http://www.farmersweekly.co.zaLatest Sectors - New on the land articles from farmersweekly.co.zaCopyright 2013 farmersweekly.co.za. All rights reserved.Horse racing is widely enjoyed in South Africa and abroad. Before a Thoroughbred is ready for the track, an enormous amount of effort, expertise and specialist skill has gone into the breeding and rearing of the animal. At Summerhill Stud, a unique school is teaching these skills. Lloyd Phillips reports.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=39577&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillshttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=39577&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsThu, 16 May 2013 13:00 +0200Lawrence and Simphiwe Mtswene’s farm near Nigel is due to benefit from the Recapitalisation and Development Programme, a boost after the couple’s long financial struggle. Peter Mashala reports.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=37919&h=Recapitalising:-a-fresh-starthttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=37919&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsFri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00 +0200Community non-profit organisation, Letsha la Eleroi, farms on a small scale to provide fresh vegetables to the sick and the elderly. Project chairperson Beauty Tsokunyane tells Peter Mashala how the project progressed from home-based care to a profitable operation.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=37098&h=Food-on-the-table,-money-in-the-bankhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=37098&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsFri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00 +0200Know what financial institutions are looking for when identifying a high-risk, suspect client.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=5754&h=Banking:-all-about-FICA-http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=5754&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsSat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00 +0200The ANC’s attempt to justify and even, it seems, encourage dodgy dealings is an affront to Africans.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=36183&h=So,-corruption-is-in-our-‘culture’,-is-ithttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=36183&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsThu, 28 Feb 2013 09:00 +0200The closure of many agricultural colleges has left a skills shortage in rural communities. Nutritionist Perseverance Madoda started Thuto-ya-Sechaba training centre to fill the gap. Peter Mashala reports.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=32210&h=Training-tomorrow’s-farmers-todayhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=32210&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsMon, 3 Dec 2012 09:00 +0200A group of subsistence farmers in a remote coastal area of Eastern Cape is turning to lemon grass and essential oil production – and finding a ready market. Robyn Joubert reports. http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=17785&h=Lemon-grass-success-storyhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=17785&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsMon, 23 Apr 2012 15:30 +0200In an area suffering from poverty and unemployment, Aredirisaneng Agricultural Co-operative in Randfontein is a shining light. This 10-women co-operative, established with funding from First Uranium Ezulwini Mine and receiving expert mentoring, is already exceeding its vegetable production targets. Peter Mashala reports. http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=17138&h=Elandsfontein-co-op-successhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=17138&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsWed, 11 Apr 2012 09:00 +0200When Farmer’s Weekly visited Kobela Mokgohlwa in 2010, he farmed hydroponically with tomatoes and green peppers in three tunnels, and had a small feedlot. But things have since changed. Peter Mashala investigates.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=16953&h=Specialise-–-and-become-an-experthttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=16953&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsWed, 4 Apr 2012 14:00 +0200Patrick and Sarah Buda began farming late in life. In a few short years, and backed by the Ekurhuleni Peermont Chambers of Commerce Trust, they’ve already begun supplying Pick n Pay with produce. Peter Mashala interviewed them.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=16635&h=Planning--perseverancehttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=16635&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsWed, 28 Mar 2012 10:00 +0200Increasing the productivity of traditional chickens is an easy way of providing food and income for rural families. Dr Ed Wethli spoke to Robyn Joubert about the success of the Umzimkhulu village chicken improvement project. http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=16282&h=Improving-the-‘Zulu-chicken’http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=16282&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsTue, 20 Mar 2012 08:30 +0200Instead of competing against each other, small-scale farmers should work together to earn more.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=15889&h=Why-we-need-more-ubuntuhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=15889&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsThu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00 +0200Mahuhudi Masipa of Zuurbekom in Johannesburg’s West Rand left the corporate world to become a pig farmer in 2009. She says farming is a business just like any other and should be approached as such. Peter Mashala spoke to her.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=15818&h=Profit-from-pigshttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=15818&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsWed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00 +0200Tabi Diphoko of Dobsonville, Soweto, has faced many challenges in his farming career, including the loss of his wife, which nearly caused him to give up. But at 77, this remarkable man is determined to grow his piggery bigger than ever. Peter Mashala spoke to him. http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=14805&h=Pigs---and-persistencehttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=14805&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsFri, 17 Feb 2012 12:56 +0200While many farmers try to grow their enterprises as big as possible, this goat cheese business is staying small – and it’s thriving, thanks to its location. Robyn Joubert reports. http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=14957&h=Famous-cheese-from-a-small-farmhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=14957&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsFri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00 +0200In the final part of this series, Peter Hittersay offers advice on how to drive and operate a tractor safely, as well as keep it clean and in good condition.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11049&h=Tractor-maintenance:-Tips-on-driving,-cleaning-and-storing-your-tractorhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11049&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsThu, 8 Dec 2011 06:57 +0200Mojalefa Molefe moved from Soweto to Mokgwaneng, Limpopo, to take care of the family's cattle herd after his father's death. In seeking to adopt more modern - and profitable - farming methods, he has made plenty of mistakes, but has learned a great deal too. Peter Mashala visited him.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11029&h=From-city-dweller-to-commercial-farmerhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11029&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsThu, 8 Dec 2011 06:46 +0200Once one of South Africa's top agricultural high schools, Settlers is today a shadow of its former self. Its farming facilities have deteriorated, sponsorship has dried up, and many of the pupils don't take agricultural subjects. But there are big plans afoot to refocus the school on agriculture. For the sake of tomorrow's farmers, let's hope they succeed, says Peter Mashala. Read more in the 9 December 2011 issue.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11079&h=Can-Settlers-become-a-great-farming-school-againhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11079&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsThu, 8 Dec 2011 06:35 +0200Since 2007, a family-run citrus business near Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape has partnered with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to empower emerging citrus farmers in the former Ciskei.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11073&h=Empowering-emerging-citrus-farmershttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=11073&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsWed, 7 Dec 2011 07:17 +0200For five years, Lesotho's royal farm in Matsieng has showcased a sustainable farming approach for local lowland farmers. This "sufficiency model" originates in Thailand, and its diversified use of land holds much promise. Tjonane Matla and Peter Mashala investigated.http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=10998&h=Sustainable-farming-in-Lesotho---thanks-to-Thailandhttp://www.farmersweekly.co.za/article.aspx?id=10998&h=Unique-school-teaches-horse-racing-skillsTue, 29 Nov 2011 08:19 +0200