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Tina’s reign a disaster – Salam Abram
Long-serving ANC MP Salam Abram recently announced that he had quit the party.
CLAAS action
A range of products was recently demonstrated at the Weston Agricultural College.
Finding healing and success on a Karoo farm
Despite lacking farming experience, Carole Kirkwood Pretorius converted a rundown Karoo farm into a small but commercially viable enterprise in only six years.
The farming philosophy of a top maize farmer
American farmer David Hula holds the current world record for maize grain yield. On a recent lecture tour of South Africa’s principal grain farming areas, he shared some of the methods he uses to maximise his yield.
Crown vetch – amazing persistence
Crown vetch is a robust legume suitable for many regions in South Africa.
Huge role for smallholders in agriculture
Smallholder farmers occupy and cultivate only 10% of agricultural land worldwide, yet they produce up to 20% of the global food supply.
Breaking new ground with genomics
Genetic markers could be used in livestock farming to trace chromosome segments over generations, said molecular geneticist Dr Andre Eggen at the annual SA Stud Book International Breeding Symposium held in Bloemfontein recently
Child injured in shooting accident at HuntEx
An eight-year-old boy was injured in a shooting accident on Monday, the last day of the HuntEx 2014 expo in Midrand, according to a statement released by the organisers of the event.
Inflation to reach 7% by year end – economists
South Africa’s consumer inflation rate may surge to about 7% by the end of the year, and the repo rate – the rate at which the Reserve Bank lends money to commercial banks – might increase by up to a percentage point, excluding the 50 basis point increase in January.
Rearing pigs on acorns
Acorn-fed pigs is a Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Oak Valley Estate in the Elgin Valley is one of just a few commercial, free-range, acorn-fed pig farms in South Africa.
Tax truisms
How you can safeguard your wealth with reasonably little interference from SARS.
Save to minimise risk
Money in the bank could help you through troubled times.
Packaging for fresh produce – get it right
Mike Cordes reviews the role of packaging in the fresh produce sector, and more specifically, its importance at consumer level.
Swathe control and variable rate technology
Save on inputs such as fertiliser and fuel, and boost production.
Grain outlook: don’t be misled!
Maize prices are currently at record levels, while future prices are much lower, creating uncertainty amongst maize producers and maize users.
The looming dangers of land reform promises
Impending land reform legislation threatens food security and the rural economy. Dr Frans Cronje, CEO of the SA Institute of Race Relations, believes it is crucial to fight now for property rights.
Look out for these symptoms of African Horse Sickness
High rainfall and humidity have resulted in outbreaks of African Horse Sickness, says Dr Mac.
Clostridial outbreak causes rhino deaths
According to recent media reports, 35 rhino owned by John Hume have died of a clostridial infection.
R1,7 billion Pilanesberg bulk water project for North West
Water and Environmental Affairs minister Edna Molewa launched the R1,7 billion Pilanesberg Bulk Water Project in Ntswana-le-metsing outside Rustenburg earlier this week.
Livestock Disease Trends – March 2014
Wireworms: Late continuous rainfall, especially in the summer rainfall areas, led to severe wireworm infestations in smallstock
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