A sleeping bag for comfort in extreme conditions
This sleeping bag has been tested in the coldest, most unforgiving environments.
Farm attacks not only aimed at white farmers – FSA
Farm violence and murders were not aimed at white farmers only, according to Dr Jane Buys, Free State Agriculture (FSA) safety analyst. FSA and AfriForum surveys showed that farm workers...
Poultry woes
The SA poultry industry’s compromise with the US will put local producers’ margins under pressure.
A Greek-styled house in stages
Dear Jonno I plan to build my first home, a bachelorette pad, in three phases and would appreciate your help with its design. Phase 1 A ground...
Banana wars?
Shortly after the Second World War, a ‘Banana War’ erupted between the small producer countries in the Caribbean and the supermarkets, which were starting to flex their buying muscle.
Learn about vaulting
Vaulting, the ancient sport of equine gymnastics, is the fastest-growing equestrian sport in South Africa. One reason for this is that it’s truly accessible to all, explains Dr Mac.
Get to know your vet
Establishing a good relationship with your vet will pay off in the long run and in an emergency, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Good for backs and bottom lines
Michris Janse van Rensburg has enjoyed considerable commercial success with his range of hand planters and fertiliser applicators.
Zimbabwe’s FMD could spread to Botswana
Not only is Zimbabwe currently battling a food crisis compounded by a serious drought, there has now been an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Plumtree district, which could...
Tangled in a net of legislation
While government proclaims its commitment to a sustainable aquaculture industry, it simultaneously chokes the growth of the industry through a lengthy and complex legislation process.
Know your crop pests: The mole cricket
Many pests are easily spotted or leave evidence of their presence, enabling us to identify and deal with them. Pests such as the mole cricket, however, are more difficult to...
Classes to resume at Elsenburg following protests
Classes at the Elsenburg Agricultural College are set to resume this afternoon (2 September) following student protests over the Western Cape institution’s language policy.
NCOP’s adoption of motion on farm attacks ‘encouraging’ – DA
For the first time a motion about farm attacks was unanimously adopted by one of the two houses of Parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).
Call for unity in agriculture at Agri SA congress
Agri SA was working on a strategy for unity in SA agriculture, according to Omri van Zyl, Agri SA’s designated CEO.
How to sort out facts and fiction
Beware of ‘selective perception’, or seeing things only as you would like to see them.
Nguni project a boon for developing farmers
Beneficiaries of the North West Nguni Cattle Project are going from strength to strength and have won several awards in the 2015 Agricultural Research Council (ARC) National Beef Performers competition.
Students disrupt classes at Elsenburg
A small group of students supported by the Economic Freedom Party (EFF) has disrupted classes by padlocking the entrances to Elsenburg Agricultural College.
Livestock Disease trends July 2015
Protein and energy deficiencies have been reported from many areas of the country. If early spring and summer rains do not fall, many areas will face food shortages. Start planning...
Environmental sector needs new entrants
Dr Christo Marais, chief director of natural resource management programmes at the Department of Environmental Affairs, spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout about challenges and opportunities in the sector.
