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France bestows Knight of the National Order of Merit on Minister Tina-Joemat Pettersson
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has been bestowed the highest order by the French Minister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Rural Policy, Mr Bruno Le Maire in recognition of the “services she has rendered to agriculture”.
Win a million competition produces five winners and five satisfied organisations.
A total of five Senwes customers found out on 31 May 2012 which part of the R1 million discount on their summer production account they could put in their pockets.
Shame on them!
DA spokesperson for rural development and land reform, Athol Trollip’s response to minister Gugile Nkwinti’s budget speech for 2012/2013.
Lemony soft-centred biscuits
Soft-centred with a crisp edge, these lemon zest accented biscuits don’t hang around long enough to get stale. Not only quick to bake, they also add their own special magic to the morning coffee break.
Reitsma resigns from SANSOR as General Manager
SANSOR, the South African National Seed Organization, has announced that Gerrie Reitsma has resigned as general manager, effective 30 June 2012.
Get e-literate or get left behind
The social media wave provides an opportunity for agriculture to win hearts and minds.
To make a profit, first make a plan
The time you spend planning is just as important as the time you
spend ploughing, or doing other tasks.
Vaccines produced by Onderstepoort Biological Products meet set standards
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) wishes to dismiss with contempt the media statement issued by the Democratic Alliance which sought to question the efficacy of the vaccines produced by Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP).
Constitutional Court: the saviour of farm land
The days of the minister of Mineral Resources granting permission to mining companies to operate on farm land against farmers’ wishes seem to be over, thanks to the Constitutional Court’s landmark interpretation of two pieces of legislation. Jaco Visser looks at recent judgements.
Meanwhile, back in Vietnam
Here’s a Vietnamese-influenced chicken noodle soup with pork belly, prawns and truly marvellous Asian herbs that’s easy to make.
Climate advisory for the 2012 winter season
Near normal rainfall was experienced in most parts of the country during March. In April rainfall decreased in many areas resulting in below normal over the central and eastern half of the country but near normal in the west areas.
Protecting your heirs
When it comes to important ‘personal’ documents, such as wills and antenuptial contracts, be sure you agree with all the clauses before signing.
Let’s add value – and jobs
If government is serious about creating jobs in the agricultural sector, it has to do more to encourage value adding.
Water Tariffs
In its commentary on the Department of Water Affairs’ approved water tariffs for the 2012/2013 financial year, Agri SA said the newly released water tariff dispensation contained various positive aspects, amongst others the fact that it has not applied the maximum allowable increases.
Agriculture budget speech
Food security and job creation were highlighted in the department’s budget, with special attention given to capacity building. Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson details how R5,8 billion will be spent.
A saucy liver affair
Chorizo sausage and chicken livers on pasta
Chorizo sausage is a powerful experience, adding heat, potency and
red line flavours to this pasta number. For a seasoned diner it’s a blast. And for the beginner cook it’s the chance to easily take your skills to a new level.
Winter management of fruit flies in town
Insect pests are a growing problem in agriculture and intervention is essential to limit harvest losses. It is estimated that insect pests are decreasing the world’s food supply with at least 25% annually.
The social media opportunity
Although the cellphone opens up a new world of communication, it’s a
small part of the ‘e-options’ available these days.
Empowering emerging farmers
The government claims that it wants to develop tens of thousands of new farmers in the next few years, yet its support for emerging farmers remains hopelessly inadequate.
Ineptitude or blatant discrimination?
Recent court cases dealing with water use licences to farmers were a slap in the face for the Department of Water Affairs. The courts held, in effect, that the department’s method of looking solely at a water use licence applicant’s race was wrong. Jaco Visser looked at the judgements.
