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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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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New fresh produce hub planned for Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration (DARDLA) recently announced the development of 248ha of land over the next five years into a new fresh produce hub for the province that will cost some R1 billion.
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Editor's letter
We need to make more of opportunities
The rise in the unemployment figures suggest that South Africa’s economy is struggling to pick up after the economic slump. And these statistics will hardly be helped by Rob...
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New from Horsch
The latest offerings from German manufacturer Horsch were demonstrated by SA distributors Terratill at a recent farmers’ day in Bothaville. Joe Spencer reports.
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1,000,000+ kilometers of engine life using Caltex Delo 400 Multigrade
Recently a team of Chevron personnel along with local OE dealer maintenance personnel tore down a Cummins ISX 500 engine for Quality Oils Transport that hauls oil products between Bloemfontein and East London over many miles of changing conditions and elevation grades.
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Quality Oils Transport achieves 1,000,000+ kilometers of engine life using Caltex Delo 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40
-- Delo 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40 delivers engine durability savings in Cummins ISX 500 Engine –
By Len Badal, Commercial Sector Manager, Chevron Lubricants
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 29th, 2013 –...
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Sugarcane growers leap at haulage opportunity
A consortium of over 5 600 emerging and commercial sugarcane growers have purchased a transport division of Unitrans in a deal which puts the multi-national logistics company’s Amatikulu transport depot in growers’ hands.
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From a driver to successful small-scale pig farmer
Marius Herman from Kraaifontein started farming with pigs six years ago and in a short time has managed to establish a viable small business. Denene Erasmus visited him.
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Milling industry faces tough time
Struggling consumers and high costs are threatening the milling industry, says NCM chairperson Billy Oosthuizen. Speaking at the chamber’s 77th AGM in mid-March, he called on members to act as an assertive, credible voice for the industry.
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