“We note that Lesotho, like our other neighbouring countries, is in the middle of a food security crisis and that South Africa will feel the consequences”, says Francois Wilken, President of Free State Agriculture (FSA). Wilken’s reaction follows the statement…
The Rural Safety Committee of Free State Agriculture (FSA) convened with the newly appointedFree State MEC of Community Safety, Roads, and Transport, Mr. Jabu Mbalula, and his team ofdirectors on July 11th. The meeting aimed to foster cooperation to tackle…
Free State Agriculture (FSA) recently met with the newly appointed MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Ms Elzabe Rockman, to discuss critical issues affecting the agricultural sector in the region. The meeting, held on Friday, July 12, covered…
The agricultural sector has warned Eskom several times that its plans will result in it losing the agricultural sector as a customer. The latest plan to impose drastic charges on fixed costs is no exception. Currently the average bill is…
The latest national election delivered a lot of surprises as well as disappointments. The outcome gives a clear voice to South Africans’ needs. Various discussions are underway regarding possible coalitions. There is therefore uncertainty but also hope and politicians have…
Free State Agriculture, in collaboration with the private security company LGV, has trained 16 additional Psira registered private investigators on livestock theft over the past 2 days. This brings the total number of investigators to 21. According to Peet Swanepoel,…
Farmers in the Free State are at a loss with the increasing theft of maize that occurs in various parts of the province. Rudi Jansen van Vuuren, safety representative of Free State Agriculture (FSA) in the Allanridge/Odendaalsrus area, says that…
The Minister of Police recently released crime statistics for the third quarter of the financial year, from 1 October to 31 December 2023. Dr Jane Buys, Safety risk analyst for Free State Agriculture, compiled a report (in Afrikaans) which can…
“In the wake of the 1st outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in the Free State, Free State Agriculture (FSA) took decisive action,” stated Francois Wilken, President of Free State Agriculture. “Our members mandated Congress to urgently investigate an animal…
Ⓒ 2025 Vrystaat Landbou All rights reserved | Website by BrandNew
