Claims are invalid
By Water expert, Dr Bill Harding, and Professor Rob Hart, University of KwaZulu-Natal
The news article on the closure by the Department of Water Affairs of the Hartbeespoort Dam metsi a me project (5 April, pg 20) refers.
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Time is not an issue
By Clive Richardson, George
The interview by Susan Botes with Nicolette Hall on the consumption of sheep meat (5 April, pg 38) refers.
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Correct land use
By Walter Redinger, Greytown
I have hesitated for months to bring to the notice of authorities a matter of great concern. Having farmed with sugarcane, timber, livestock and other farming related ventures (I am now retired), I believe that I am able to address the following matter from my lifelong experience.
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Preserve our country
By Delanie Flanegan, Bedford
We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We have natural resources and a diverse and vibrant multicultural society that is found nowhere else on earth.
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Why are we importing?
By Donough McGillycuddy, Himeville
In 2011, South Africa imported 48 000t of beef. The figure for 2010 was 46,000t.
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A fruitful conference
By Tsime Oupa France, by email
It was an experience of a lifetime when Makgetse High School’s Agricultural Science learners attended the Undercover Farming Expo in Irene on 5 March.
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Land reform will remain a hot topic
By Tshepo Diale, spokesperson, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
Land reform in South Africa has and will continue to be a contentious topic. In resolving the inequalities of the past, the SA government undertook in 1994 to make sure landownership was more reflective of the demographics of the population.
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The Cultural value of trees to people of southern Africa
By Rob, via email
I am currently doing research on 'the cultural value of trees to people of southern Africa' and was wondering if readers had any information on a particular tree, a tree species or a group of trees, that have particular importance to the local community.
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Please tell us how?
By Mike Southey, by email
I agree with the Chief Director of Labour Relations, Thembinkosi Mkalipi, that farm workers should be paid R300 per day to alleviate poverty.
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Incredible response to article
By Annette Kingwill, Secretary: East Cape Midlands Boran Club
We have been astonished at the incredible response to the article ‘Boran’s No.1 Fan’ (8 February, pg 50).
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