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Theunissen’s mixed farms
Farming in the Theunissen district north-east of Bloemfontein in the Free State, mostly involves mixed production, with maize, potatoes and wheat the main crops. Afrikaners, Jerseys and...
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Willing seller – the only way
The ANC’s policy decision to do away with the willing-buyer, willing-seller principle has caused dismay in the agricultural sector. But Dr Theo de Jager, deputy president of Agri SA, argues that this attempt by the government to save the faltering land reform process is doomed to fail.
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New Holland hits the road for baby rhinos
New Holland planned to traverse 3 000km in a tractor to raise funds to build a rhino orphanage.
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Plans to help emerging game farmers in Limpopo
Emerging game ranchers in Limpopo will receive assistance from the private sector and government following the recent signing of an agreement between Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) and the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Dedet).
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Project Southern Cross launched
Project Southern Cross, supported by Voermol, was launched today in Bothaville during Agri SA’s luncheon function as a fundraising initiative to promote rural safety.
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Nampo equipment reviews
A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
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Livestock Disease Trends - April 2013
As a result of late summer rains during the first half of April there was an increase in parasite numbers (wireworm, long-necked bankrupt worm and brown stomach worm).
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Now is the time to comment on agri marketing bill
The public and interested parties are invited to attend the public hearings on the Agricultural Produce Marketing Agencies Bill 2013, published in the Government Gazette on 28 March.
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JZ: you’re ignoring the real problems
The president’s letter to public servants glosses over the dysfunctional state of government departments
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Succeeding in a man’s world
Dakalo Magwede left a teaching career to farm cattle full time. Working hard to prove herself in this male-dominated business, she has been honoured as the Limpopo Female Farmer of the Year – not just once, but twice. Peter Mashala spoke to her.
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