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South Africa’s winemakers open a new frontier in the dragon mountains
South Africa’s wine industry is centered around Cape Town. But pioneers far to the northeast are forging a new frontier…
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South Africa’s economy grows in Q4 2018 as farming expands
South Africa’s economy expanded at the end of last year helped by growth in agriculture and manufacturing, data showed on…
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About 20,000 people at risk of eviction on Drakenstein farms
Some families living on farms in Simondium near Stellenbosch say very little has been done to improve their living conditions…
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Cape Wine production set to be low after 3-year drought
The Cape’s three-year drought has taken its toll on the wine industry and early indications are that this year’s harvest…
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South African farmers raise alarm on drought threat, seek aid
South African farmers are warning of a brewing crisis as persistent dryness and hot weather threaten crops and livestock just…
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Ostrich farmers battle as drought cripples Karoo
Ostrich farmers in the Little Karoo have lost an estimated R1bn and have had to lay off 15% to 20%…
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South Africa’s North West MEC commits to addressing farmers’ challenges
North West MEC for Rural’ Environment and Agricultural Development, Desbo Mohono, says she will speedily address farmers’ challenges and prioritise…
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Foot-and-mouth disease won’t affect Namibia
Namibia’s Meat Board said the current foot-and-mouth outbreak in the Limpopo province of South Africa will not affect Namibia because…
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