Open letter to Gwede Mantashe

I attended the National Wool Grower’s Association (NWGA) congress in May, where you were one of the speakers.

Hunters vital for conservation

I refer to the column ‘Townie has gone off biltong’ by Derek Christopher (7 June).

Setting a poor example

Derek Christopher’s article of 7 June left me shaking my head in disbelief.

Sponsorship of Settlers Show

On behalf of the Grahamstown Riding Club committee, the members and the participants in the Settlers Show, we would like to thank Farmer’s Weekly for your support of the GRC’s...

Most difficult way to make a living

We live in an economic system where the tail is wagging the dog.

Establishing a cider-making tradition

There is no cider-making tradition in South Africa. This may seem surprising, particularly as South Africa is ranked number 16 in terms of annual apple production.

Where is SA’s silver lining?

I’m referring to the By Invite article ‘…and now for the good news!’ (31 May, pg 6).

Sale of the Greys

HIGHEST (HEIFER): R70 000

Beautiful Ngunis

I bought the Farmer’s Weekly of 5 April 2013 for the first time because of the beautiful picture of the Nguni cattle on the cover. I read Dr Meulenbeld’s insightful...

A positive story, for once

I have been reading FW for many years and believe, for once, I read something positive from someone grateful: Mike Burgess’s article ‘Perseverance pays off at High Heaven’ (8 March,...

The elephant national park

I found the story on the elephants in the Kruger National Park by Ron Thomson (12 April, pg 44) very close to my heart, for various reasons.

National Prestige Indigenous Veld Goat Auction

HIGHEST (RAM): R15 000

Nampo Exhibitors Map 2014

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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,...

Oljaco Game Dealers Auction

Highest (Golden wildebeest group: R550 000)

Claims are invalid

The news article on the closure by the Department of Water Affairs of the Hartbeespoort Dam metsi a me project (5 April, pg 20) refers.

Time is not an issue

The interview by Susan Botes with Nicolette Hall on the consumption of sheep meat (5 April, pg 38) refers.

Correct land use

I have hesitated for months to bring to the notice of authorities a matter of great concern. Having farmed with sugarcane, timber, livestock and other farming related ventures (I am...

Felton Merino Stud Production Sale