South African Sugar Association on scientific proof
I am writing in response to the article “Control sugar abuse” (17 February, pg 17) that was based on an article that appeared in Nature journal.
Can Zim save our souls?
Articles such as the ‘Lessons from Zim’ and ‘Belonging akwardly– white Africans’ (17 February, page 4 and 36) offer invaluable clues for SA farmers.
Farmers can learn a lot from our neighbours
I read with great interest the editorial ‘Lessons from Zim’ (17 February, pg 4) as well as the interview with David McDermott Hughes ‘Belonging awkwardly - White Africans’ (pg 36).
Lending muscle to communal red meat production
Mobile animal health units are roaming KZN and the Eastern Cape, with a view to improving livestock production and economic sustainability in communal areas.
Agribusiness confidence recovering steadily
The agribusiness confidence index for the first quarter of the year jumped by 25% since the last quarter of 2011.
The question of hybrid vigour
I refer to the article ‘Cross-breeding with Beefmaster bulls for hybrid vigour’ (6 & 13 January 2012, pg 86).
The fight against pigeon cruelty is alive and well
I respond to Vyfer Krog’s letter ‘No substance to cruelty lawsuit’ (23 & 30 December 2011, pg 10) as a counter to his ‘talking unabated’.
Northern Cape groundwater under mining pressure
Farmers in Northern Cape are highly concerned about the effect of the mining industry on the province’s water supply.
Weather, biofuel policies to determine commodity prices – Barclays
Biofuel policies and weather will be the two biggest influences on the availability and prices of agricultural commodities.
In touch with farmers
I would like to commend the Farmer’s Weekly editor on her editorial – “Small towns under threat” (20 January, pg 4). I am sure there are thousands of small farming...
A message of hope for land reform
This year’s State of the Nation Address was very solid and focused. I’ve always believed that we need to give credit where it is due and I would like to...
Belong Awkwardly?
Two readers have responded to the article ‘Belonging akwardly – white Africans’ (17 February, pg 36).
Joburg Market has its say on ripening rooms
Your news feature ‘Joburg Fresh Produce Market slipping up on bananas’ (17 February, pg 20) refers. The Joburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM) sees itself as an institution established to serve...
Stuck in the middle
I refer to the article by Jason Urbach “Is buying local really lekker” (9 December 2011, page 6 and 7) wherein he speaks only negatively on the topic.
A real farm girl
I would like to say to your editor that the magazine has gone from bad to the best magazine in SA.
Farming side by side
Oupa Flip Coetzee has been farming on the same farm in the Vryburg district for 63 years with the help of Daniel Motsani and Julius Seleko.
Keeping it in the family
It has taken me an age to put pen to paper. I so enjoyed your article on my grandfather (25 March 2011, page 17) and browsing through a familiar magazine.
An Intellect found
At the founding of our party (Federal Democratic Party of South Africa), I stated that our two principal goals will be: 1) The Rule of Law, and 2) The Assurance...
Like father like daughter
I am 12 years old and, as I like to call myself, “a farmer in the making”.
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