Undercover farming expo
It was an experience of a lifetime when Makgetse High School Agricultural Science Learners attended the Undercover farming expo at St. Georges Hotel in Irene on 05 March 2013.
Middlemen to blame
Worrying signs are afoot in South Africa for both farmers and the public alike and this letter serves as an urgent wake-up call.
Compassion for Animals
Animals are a beautiful part of God's creation. They are dependent on our kindness and compassion for their well-being. I believe animals have basic rights and want to talk for those who cannot talk for themselves.
Commodity organisations
In agricultural and business publications we often read about commodities and commodity organisations. Susan Pletts provides some definitions.
Small farming success
My father-in-law, Rudolf van Heerden, is a small-stock farmer in the Free State. On the 700ha family farm, which he has been running alone since 1985, he farms with sheep and cattle.
The origin of the poem
Three readers responded to the letter ‘Does anyone know this poet?’ (23 November, pg 10):
Predator debate continues
Many readers responded to the predator debate contained in the articles by Arthur Rudman (16 November, pg 38) and Dr Dan Parker (23 November, pg 40):
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