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Barkly East Bull Sale
Highest Beefmaster bull sold for R50 000.
True farmer’s markets?
Farmers have been selling their own produce for centuries, in fact since the dawn of time.
Transformation: is everyone on board?
Depending on whom you ask, Theo de Jager’s being voted out of the deputy presidency at AgriSA can be interpreted as anything from serious internal differences within the organisation to one man simply being more popular than another.
The merits of mentorship scheme
The mentorship of new farmers is more than mere teaching – it is about building a relationship based on commitment. Agricultural economist at the University of Pretoria, Dr Fanie Terblanche, explains the challenging relationship between the mentor and mentee, and why many programmes succeed where others fail.
Tuscan – family style
Thami, a client for whom I previously designed a community hall, called to ask for another plan, this time for a family home.
Birding Big Day set to record 845 bird species
This year bird watching enthusiasts from all over the country will attempt to record the 845 bird species found in South Africa in a day.
Balancing act: running an eight-stud business
Award-winning Namibian farmer Piet Coetzee has been highly successful in the country’s smallstock breeders industry. Acknowledging the role played by his wife, sons and workforce in his achievements, he explained to
Annelie Coleman how he manages an eight-stud farming business.
Small-scale fishermen fed up with DAFF
The department of agriculture is accused of mismanagement and ineptitude by members of the small-scale fisheries sector.
Top Claas in southern Africa
The German company is looking to extend its reach in Southern Africa.
Making money out of popcorn
Thanks to new hybrids under trial at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, popcorn production in South Africa is set to explode.
Leaving enough food in the pantry
On a game ranch, animal numbers must match available browse during winter, not summer, says Dr Beanélri Janecke, wildlife researcher at the University of the Free State.
Grilled chicken breasts in a cast-iron pot
Grilled chicken, as endless retail outlets prove daily, is an all-time favourite. Here’s my way of producing damn fine grilled chicken at home.
Slangbos – from invasive plant to valuable feed?
Slangbos, the plant that has drastically reduced the grazing capacity of millions of hectares in South Africa, can be turned into valuable winter fodder. This was discovered following years of work on Willem and Christine Cronje’s farm in the Zastron District.
Mixed strategy farming helps beat climate change
Subsistence farmers are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Dr Byela Tibesigwa, a post-doctoral research fellow with the Environmental Policy Research Unit at the University of Cape Town, looked into how these farmers can limit their losses when farming conditions change.
Why you need breeding objectives – Part 2
Whether they like it or not, commercial beef farmers are ‘breeders’ and taking this into account will boost profitability, SA Stud Book’s Dr Japie van der Westhuizen told Lloyd Phillips.
Why breeding objectives? – Part 1
South Africa’s commercial beef producers often underestimate the importance of having clear breeding objectives. SA Stud Book’s Dr Japie van der Westhuizen spoke to Lloyd Phillips about ways to remedy this situation.
Beefmaster: straddling the whole value chain
Five years ago, Beefmaster Feedlot near Christiana embarked on a strategy to encompass the entire value chain. Today, its operations extend from producing feed to selling its meat at retail outlets.
Dealing with SDS and charcoal rot in soya
Traditionally, most of South Africa’s soya bean production has been in the cooler, wetter eastern half of the country. These environmental conditions favour the development of certain soya bean diseases.
Chocolate lovers could be facing a global shortage of cocoa
Challenges in the world’s major cocoa production areas are resulting in a growing shortage of this sought-after commodity.
Helping in the fight against crime
Be warned of crimes occurring in your area with this ingenious new app.
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