Preserve our country
We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We have natural resources and a diverse and vibrant multicultural society that is found nowhere else on earth.
Why are we importing?
In 2011, South Africa imported 48 000t of beef. The figure for 2010 was 46,000t.
A fruitful conference
It was an experience of a lifetime when Makgetse High School’s Agricultural Science learners attended the Undercover Farming Expo in Irene on 5 March.
Land reform will remain a hot topic
Land reform in South Africa has and will continue to be a contentious topic. In resolving the inequalities of the past, the SA government undertook in 1994 to make sure...
The Cultural value of trees to people of southern Africa
I am currently doing research on 'the cultural value of trees to people of southern Africa' and was wondering if readers had any information on a particular tree, a tree...
Allflight results
Not for nothing is the Allflight One-Day Loft called a ‘bread and butter’ race – the entrance fee is affordable and the cash prizes enticing, says Thomas Smit.
Perspective from England
As an English farmer, annual visitor, long-time observer and keen reader of your editor’s column, allow me to add support to her resolution (15 February, pg 4).
Incredible response to article
We have been astonished at the incredible response to the article ‘Boran’s No.1 Fan’ (8 February, pg 50).
Please tell us how?
I agree with the Chief Director of Labour Relations, Thembinkosi Mkalipi, that farm workers should be paid R300 per day to alleviate poverty.
Strategies for smallholders
How big is big? And just how does one measure the completion of a task? Some might say day to day activities are all small steps towards the achievement of...
GM maize experiments
I am writing in response to the article by Wynand van der Walt entitled ‘GM maize at risk of rejection again’ (28 December, pg 29).
Undercover farming expo
It was an experience of a lifetime when Makgetse High School Agricultural Science Learners attended the Undercover farming expo at St. Georges Hotel in Irene on 05 March 2013.
Middlemen to blame
Worrying signs are afoot in South Africa for both farmers and the public alike and this letter serves as an urgent wake-up call.
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