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Prices continue upwards
High(er) prices might sound like good news for farmers, but it certainly won’t be for beleaguered consumers (who include all of us) as they struggle with increases on a wide front.
Tilapia on our shelves
Long considered the ‘aquaculture fish of the future’, tilapia products are now being imported in quantity from Zimbabwe, writes Stephen McVeigh.
One hundred years in the Karoo
William Rogers immigrated to the Eastern Cape a century ago, bought Hathersage farm in 1926, and began farming Merinos. Today the farm belongs to Richard – William’s grandson – and Jenni Rogers, and wool is still the family’s livelihood. Heather Dugmore paid a visit to Hathersage.
Doing the tango with no-till in Argentina
Argentina’s commercial crop-farming sector is a world leader in no-till practices, ensuring that the country can be confident of a sustainable and productive agricultural future.
Climate change can work for you
The spectre of global warming provides interesting opportunities for farmers to boost profits.
Efforts underway to defuse volatile KZN land conflict
Protest marches, threats and an alleged case of arson have been reported in southern KwaZulu-Natal where efforts are underway to try and find a peaceful resolution to a land conflict.
Monsanto SA donates mini-mill to black woman farmer
Grain SA’s Subsistence Farmer of the Year 2013, Nto Mduli received a boost to her business recently when Monsanto SA donated a mini hammer-mill to her.
Working together for better beef
Ten farmers developed and adapted the genetics of their beef cattle to their environment and now produce profitable progeny.
About historical base costs
This important case will be helpful for any practitioner dealing in tax disputes with SARS.
Poultry importers say local market not threatened by imports
The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (Amie) says there is no need for anti-dumping tariffs on certain chicken cuts.
Eggs royale
There’s nothing like an egg to start the day. But why stop there? Add smoked salmon, tangy lemon, melted butter, and a slice of toast for a regal treat.
Land claims reopened
President Jacob Zuma, on Monday signed the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act, according to a statement issued by the presidency.
Nkwinti flying a dangerous land reform ‘kite’
The recent ANC policy proposals around land reform made by the minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti pose a constitutional dilemma that would serve no good purpose other than to destroy the already precarious Rural and Agricultural economy of South Africa.
Can high-value game improve your veld?
The answer depends on how you manage your animals – and whether you buy a special kind of grazer.
Livestock Disease Trends – May 2014
Roundworms: Although conditions in the summer rainfall area are not so conducive for new wireworm infestations, there were still numerous reports of losses due to this parasite.
Help combat the invader fruit fly
The invader fruit fly (Bactrocera invadens) has been declared as present in the Vhembe district of Limpopo, according to a media statement released by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Invader fruit fly is currently under official control in this region.
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.
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