In the wake of a series of seven catastrophic wildfires that ravaged the Vrede, Memel, and Verkykerskop areas from 26 to 29 September, Free State Agriculture’s ground-level structures stepped in to coordinate vital fire relief efforts. Mr. Wikus van der…
“It is unfortunate that there are misconceptions that farmers are depriving communities of an adequate water supply.” This is the opinion of Kempen Nel, chairman of Free State Agriculture (FSA)’s Natural Resources Committee, in response to Me Pemmy Majodina, Minister…
Free State Agriculture (FSA) is urging the MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport, as well as the MEC for Agriculture, to take swift action following their visit to high-crime areas along the Lesotho border between 10 and 12 September.…
The Provincial Safety Summit presented by the SAPS in Bloemfontein on 28 and 29 August 2024 should not just be a paper exercise, requests Free State Agriculture (FSA). FSA, together with all government departments that have an interest in agriculture…
Free State Agriculture (FSA) met with the Free State MEC of Community Safety, Mr Mbalula as well as the MEC of Agriculture, Ms Rockman, on 22 August 2024 regarding the safety and increased crime experienced by all border communities and…
While strong winds have been a contributing factor, the recent veld fires devastating thousands of hectares of land could have been avoided, says Dr Jack Armour, commercial manager at Free State Agriculture (FSA), responsible for disaster mitigation and response. “If…
“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…