• 241 sheep and 98 cattle worth R1.5 million were recovered • 14 arrests in 6 livestock theft cases were

Farmers in the Free State province have been dealt a devastating blow by veld fires. There were 5 781 veldfire

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Saki Mokoena and his EXCO decided that this mostly very successful voucher

On 7 September 2023, Free State Agriculture held in-depth discussions with the members of the Free State Provincial Government regarding

The South African Weather service recently released the latest seasonal climate watch results for September 2023 to January 2024. According

Livestock theft has gotten out of hand to such an extent that Free State Agriculture (FSA) is now forced to

The racial classification for water rights is an attack on human rights, says Free State Agriculture. Both the Constitution and

"Meat prices on shop shelves are rising drastically, while the weanling calf prices farmers receive are at a 5-year low".

This week sees the public hearings of the Infrastructure Development Portfolio Comittee on the Expropriation Bill. OUR STANDPOINT We cannot

Illegal hunting with dogs remains problematic in farming communities. Many farmers complain that this type of crime does not get

"South Africa's core infrastructure is collapsing and it will remain so if active citizens and private initiatives do not stand

“More livestock thieves could lose their lives if the state security agencies do not fulfil their legal obligation in terms

Free State Agriculture's 2023 Young Farmer of the Year is an optimistic young farmer who believes in seeking the positive

South Africans are "hungry" for jobs, housing, effective policing, roads without potholes, affordable fuel and available electricity! This is the

Higher levels of load shedding leads to more crime and losses in farming
communities. Free State Agriculture (FSA) conducted a survey amongst its members and these are the findings

"Compensate communities for public services that we have to provide ourselves". This is the message that Free State Agriculture (FSA)

Three determined and dynamic young farmers, each of whom is an asset to their respective communities, will face each other

Regardless of whether Government can keep to the noble plans committed to by President Ramaphosa in his upbeat 2023 State

Given the impact of load shedding on agricultural activities, it is currently estimated that up to a quarter of South