The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has urged farmers to be careful when buying livestock, due to recent outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in five provinces.
The Canegrowers Association has conducted a survey among members in rural areas of the province to determine the impact of the recent rains and flooding.
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Authorities have put a stop to 21 Free State farmers attempting to sell vouchers issued by the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development as part of the presidential employment stimulus.
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