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Cele asks South Africans to give food
South Africa’s deputy agriculture minister, Bheki Cele, has asked people with access to food to give to those that are in dire need.
Ostrich leather not “in fashion” this season
The demand and prices for ostrich leather and feathers is experiencing some reluctance in the market after a strong run with very good prices to farmers last year.
GE as good as non-GE feed
Although the use of genetically engineered (GE) feedstuff has caused regulatory shake-ups, trade-disruptions and an escalation in non-GE and organic feed prices in many countries, a new study has found there is no difference in the health or performance of animals receiving GE feed or the nutritional make-up of the meat, milk, eggs or other products derived from these animals.
Namibian farmhouse design
Heiko has a farm in Namibia and is looking to build a farmhouse on the land. Read on to see what Jonno has come up with.
Watch pregnant horses closely
It might be a ‘natural process’, but owners should know the signs of foaling, as complications can arise, warns Dr Mac.
Growing sweet potatoes
Unless you obtain clean planting material from time to time, there is a risk of virus lowering yield and quality in your sweet potatoes.
Keeping Sussex cattle healthy
The Sussex breed’s strong prepotency in terms of muscling, fertility and adaptability makes it the ideal beef breed choice for Namibia’s extensive farming conditions, says Cobus van der Merwe, a Sussex breeder farming in eastern Namibia.
Aquaculture feed
The main operating cost of intensive aquaculture ventures is feed, and many ventures fail due to excessive spending on this input. Larger, warm water projects are now carefully scrutinising feed costs.
Wind farm poses a threat to the birds and beauty of the Karoo
A proposed wind farm on the Sneeuberg will imperil the iconic endangered blue crane, many bird species and the entire local ecosystem, warns the Nama Karoo Foundation’s Marina Beal.
KZN chiefs deny women land
Only one out of about 300 traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal allocated land to women, said Sizani Ngubane, founder of the Rural Women’s Movement (RWM).
Getting the spacing right with Pöttinger Terrasem
Some farmers plant small grains such as wheat at a 125mm row spacing. Others insist that 150mm or even wider maximises yield. The latest Pöttinger Terrasem offers a solution.
A lucrative market option for macadamias
The market for macadamias is growing. According to Martin van der Merwe of Sabie Valley Macadamias in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, the Chinese market alone has the capacity to absorb 100 000t of macadamias.
Convoy to the Congo
A convoy of trucks carrying equipment and spares is to leave from Grootvlei bound for Niari province in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) tomorrow, 1 October.
Getting started with potatoes – Part 2
Bill Kerr discusses fertilisation and pest control.
More land lost to veld fires
About 5 500ha was lost to veld fires near Verkykerskop in the north-eastern Free State this weekend.
Lamb chops with mushrooms & crème fraiche
My all-time personal favourite breakfast is a couple of lamb chops, slightly rare, with two fried eggs. This combination of flavours and aromas has taken my breakfasts in a whole new direction.
About anthrax
Anthrax is a highly contagious disease of domestic and wild animals that can also affect humans.
Grass-fed beef: proven by block test
Cattlemen constantly debate how to market cattle off the veld in addition to through feedlots. A recent block test set out to address this.
Horses tooth problems
Your horse needs a dental check-up every six months, just like a human being, says Kim Dyson.
Farm gate inflation rises as overall PPI declines
Producer price inflation (PPI), which represents inflation at the factory gate, for manufactured goods slowed to 7,2% in August, according to Statistics SA.
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