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A group of former commercial farmers in Zimbabwe recently lodged a R1,9 billion compensation claim against the South African government...
Award-winning stud breeder Gerald Calitz runs a 200-strong Boer goat stud on his 70ha farm near Ventersdorp in North West....
Tomatoes are an important part of our diet, as well as being highly nutritious. Bill Kerr tells us more about...
‘Fighting a losing battle in R859 million illegal abalone trade’
The Minister of Agriculture Senzeni Zokwana recently announced that the new total allowable catch for South African abalone (Haliotis midae) was set at 96t for the 2018/2019 fishing season, which...
R32 million investment in Kenya’s small-scale farmers
Agri-technology company Devenish Nutrition, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has announced a £1,7 million (about R32 million) investment in agri-services company Sidai Africa based in Kenya.
‘Amazon could be the greatest casualty of US-China trade war’
A new study has revealed how deforestation pressures have increased as a result of the geopolitical instability in the global soya market following the trade tensions between the US and...
SA’s cannabis legislation and horses
Remedies derived from cannabis have been used to treat injury in horses since the days of Alexander the Great. But what effect does marijuana have on horses? Dr Mac explains.
Grass-fed beef: the trend that favours communal farmers
Joseph Kau, an agricultural economist at the Agricultural Research Council, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the grass-fed beef movement in South Africa and the opportunities it presents for communal farmers,...
The desert: hot, dry, and perfect for fish production
Groundwater extracted from arid areas is often unsuitable for irrigation, but it would be ideal for aquaculture.
How to grow Swiss chard at home
Swiss chard can either be sown directly or transplanted. Both methods have their pros and cons.
Switching to no-till? Restore degraded soil first!
It is often assumed that implementing no-till production is the immediate next step towards restoring degraded soils. Not so, says Guy Thibaud, a veteran soil scientist with the KwaZulu-Natal Department...
Nematodes’ negative impact on African leafy vegetables
Plant parasitic nematodes pose a serious threat to food security in Africa as they damage crops and hamper production. Dr Nancy Ntidi, a nematologist at the Agricultural Research Council, spoke...
Mixed farming: a successful synergy of citrus and dairy
Huguenot Farms in the Sundays River Valley is implementing a long-term, mixed farming strategy that will see its ‘beautiful soils’ produce to their full potential. Sabrina Dean visited the farm,...
Keep that old combine moving
A combine harvester is a major investment. Keep it in good working order through regular maintenance.
Intestinal worms are a serious problem for communal farmers, and community management protocols have therefore become increasingly important.
Selling hides can add to your overall profit margin, so it pays to protect them.
Animal health is a cornerstone of successful farming, and at some point all livestock farmers need to inject their animals....
Breeding is not always the best way to make money in livestock farming. You might profit more by buying young...
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Free-range chickens: Part-time farmer’s success on rented land
Robert Patson of Happy Land Farm in Kyalami believes free-range chickens not only hold the answer to healthy food, but that his model of farming could help alleviate poverty for...
Biosecurity: your first line of defence against disease
Dr Fambies van Biljon, veterinarian at Sovereign Foods, talks to Glenneis Kriel about the crucial need to establish a well-run biosecurity programme at a poultry production facility.
Poultry: choose the right bedding for better broilers
It’s crucial for a broiler producer to get floor management right. This will improve the birds’ physical environment, reduce disease and result in better quality broilers. So says free-range poultry...
The difference half a degree of global warming can make
The ‘Global Warming of 1.5˚C’ report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlights several climate change impacts that could be avoided by limiting global warming to 1,5˚C, compared with...
Farm shop with food and entertainment
Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.
Hunting traditionally with the Khomani San
The Khomani San of the Kalahari are revered for their intimate knowledge of bush lore. Now they’re practising these skills commercially and offering hunting packages on the vast tracts of...
Videos
Demonstration: Artificial insemination (AI) of a cow
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Potato farming: Award-winning farmer, Zama Buthelezi, shows us how
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Message to young women in agriculture: "be innovative"
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Taltec systems for cattle handling ease
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Firefighting demonstration
01:52
Livestock production series: How to dehorn cattle
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KZN farmer demonstrates cattle dipping process
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Drought conditions affecting SA’s bee population
00:44
iSimangaliso hippos sparring
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Pinzgauer bull scoops ARC award
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Making barbed wire at The Royal Show
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Harvesting soya beans in KZN's Kamberg Valley
01:27
Agri minister calls on farmers to engage with government
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Farm workers sing for change
02:18
The advantages of traceability systems
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SA no-till legend, Ant Muirhead explains the value of soil cover
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Cat and cow play
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Do you have conversations with your animals?
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