To Ukraine with love
Pouncing on an opportunity to export equipment to the Ukraine, UK company AGCO Implements partnered up with Purest Taste, Mpumalanga manufacturer and supplier of Stansapro spraying equipment. Peter Hittersay spoke...
Broad vision creates a fruitful enterprise
On his fruit farm Lushof outside Ceres, Robert Graaff balances shrewd economic judgement, sound knowledge of international trends and a commitment to empowering his workers. Glenneis Erasmus spoke to this...
Building a chicken empire
Over the past 15 years, broiler breeders Anca have climbed the supply chain, turning themselves into a distributor with a chain of stores across the Eastern Cape while expanding their...
Would YOU invest in SA agribusiness?
Farming has become agribusiness, and like any other sector focuses on top dollar and bottom line. The recent Agribusiness Trends Dialogue forum placed investor confidence in the sector and the...
Biodiesel: conversations about future fuel
The University of KwaZulu-Natal's School of Bioresources Engineering and Environmental Hydrology, in conjunction with the University's Bioenergy Research Group, hosted a biodiesel workshop at the Ukulinga research farm in Pietermaritzburg...
“Amaizeing results achieved”
Tony Matchett says "no-till" means sowing maize and soya beans directly into the stubble of the previous crop by one pass of the planter. He has achieved great results.
Diversification off the beaten track
'In a novel way of diversifying from farming, Kevin created Kevard Adventures.' Issue date 7 September 2007
Securing partnerships to boost sugar spin-offs
While the local sugar industry plays a pivotal role in the development and economic life of the country's rural areas, Rodger Stewart, chairperson of the South African Sugar Association, says...
Global warming: against the grain is good
Apart from grass-fed cattle emitting far less harmful greenhouse gases than grain-fed cattle, the beef of grass-fed cattle are also nutritionally superior. Wilma den Hartigh asked Graeme Sait, creator of...
Hot news in cattle branding
'Cornelis uses higher-grade stainless steel for the irons to ensure longevity.' Issue date 7 September 2007
No-till on the Highveld: reaping the benefits
Following the lead of Chris Roode of Lichtenburg (Farmer's Weekly, 20 July), Dirk and Frik van Sittert of North West adopted no-till five years ago. Now their yields are up...
Superb veggies with no-till
No-till has taken root all around the world, transforming dust bowls into productive land and making cropping practical and economical in areas formally useless for conventional tillage. No-till is getting...
Halo blight – fast and furious
This is an extremely destructive and greatly feared disease of beans Issue date 7 September 2007
New guidelines for Cape no-till wheat
New dynamic recommendations for row width and planting density in Western Cape conservation tillage systems have been developed by key players in agriculture, including Dr Mark Hardy (Western Cape Department...
townie the tree feller
The original homestead on our farm was built in 1935. Pressed steel ceilings, Oregon pine floors and tin roof, with an afdak stoep on two sides Issue date 7 September...
Keeping a stallion
If you keep a stallion you have to “stallion-proof” your property. Not all stallions are difficult, but there is always an exception to the rule Issue date 7 September 2007
Who’s the boss?
'Members of effective organisations work as a team, but there are also clear chains of command. Everyone knows where they fit in, and to whom they report.' Issue date 7...
Interest rates – will there be good news or bad?
'The current increase in interest rates may have the desired effect on demand. If so, this may be the last interest rate hike in the current cycle.' Issue date 7...
Giving pastoralists a voice
Despite contrasting views on the sustainability of pastoralism in Africa in the 21st century, the truth remains that 125 million of Africa's poor depend on it for their livelihoods. Irin News...
Managed grazing the key to optimum nutrition
Work with nature and understand the dynamics of proper grazing, says holistic farmer Dick Richardson, and your veld will help you achieve higher profits. Cornelia du Plooy attended his workshop....
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