Baler scores again
The BigBaler range can now add a SIMA Silver Innovation Medal to its Good Design award. Joe Spencer reports.
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A lifetime passion for Merinos
This year, Hilson Shuman produced his 60th wool clip. He is as passionate about his Merinos as he was in 1952 when the death of his father, Ken, put him in charge of the farm Grey Craig near Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess reports.
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Pruning for maximum benefit in litchi trees
Research conducted by HortResearch SA’s Dr Steve Oosthuyse shows that timely pruning of litchi trees can produce a rich flush and yield a greater harvest.
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Let them eat Fruit
The single-minded focus on increasing yield needs to make way for a multi-disciplinary approach which makes healthy food available to all, says Dr Stephanie Midgley, OneWorld Sustainable Investments lead researcher, and Prof Martin de Wit, De Wit Sustainable Options director.
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Unique school teaches horse racing skills
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.
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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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Pig breeder takes his stud to the top
Neil Dry, SA Studbook 2012 Stud Pig Breeder of the Year, grew his enterprise from a six-pig unit in 2004 to an 820-sow stud in 2012. He manages his operation with a strong focus on genetic excellence.
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Nampo equipment reviews - Part 2
A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
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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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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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