Pomegranates – a promising alternative crop
With the drop in prices of crops like wine and citrus, many farmers are looking to diversify. Fan Olivier of Porterville explains to Glenneis Erasmus why he turned to pomegranates...
SA olive oil gets the thumbs up
In SA olive oil producers press their own olives and focus primarily on quality. Issue date 11 May 2007
KZN and Singapore talk business
KZN is to benefit from THE ECONOMIC and bilateral ties forged between SA and Singapore. Issue date 11 May 2007
Plans to reverse the brain drain
SA aims to attract over 34 000 FOREIGN experts whose skills in various sectors can help grow the economy and at the same time be transferred to locals. Issue date...
Ghana is full of possibilities for SA
At the first Ghana/SA BUSINESS and Investment Forum in Gauteng, the vice-president of Ghana, Aliu Mahama, called for more SA investment in Ghana. Agriculture was one of the key areas...
What to do when you spot a tagged jackal or fox
In 2005 a study began near Kimberley that is investigating the ecology, movements, and diets of black-backed jackals, Cape foxes and bat-eared foxes. Issue date 11 May 2007
Woolies gets a major green makeover
Woolworths started its “GOOD business journey” towards sustainable growth on 19 April. Simon Susman, Woolworths' CEO, said this strategy is the result of a review of the way the retailer...
SA wool industry urged to triple-dump bales
SEVEN INTERNATIONAL WOOL BUYERS have requested SA brokers to triple-dump the bales they handle. In a statement the buyers said that while they purchase and export a considerable proportion of...
Mentoring youth’s passion for farming
Bright, enthusiastic and dedicated, young Papiki Makgatho was the first choice for Manie Pienaar of Welgevonden farm near Hammanskraal, Gauteng, to entrust with the full responsibility and management of his...
SA will benefit from high world dairy prices
The current increase in international dairy product prices will benefit the local industry, said Etienne Terre'Blanche, newly appointed managing director of the Milk Producers' Organisation. Issue date 11 May 2007
Rising inflation sparks concern
The recent fuel price hike and the increase in inflation are bad news for farmers. Analysts reported that consumer inflation is accelerating to 5,5% year-on-year. The petrol price also increased...
Increasing interest in farmers’ unions
TAU SA has established new farmers' unions in Amsterdam, Badplaas, and Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, and Polokwane in Limpopo. Chris van Zyl, TAU SA manager of rural safety, said it is...
Livestock farming and global warming: productive solutions
Methane emissions from animals have been identified as a major contributor to global warming and could soon have a major impact on livestock farming. While some researchers are investigating livestock...
Crime is worst on platteland – survey
Johannesburg mayor Amos Masondo lashed out at people who spread the idea that Johannesburg is the crime capital of the world, saying that while Johannesburg has its share of crime,...
African bees to the rescue as colonies vanish?
The mystery of disappearing bees has scientists scrambling to find answers, farmers fearing the worst and environmentalists predicting its devastating effects. Pablo Macfadden investigates. Issue Date: 11 May 2007
Letter – 4 May 2007
SA must ride the organic wave No one's talking about eradicating useful aliens Issue date 4 May 2007
Omnia lab launched in Sasolburg
Omnia Fertiliser recently launched its upgraded Chemtech laboratory in Sasolburg. The hi-tech lab specialises in the analysis of soil, leaf sap and irrigation water. Issue date 4 May 2007
Cleaning with bacteria can be good for you – and the environment
The thought of bacteria has most people fearing for their health. However, according to Larry Lachman, co-owner of Pinetown-based Soft Chemical Laboratories, the manufacturers of the ProBac biogenic range of...
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