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SA wineries banking on white wine, according to study
The sentiment for white wine production and white wine prices over the short and long term remains positive, according to the PwC South African wine industry insights survey 2014, released this week.
South Africa world’s biggest macadamia producer
South Africa has surpassed Australia for the second consecutive year to maintain its position as the largest macadamia nut producer in the world. Production has grown by 20% over the past year to contribute 48 000t of the nearly 160 000t produced worldwide.
Big names for African Farmers Workshop and Expo
This year’s African Farmers Workshop and Expo (AFWE), which takes place from 12 to 14 August 2014 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, has attracted several leading agricultural organisations and suppliers.
Ideas for a new home
I received an email from Farmer’s Weekly readers, Mel and Greig, requesting me to travel to Mooi River, 30km from where I stay, to discuss their new home. After exchanging many ideas, we decided that the styling would be typically American.
Nkwinti’s latest comments cause mixed reactions
The recent announcement by Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti, that farmers would have to give away half their land to workers, has sparked alarm and uncertainty within the farming community.
Lethal vs non-lethal control: the economic comparison
Guardian animals offer far better livestock protection than lethal methods, according to new research. They’re more effective, need less work, and are cheaper.
Beef short ribs – better than pork
A beef short rib is a praise song to fat. Yesterday, fat was bad for you. Today, it’s sort of OK. Tomorrow, who knows? If you worry about fat, it’s best to practise moderation in all things, succulent slices of beef short ribs included.
Feeding a donkey
Look after your donkey and it will look after you, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Omnia optimistic about the future agriculture outlook
Listed specialist chemical service group Omnia’s revenue for the year ending March 2014, was up 21% to R16,3 billion and basic earnings per share rose 12,3% to 14,96c per share.
Consumers increasingly opting for long life milk
Seven out of nine dairy products covered by an independent survey showed higher retail sales in terms quantity in the year ended in March 2014, than in previous years.
Moringa: superfood for the hungry
A KZN husband and wife team are growing and distributing the highly nutritious Moringa tree amongst the poorest of the poor.
Developing a pond farm
There is no reason that pond fish-farming could not be viable in parts of South Africa, as it is already successful elsewhere in Africa.
Lack of agriculture awareness among youth
In order for agriculture to create more jobs and get a fair share of graduates, the industry has to secure a more prominent place in the career guidance curriculum at school level.
NAFU welcomes support for smallholder farmers
President of the National African Farmers’ Union of SA (NAFU SA) Motsepe Matlala expressed both praise and concern for President Zuma’s recent State of the Nation address.
Don’t get ripped off online!
Tips on how to buy and sell safely through Internet classifieds.
Making smallholder farming work
Introducing best-farming practices to developing agricultural communities heavily reliant on manual labour or outdated methods, can dramatically increase productivity, sustainability and job opportunities.
(Mis)managing Markets
Regular readers of this column will know that I’m ascerbic in my criticism of municipalities controlling and managing fresh produce markets.
Shortage of trained leaders in agriculture sector
SA agriculture requires trained leaders who are fully aware of the dynamics and issues that affect the sector.
Zokwana’s cattle herder gets increase
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana has announced he has increased his cattle herder’s salary to R2 400/month.
Aquaculture legislation quagmire
The development of the aquaculture industry in South Africa is hampered by obstructive bureaucracy, warns ichthyologist and hatchery owner Nicholas James.
