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Agriculture
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Confirmed foot-and-mouth cases in Free State still at 804 after latest update
The Kroonstad State Veterinary Area, which falls under the Moqhaka Municipality, has recorded 127 confirmed cases, the highest figure among the areas listed.
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South Africa’s vanishing farmland: When development threatens food security
As productive agricultural land disappears beneath developments, a question emerges: what happens when a nation runs out of ground to grow food?
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Free State still battling foot-and-mouth disease with 191 active cases
More than a year after foot-and-mouth disease was first confirmed in the Free State, the province is still battling active infections, with the number of confirmed cases now standing at 795.
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Toename in plaasaanvalle in Vrystaat wek kommer
‘n Toename in misdaadvoorvalle op plase in verskeie dele van die Vrystaat het Vrystaat Landbou bekommerd gelaat.
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Foot-and-mouth disease cases in Free State rise to 739
Foot-and-mouth disease cases in the Free State have climbed to 739, with the provincial agriculture department warning livestock owners that failure to report suspected infections and poor biosecurity could fuel further spread.
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Farmers urged to protect livestock as snow hits Free State
Farmers across the Free State have been urged to take extra precautions to protect livestock, crops and farm infrastructure as snowfall and freezing temperatures continue to affect parts of the province.
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Power cut due to non payment can flood Ekapa mine beyond repair
Liquidators of the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley warn that a scheduled electricity disconnection could trigger flooding of the mine workings.
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Hof-uitspraak oor staatshantering van bek-en-klouseer bied uiteindelik hoop
‘n Hooggeregshof-uitspraak bied uiteindelik hoop dat die wegholverspreiding van die staatsbeheerde bek-en-klouseersiekte nou met inisiatief van die private sektor gestuit kan word.
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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 […]