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Tuscan-styled home: space, comfort and practicality
A Tuscan-styled three bedroom home design on a farm in the North West.
Addressing agrochemical residues on fresh produce
The use of agrochemicals in the commercial production of fresh produce is widespread in South Africa and elsewhere. However, according to Tom Murray, technical manager at Woolworths, retailers realise that many shoppers are growing concerned about the possible health threats of agrochemicals.
Can a trust be party to a contract?
(Standard Bank v Johannes Gerhardus Swanepoel NO [2015) ZASCA 71). Standard Bank provided an agricultural produce loan and a business cheque account to the Harne Trust represented by the trustee, Johannes Swanepoel.
Smallholder co-operatives combatting food waste
SA’s fresh produce waste crisis can be addressed through smallholder co-operatives, says Dr Justy Range, business development manager, Freshmark Systems
The role of ‘human error’ in climate change
Speaking at a technical information day hosted by the Dried Fruit Technical Services and Canning Fruit Producers’ Association, environmentalist Dave Pepler focused on individual responsibility in terms of climate change and damage to the environment.
Realising a dream with urban aquaponic farming
Louis and Nadine Kuys produce a range of colourful leaf vegetables in an urban aquaponics system in Vredenburg on the West Coast. Keri Harvey visited Forest Friends Aquaponics to learn more.
Olive oil success through innovation
The Greenleaf Olive Company near Cape Agulhas in the Overberg planted its first trees in 2006. Just 10 years later, the olive oil produced here is one of South Africa’s premium local brands.
Food and accommodation: what to provide and how to market it
In the final article of this four-part series, Julinda Schroeder examines what to take into account when planning pricing, food preparation, accommodation, and a marketing strategy. Some of these have legal requirements; all require a systematic approach and attention to detail.
US sugar industry in the dock over ill effects of sucrose
The US sugar industry has been accused of withholding evidence of the adverse effects of sucrose for almost 50 years.
Good financial results for Astral, despite challenging year
Despite facing major challenges for its financial year ended 30 September 2017, South African integrated poultry company, Astral, was able to increase revenue 3% to R12,4 billion and increase operating profit 97% to R1,1 billion.
Angora farmers receive help from abroad
Francis Patthey, chairperson of Samil Natural Fibres (Pty) Ltd asked his family, which has interests in the Alpaca industry in Peru and Switzerland and agribusinesses in Peru and Chili, as well as his business partners abroad, to donate funds to purchase animal feed for drought-stricken Angora farmers in need.
Growing apricots: a brief overview
A brief overview on cultivating this versatile fruit, which arrived in South Africa in the 17th century.
Reap returns on investments by ‘farming the markets’
Farming the markets’ originates from the analogy that exists between personal finance (investing) and farming.
Diners Club Winemaker finalists announced
Nine winemakers have been shortlisted for this year’s Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year.
Make the most of real-time machine and field data
Seamless connectivity between machine and operator is at the heart of John Deere’s latest FarmSight precision farming solutions. Joe Spencer reports.
SA must brace for another fuel price hike in December
Stock up on diesel ahead of planting. This was the key message from Agbiz economist, Wandile Sihlobo, as forecasters estimated that diesel could increase by more than 60c per litre in December.
Adapted Zulu-beehive design
One of our readers from Zambia requested a Zulu-style farmhouse design, with three bedrooms, a kitchen and living room. Here are the sketches.
Will new regime revive agriculture in Zimbabwe?
Under the Mugabe regime, Zimbabwe’s agriculture industry has been deteriorating for many years. This was partly due to chaotic land reform, a lack of private property rights, and poorly targeted and partisan-based subsidy programmes.
Boran: A no-fuss, no-hassle breed
Almost 20 years ago, Chris Webb introduced Borans to his crossbreeding programme on the 1 500ha farm, Tharfield, in the Eastern Cape.
Namibian minimum wage increases 25%
Namibia’s minimum wage for farmworkers was recently increased from N$690 (R690) to N$900 (R900) per month, while the food allowance was increased from N$400 to N$500 per month. The wage was last increased in June 2014.
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