SA politics: the rationale behind the rhetoric
Considering the threats, bluster and irrational demands that pour out of government offices, it’s not surprising that SA farmers feel apprehensive. Writer Max du Preez puts our politics into perspective and offers comfort.
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Loads & loads of apples coming in
The eastern Free State’s apple orchards are doing well with a small edge in marketing time over the more established orchards of the Western Cape. Lloyd Phillips talks to Charles Smith of Fyvie Farming.
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Conservation farming offers reprieve from mining threat
In the drive to mine the wealth of Mpumalanga, many productive farms
have been turned into open cast mines while others wait to be dug up. Investing in soil which is soon to be mined presents some challenges
to the farmer. Lindi van Rooyen visited Ivan Enslin to see how an
appropriate soil management plan can save money and optimise yield.
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Small-scale to commercial farming
Eking out a living from the land can sometimes become too difficult and the struggle to survive can be a challenge for even the toughest farmer. But dairyman Cyril Mhlatshana is not prepared to give up. Lloyd Phillips reports.
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Grain storage to protect against insects
If insects get into stored grain, a third of your harvest can be lost.
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Colder than a South Pole winter
Dry ice has been used for generations to keep meat, fish and other perishables cold or frozen where there is no fridge.
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Proven Mango success
Rénald Radley runs 30ha of mango orchards on Radley Estate. Lindi van Rooyen spoke to him about producing quality mangos through careful pruning and inducing drought.
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Datura -definitely not your horse's friend
Although fairly common in most paddocks, datura – or malpitte – is most definitely not your horse’s friend, says Kim Dyson.
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Eskom’s plans for renewable energy for SA’s grid
With renewable energy increasingly being promoted internationally
as better for the environment, Eskom is in the process of incorporating renewably-produced electricity into the national grid. Eskom’s CEO, Brian Dames, explained this process to Lloyd Phillips.
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