High prices a threat to food security

High food prices pose a serious threat to food security at both household and country level, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat Pettersson told the National Assembly on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013 09:51

Dept to ring-fence fishing quotas for youth

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries intends to ring-fence a certain percentage of fishing quotas for youth-owned companies. 30 May 2013 10:59

Whale watchers need permission to watch

The most glaring oddity of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson's proposed changes to SA's marine resources legislation is that it appears to make whale watching an offence - unless the watcher has her permission. 23 May 2013 11:07

Indian Ocean islands now protected

South Africa has turned two small islands in the southern Indian Ocean into its first offshore marine protected area, the environment ministry said on Tuesday (9 April). 11 Apr 2013 09:51

Eat fish and live longer says study

People aged 65 and older who eat fish may live an average of two years longer than people who do not consume the omega-3 fatty acids found mainly in seafood. 8 Apr 2013 08:18

'Sustainable' agreements signed with China

[Sue Blaine] Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa signed two memoranda of understanding with the Chinese government‚ after a delegation travelled to South Africa for the Brics summit in Durban‚ where a number of agreements between the Brics nations - Brazil‚ Russia‚ India‚ China and South Africa - were concluded. 2 Apr 2013 08:11

SA to develop its aquaculture farms

[Linda Ensor] Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies launched an aquaculture development and enhancement programme last week‚ which he hopes will boost growth in an industry that is very small in both global and continental terms. 2 Apr 2013 07:49

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

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Dti supports small-scale fisheries

PRETORIA: Small-scale fisheries of the West Coast region are poised for economic revitalisation, with the Department of Trade and Industry's support of more than R11million in the sector for the region through its Fishing Cluster Project. 25 Mar 2013 08:36

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Farmers apply for exemption from new wages

The majority of farmers have taken up the offer to apply for an exemption from the R105 a day wage for farmworkers as set out in the new sectoral determination that came into effect on 1 March. 8 Mar 2013 08:05

Environmental impact guideline for aquaculture published

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has published the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guideline for Aquaculture in South Africa, for public comment in Gazette No. 36145 of 11 February 2013. 19 Feb 2013 09:10

No survey may mean no fish exports

Export revenues of nearly R3bn and as many as 9,000 jobs could be lost if the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries fails to complete a critical survey of fish stocks in South African waters. 13 Feb 2013 09:27