Farm prices
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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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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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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SA tax regime
Changes to the SA tax regime mean fewer opportunities to minimise your tax liabilities.
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The relationship business
Last week, I provided a ‘Market Agent’s Checklist’. But, as with most things in life, it turns out this checklist is far from one-sided.
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Entries now open for the 2013 Bollinger Wine award
Launched in 2011, the Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award is aimed at recognising and enhancing the calibre of local sommeliers and wine service staff.
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The Hitching post
How to write to the Hitching post
1. Use 40 words or less.
2. Make sure your address is correct and legible.
3. Your request must be signed. Under no circumstances may ads or replies be submitted under the name of...
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Meat sector must retain trust of consumers – industry
Despite a vote of confidence in the integrity of locally produced red meat, serious warnings were issued during the debate about producer and consumer relationships at the Bien Donné Agri Cape Week.
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Public/private alliance critical for successful land reform’
Government may be recapitalising and developing failed reform projects in agriculture, but the South African sugar industry believes private sector participation is central to the success of the project. Anwhar Madhanpall, SA Sugar Association’s general manager, talks to Lloyd Phillips.
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Umgeni Vlei gets Ramsar status
The effective conservation and management of SA’s scarce freshwater resources received a major boost recently when government designated KwaZulu-Natal’s 958ha Umgeni Vlei Nature Reserve as the country’s 21st Ramsar site.
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