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Agriculture
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DA in FS concerned about officials’ complacency in FMD spike
The DA in the Free State are concerned by the complacency of the officials at the department of agriculture about the serious spike in FMD cases in the province.
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Road damage threatens access to Nampo 2026
From May 12 to 15, Nampo Park will host an event showcasing advancements in farming amidst challenges in agriculture. Visitors should plan their trips carefully, as key access roads face significant deterioration, flooding, and construction, resulting in potential delays. Alternative…
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Agriculture focuses on resilience at NAMPO 2026
NAMPO PARK, Bothaville – South Africa’s largest agricultural exhibition returns from 12 to 15 May under the theme “Resilience through Innovation”, addressing mounting pressures on producers from climate variability, rising costs […]
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Bloemfontein residents warned about rising level of Modder River
Farmers, residents and businesses along the floodline of the Modder River are warned to be prepared for rising water levels.
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Attempts to combat FMD disease persist
The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs has confirmed ten new cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
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VS-landbousektor maak regsdeurbraak met inentings teen BKS
Die Vrystaatse landbousektor het ’n belangrike regsdeurbraak beleef nadat die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria die minister van landbou, John Steenhuisen, gelas het om ’n duidelike skema vir private inenting teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS) te finaliseer en te publiseer.
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Conflict abroad hits south african consumers where it hurts most
The largest fuel price increases in South Africa’s history hit the country on 1 April with the price of petrol rising by R3,06 per litre.
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Community aim for food security
A practical project was launched by the community of the Barolong Boo Seleka in Thaba Nchu to provide them with food security.
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Departement bevestig 10 nuwe gevalle van bek-en-klouseer in die Vrystaat
Die Vrystaatse Departement van Landbou en Landelike Ontwikkeling het vandeesweek 10 nuwe gevalle van bek-en-klouseer (BKS) in die provinsie bevestig.
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FS vet graduates from Russia in ongoing battle to work in SA
After four years back in the Free State, veterinary graduates that was sponsored by the province to study in Russia, still can not work at home.