I appreciate the numbers that are gathered here at this august occasion to celebrate the contribution of women towards food security and improving the livelihoods of families . . .
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Media Release: Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 Awards

The Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 Awards was hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in conjunction with the Total SA, the platinum sponsor  at Mentors Country Estate in Jeffreys Bay . . . read more

Media Invite: Arbor Week "Plant for the Planet - Grow Green"

South Africa celebrates Arbor Week from 1-7 September annually. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), as the custodian of forestry in South Africa, is responsible for the campaign . . . read more

The National Summit held on July 30 to 31 in Somerset West, Western Cape wishes to condemn in strongest terms the walkout by the leadership of Agri SA on Saturday after the resolutions of the summit were read . . .
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We, the 1100 farm, forestry and fishery workers representing the bulk of the workers in our sectors together with farm dwellers, farm owners, leaders of government, organized labour and civil society, led by the President . . .
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When the ruling party held its conference in Polokwane in 2007, it was emphasised that our Constitution instructs the state to take action to ensure that the citizens of this country among others . . . read more