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Tough year ahead for agriculture

The AGRICULTURE Department had a rough 2010.

A christmas feast

Double-stuffed chicken & mango pud.

Don’t read too much into current growth rate

The agricultural sector recorded a positive growth of 16,3% in the third quarter of 2010. This follows a 4,9% growth rate in the first quarter and a 13,6% growth rate...

NWK could face R50 million fine

A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that found Lichtenburg agricultural company NWK guilty of simulating a loan agreement with First National Bank (FNB) to increase its interest deduction for tax...

Pioneer’s R12/share offer ‘ridiculous’

If farmers and others holding 35% of KWV put on a united front, they can ward off a possible buy out of the 92-year-old company by Pioneer Foods.

False armyworm responsible for up to 50% losses of the barley harvest

The insect responsible for the loss ofup to 50% of barley harvests in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme in the Northern Cape has been identified as the false armyworm (Leucania loreyi).Issue...

Train to Mozambique starts rolling

After a recent agricultural meetingin Xai-Xai, Mozambique, Agri SA will set up a branch there, dubbed Agri SAMos.

Worsening condition of SA roads to cost billions

South Africa's roads, especially in the countryside, are in an extremely bad condition, with a study by the South African Road Federation indicating that potholes cost motorists R50 billion in...

Barloworld confident of grabbing market-share with economy tractors

Well-known industrial machinery marketer Barloworld is confident its introduction of two low-cost tractor ranges in an already hotly contested South African market segment will bear fruit for the company.

Increase in November tractor sales ‘encouraging’

Given the late onset of summer rainsand the expectation that 10% less maize will be planted this year, the 4,8% increase in November 2010 tractor sales compared to November 2009,...

Mthethwa’s 9-month firearm licence processing target questioned

It would be a miracle if the SA Police Service (SAPS) processed the 800 000 outstanding firearm licence renewals by October 2011, said the Gun Owners of SA (GOSA) association.

Spin-off benefits of Bt insect resistance

GM crops are monitored post-release as part of studies to investigate the beneficial impact of GM traits like Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insect resistance, effects on non-target insects, and potential insect...

NWK could face R50 million fine

A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that found Lichtenburg agricultural company NWK guilty of simulating a loan agreement with First National Bank (FNB) to increase its interest deduction for tax...

Pioneer’s R12/share offer ‘ridiculous’

If farmers and others holding 35% of KWV put on a united front, they can ward off a possible buy out of the 92-year-old company by Pioneer Foods. Pioneer needs...

Rudles farming enterprise: A case study in cooperation

The Limpopo agriculture department brought in two small-scale chicken farmers to take over a failed land reform project. Although the farmers had only met a few times before, they work...

Concentrated flavour

In the real world, where time is long and wages are low, sun-dried tomatoes are a cheerful way to deal with a tomato glut.

False armyworm responsible for up to 50% losses of the barley harvest

The insect responsible for the loss of up to 50% of barley harvests in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme in the Northern Cape has been identified as the false armyworm (Leucania...

Train to Mozambique starts rolling

After a recent agricultural meeting in Xai-Xai, Mozambique, Agri SA will set up a branch there, dubbed Agri SAMos. Six South Africans living in Mozambique were elected to the committee,...

Worsening condition of SA roads to cost billions

South Africa's roads, especially in the countryside, are in an extremely bad condition, with a study by the South African Road Federation indicating that potholes cost motorists R50 billion in...

Barloworld confident of grabbing market-share with economy tractors

Well-known industrial machinery marketer Barloworld is confident its introduction of two low-cost tractor ranges in an already hotly contested South African market segment will bear fruit for the company.
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