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Agriculture
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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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Leerders kan inskryf vir eerste Jeugboer van die Jaar-kompetisie deur TLU SA
TLU SA bied vanjaar vir die eerste keer ’n Jeugboer van die Jaar-kompetisie vir laer- en hoërskoolleerders aan.
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Urgent R59 repairs ahead of NAMPO Harvest Day event a top priority
Concerns have arisen over the deteriorating R59 road ahead of the NAMPO Harvest Day in May, prompting the Democratic Alliance to urge SANRAL for urgent repairs. The DA seeks clarity on road custodianship transfer while stressing that immediate action is…
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Foot and mouth disease now demands a regional approach
In a stark illustration of effective disease management, Namibia has emerged as the sole country bordering South Africa that remains free from foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks outside controlled […]
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Sunflowers radiate their collective cheer
The Free State experiences peak sunflower bloom from March to April, transforming the landscape into stunning golden fields. Ideal weather and soil conditions support sunflower production, attracting tourists and photographers. Early blooming may occur due to favorable conditions. This agricultural…
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Human foul play ruled out following leopard’s tragic electrocution near Worcester
A leopard died tragically in the Nuy Valley near Worcester when it got electrocuted while scaling an electrical post.
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Bek-en-klouseer bring Suid-Afrika se vleisbedryf in gedrang
“Tyd vir praat is verby. Boere het nie meer weke of maande om te wag nie,” sê Francois Wilken
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Bek-en-klouseer moet tot ramp verkaar word, vra Vrystaat Landbou
Vrystaatse boere vra ingryping van die regering om bek-en-klouseer tot ramp te verklaar. Dit kom ná die ongekende toename in die siekte oor die feestyd.
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Bejaarde boer (77) dood ná hy en sy vrou op plaas oorval en hy erg aangerand is
‘n Bejaarde boer van die Baltimore-omgewing in Limpopo is dood nadat hy en sy vrou op hul plaas aangeval is.
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More sluices in Vaal Dam opened – communities warned
The Department of Water and Sanitation warned residents next to the Vaal river in lower-lying areas to take percautions in the wake of sluice gates being opened at Vaal Dam.