and private sector agriculture … [Read more...] about Advising 2 Million Farmers via Mobile Phones
Mthethwa Promises Western Cape Farmers More Protection
Cape Town – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has promised commercial farmers in the Western Cape more resources in the fight against crime. Mthethwa, along with his senior officers earlier today had a meeting on security with farmers from the Stellenbosch and Paarl areas, where he urged them to work together with Community Policing Forums (CPFs), business and communities in … [Read more...] about Mthethwa Promises Western Cape Farmers More Protection
