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 landownership was more reflective of the demographics of the population.
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 species or a group of trees, that have particular importance to the local community.
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.
12 ways to protect the land
STEP 11: Teach your workers the critical importance of conservation.
Droogfontein Merino Stud Production sale
Highest (ram): R33 000
Hoogstede Merino Stud Production Sale
Highest (ram): R21 000
12 ways to protect the land
STEP 10: Control dogs, cats and livestock.
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 the overall objective.
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).
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