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‘Tree-preneurs’ to grow a million trees to combat deforestation

A network of South African ‘tree-preneurs’ is involved in an international campaign to raise awareness about deforestation and climate change.

‘Farmers know that land reform is a priority’

Ernest Pringle, head of Agri SA’s Development Council and outgoing president of Agri Eastern Cape, says that farmers accept land reform to be a prime concern, but judging by the national budget, government does not. He spoke to Nan Smith.

The Ironman Combo Shovel

A dual-purpose digging tool for when you travel off the beaten track.

SA leads the way in celebrating World Rhino Day

While events are being held around the world to celebrate World Rhino Day 2015 today (22 September) to raise awareness of rhino poaching, the celebration at SA’s Isimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site is being vaunted as one of the largest.

Livestock disease trends – August 2015

Spring is here and it’s time to check your management and vaccination programmes.

The basics of heritability – Part 3

Genetic markers, selection and cross-breeding play a role in improving profitability in pigs, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle of the University of Pretoria.

Farmers considered responsible water users in SA

Farmers are considered to be one of the more responsible user groups internationally when it comes to groundwater.

Murders committed on farms in the Free State and Limpopo

Two suspects were apprehended this weekend following the murders of Hansie Raath and two children of farm workers on the farm Palmietkuil in Vredefort on 19 September.