Poultry vets gather in Cape Town
Almost a thousand poultry health care professionals from about 80 countries have gathered in Cape Town for the 19th congress of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA).
2nd Jamica Brahman and Simbra Production Sale
Highest: (Simbra) R60 000
Special stamps mark forestry congress
The SA Post Office has launched a set of five limited-edition stamps to commemorate the World Forestry Congress, held in Durban from 7 to 11 September.
What kind of farmer are you?
Knowing the answer to this question – which has nothing to do with what you produce – could mean the difference between success and failure, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
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 are increasingly being targeted by criminals.
Poultry woes
The SA poultry industry’s compromise with the US will put local producers’ margins under pressure.
A collective stance is needed
Margareet Visser of the Labour and Enterprise Research Group, UCT, and Stuart Ferrer, director of the Agricultural Policy Research Unit, UKZN, discuss producer-level collective bargaining.
A Greek-styled house in stages
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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.
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