Water permits & mining
I refer to the granting of mining rights and water permits to Coal of Africa’s Vele colliery by our government.
Burning veld is natural
In reply to a letter by Pauline entitled “Don’t burn the veld” (3 August, pg 9), I wish to expand on some of her concerns.
Total lack of knowledge
I have yet to find any ‘From the Editor’ comments that are not extremely valid and balanced insights effecting the farming community and appreciate this balanced opinion.
KZN rabies programme reaches 120 000 animals
KwaZulu-Natal’s government animal health authorities vaccinated 84 869 animals against rabies during July.
KZN rabies programme reaches 120 000 animals
KwaZulu-Natal’s government animal health authorities vaccinated 84 869 animals against rabies during July.
– no risk to human/animal health
The article by the African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) “Food safety compromised by lack of glyphosate tests” Farmer’s Weekly 17 August claiming that glyphosate poses a threat to human and...
Good and bad memories
Your stories from the Anglo-Boer War are very interesting, but it is noticeable that they all stress the brutality and inhumanity of the British.
Prioritise rabies vaccinations
Despite the large number of rabies cases in South Africa, we state veterinarians are constantly amazed and saddened by the large number of farmers and pet owners who still do...
Farming is not cruel
Imagine being chased by a gigantic lion and eaten alive! Your heart is pounding a hundred to the minute and you are unable to run or to even scream for...
150 000ha of Free State grazing lost to veld fires
More than 150 000ha of grazing land was destroyed by veld fires in the Free State during the weekend of 11 and 12 August 2012.
150 000ha of Free State grazing lost to veld fires
More than 150 000ha of grazing land was destroyed by veld fires in the Free State during the weekend of 11 and 12 August 2012.
Government to blame
I write this letter because I have been selling farms for over 12 years and have been involved with all types of buyers, including the government.
The victim’s rights
We all know crime in South Africa is a major concern for farmers, in that rural areas very seldom have effective police action and poor conviction rates.
South Africa leads the way
I noted the article entitled ‘Biological bollworm control’ (11 May 2012, pg 35) and I felt compelled to respond.
Going back in time
What I have realised over the past few years is that a typical hippie lifestyle is the order of the day for the future in South Africa.
Technology can save your cattle
It is with some frustration that I read the article ‘Fighting stock theft’ (29 June, page 42).
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GM no threat
James Moffet (‘The whole GM truth’, 6 July, pg 8, letters page) has either never read the GMO Act or fails to understand it.
