Why are we importing?
In 2011, South Africa imported 48 000t of beef. The figure for 2010 was 46,000t.
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Perseverance pays off at High Heaven farm
In 2003, Nomthunzi Nduzulwana swapped nursing for agriculture.
Her perseverance has guided her through many challenges to a new future on High Heaven farm near East London. Mike Burgess spoke to her.
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The Falls Backpackers and Adventures
In 2004 Adriaan Badenhorst and Angela Metcalf quit their jobs as guides on the Orange River and moved to an abandoned trading station near Maclear in the Eastern Cape to start their own adventure company – The Falls Backpackers and Adventures. Mike Burgess recently visited the now-married couple to find out why kayaking the unique rivers of the north-eastern Cape has captivated them.
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How to destroy thousands of jobs
A 52% wage hike is a wonderful idea – for the few workers who are left to earn a wage.
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It’s time for Eskom to surrender power
Eskom is currently seeking further potentially crippling electricity price increases. Trade union Solidarity argues that new power provider entrants should be allowed to deal directly with consumers and have the opportunity to offer more competitive pricing.
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Being a farmer is risky
Farming is a risky business, but the rewards for those prepared to take the plunge are great.
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Growing profit in the ‘fifth quarter’
Multi-national financial services provider, Rabobank, says the value of the so-called fifth quarter has increased significantly in recent years, making meat processors more competitive. Albert Vernooij, of Rabobank’s Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory division, shares his research with Farmer’s Weekly.
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Tiny bubbles, big business in sparkling wine
Local wine sales have not kept up with the growth in wine exports from SA and, with the industry optimistic about further export growth and the penetration of new markets in 2013, it’s likely that local sales will continue to lag behind.
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Catch & release - alive!
As the tigerfish is our premier inland gamefish and because its numbers are dwindling, Abré J Steyn feels strongly about the art of catch-and-release. But with this fish, successful release is no easy feat.
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KZN grappling with water invaders
Government is reportedly spending R3,1 million annually to control aquatic and riparian alien invasive weed species in KwaZulu-Natal.
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