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Sweet potatoes after planting
Sweet potatoes are highly adaptable when it comes to soil type. I have grown this crop commercially in soils ranging from sandy to a very heavy clay.
Zambia seeks help from SA to develop farming
A unique opportunity exists for South Africa and Zambia to partner in developing the agriculture sector in both countries as well as agricultural trade between the two countries.
Meet the monster: Fendt Vario
The Fendt Vario 1000 series has been specially designed as a powerful yet maneuverable draft tractor for the global market.
Running a successful livestock study group
During the drought of 2006, Paul Bester, head of ZZ2’s transformation initiative was approached by civil engineer Element Mashai and his partner Elvis Ramolo, who owned a herd outside Polokwane. The two men were desperately seeking grazing.
Remembering Len Hobson
Len Hobson, who died recently at the age of 87, introduced papayas from Hawaii to South Africa in the late 1960s and became a recognised authority on subtropical fruit and macadamia nuts.
Land Bank pledges support for small farmers
The Land Bank’s acting CEO, Lindiwe Mdlalose, says the bank can assist emerging farmers wanting to enter the commercial arena, while continuing to support commercial farmers to ensure that they remain competitive.
Know your crop pests: Citrus swallowtail
This is a large butterfly with a wingspan of 8cm (females are slightly bigger than males).
KWV takes top position at Veritas
Top honours went to Paarl-based KWV wines as best wine producer for the fourth consecutive year at the Veritas Wine Awards recently.
Honey & apple tart
Despite the disapproval of health-conscious buddies, I find it hard to resist satisfying my sweet tooth. Usually I do so with ice cream, but opted for some hot pudding, full of slightly sinful pleasures…
Gall fly infestation in mangoes
Active metabolites may be effective in curbing gall fly infestations in mangoes, a study suggests. Fidelis Zvomuya reports.
Fungal disease threatens SA mango industry
Spread rapidly by fungus, mango malformation disease is a growing problem in SA, reports Fidelis Zvomuya.
An efficient grain storage solution
The tentsilo combines the functionality of a conventional silo with a more permanent structure than that of a grain bunker.
Better wood!
Decoding of the Eucalyptus tree genome unlocks new possibilities for renewable fibre, fuel and biomaterials.
Honeybees provide ‘cost-free service’
A recent study shows that honeybees play a vital role in onion hybrid seed production.
Controlling Pereskia aculeata
A biological control agent has at last been found to remove this invasive cactus from indigenous vegetation, says Dr Iain Paterson.
Using flies and maggot protein as animal feed
Insects are a promising, economically viable alternative source of high-quality protein for livestock and fish feed, reports Fidelis Zvomuya.
Free State areas declared disaster zones
Zastron and Bethlehem in the Free State were declared official disaster areas following the 2014 veld fire season in which more than 400 000ha was destroyed, said Dr Jack Armour, operational manager of Free State Agriculture.
Expert advice on feeding layer hens
The right nutrition programme is essential for optimal and cost-effective commercial egg production. Dr Aidan Leek, of multi-national poultry layer genetics company, Hy-Line, explains how to achieve this.
The way to profitable livestock production
Implementing precision farming practices in livestock farming is extremely important for ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability. In fact, it could make the difference between financial survival or ruin, SA Stud Book CEO Dr Pierre van Rooyen told Annelie Coleman.
The farmhouse of tomorrow?
There’s more to green building than merely sun and wind. Roelof Bezuidenhout investigates the latest option for comfortable, sustainable country living.
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