A call for more sustainable farming in Southern Africa
The UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) convened a two-day regional conservation agriculture (CA) expert panel discussion in Harare, Zimbabwe, earlier this month. Representatives of SADC, FAO and CA experts...
Some reprieve in sight from the heat
There seems to be some reprieve ahead from searing heat farmers in the northern regions have experienced over the last couple of weeks. Early last week farmers in Limpopo and...
Twist in Land Bank scandal
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Affairs has taken out an advertisement in Business Day denying five Bank board members were fired because of irresponsible lending to their friends and...
Restructured tobacco sector not anti-competitive
The restructuring of the South African tobacco industry has led to an anti-competitive complaint to the Competition Commission. The commission has, however, found no grounds for a referral to the...
How 5% translates into 22 900 jobs
Western Cape agriculture minister Cobus Dowry says agriculture will play a vital role in helping the state achieve its 6% economic growth target. However, poorly coordinated land reform, access to...
Running on raw vegetable oil: a tractor by Fendt and Deutz
'Another benefit is that fuel can be manufactured regionally or even on the farm.' Issue date 23 November 2007
Miniature delights
Good things come in small packages and miniature salad leaves, herbs and veggies are no exception. Steve Botha from Porterville in the Swartland harvests his plants sometimes as early as...
Growing a better life for all with vines
Rising input costs, a worldwide wine glut and exorbitant land prices make the wine industry a hard nut to crack for black entrants. But black-owned wine label Blouvlei near Wellington...
A Brahman empire: encouraging crossed lines
Miles Dicke, born into a pioneer Brahman breeding family, believes the breed's economic value lies in the hybrid vigour produced when Brahman bulls are crossed with other recognised beef breeds....
Can you tap bottled water?
Susan Botes spoke to hydrogeologist and South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) chairperson John Weaver, and found that starting a bottled water brand presents farmers with a salesperson's challenges....
Spoonfeeding land reform into the ground
SA can't seem to get land reform right, despite having far more resources than other countries that have done it successfully. The Besters case in KwaZulu-Natal holds the secret to...
Nitrogen: don’t forget your animals
When it comes to effective nitrogen fertilisation on pasture, respected KZN soil scientist Neil Miles warns farmers not to underestimate their most valuable source of NPK - their animals. Issue...
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