Planting in crop residue, the Argentinian way
Co-operation between South African and Argentinian agricultural organisations has led to a series of multi-year trials in selected South African localities to compare Argentinian direct planting technology and conventional systems with those used in South Africa. Pietman Botha reviews the first year of the trials, which were launched in 2011.
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Recapitalising: a fresh start
Lawrence 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.
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Something a little different
Koot van der Walt is a tough East Rand entrepreneur who’s passionate about pigeon racing. Thomas Smit spoke to him.
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The Cleaver Awards - Top Butchers announced
Record number of nominations received in competition to find South Africa’s top butcheries. The winners of the 2011 Cleaver Awards were announced last week at an award’s luncheon in Johannesburg.
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Success, thanks to hard work and mentoring
Puleng Ndlovu left a career in aviation to start farming with Brangus cattle on a land reform farm. He strongly feels that emerging farmers should align themselves with successful commercial farmers. Peter Mashala spoke to him.
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Rural security: what’s the plan?
The fight against rural crime depends heavily on close, ongoing co-operation between farmers and the police, as set out in the National Rural Security Plan. Sean Christie explores whether this is happening.
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The Spring Show
The Spring Show (previously the Pretoria Show), which is being held at the Tshwane Events Centre from 1 – 6 September 2012, is moving back to its roots more than 70 years ago, and will from this year only focus on agriculture.
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Management & diversification: Two keys to success
Due to poor management, many agricultural co-ops across the country are struggling. Zivuseni Agricultural Co-operative outside Nigel in the East Rand is an exception. Thanks to good discipline, the business is thriving - and mixed farming makes the co-op's prospects even brighter. Peter Mashala reports.
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Farmers reach out to victims
Farmers have donated truck loads of food to the Duduza informal settlement in Nigel after it was recently hit by a tornado that left thousands homeless.
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