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Destructive banana fungus spreads from Asia to Africa
The UN warned of possible “massive destruction” of the annual global $5 billion (R52 billion) banana crop as the TR4 strain of Panama disease spreads from Asia to Africa and the Middle East.
Fuel price increases much higher than inflation
Over the past 15 years the price of fuel in South Africa increased by more than 560%, according to Eqstra Fleet Management.
Massive EC water infrastructure investment unveiled
Water supply in the Eastern Cape is set to improve with the launch of the R12,45 billion Mzimvubu Water Project in Tsolo Junction, reported SAnews.gov.za.
Government’s 50% plan unconstitutional – Grain SA
Grain SA (GSA) called upon its members to remain calm and await the outcome of the elections – and undertook to protect grain farmers' rights as entrenched in the Constitution, should the ‘50% notion’ be seriously entertained by government.
ASUF mourns the passing of Ntombi Msimang
Agri-sector Unity Forum (ASUF) chairperson Ntombi Msimang passed away on Sunday night, said ASUF in a statement.
Feeding dairy cows – 2
Deficiencies in roughage can be supplemented with concentrates and minerals.
Back to seat-of-the-pants flying
The escalating costs associated with all forms of flying in South Africa has inspired veteran microlight pilot and instructor, Craig Couzens, to design the Nanolite Bumblebee.
A family home in East London
Jonno designs a two-storey house with solar panels on the roof for Sipho whom stays in a township outside East London.
New egg packhouse secures top-end market position
Balgowan poultry farmer Rodney Smith picked an unconventional approach when it came to upgrading his egg packhouse to meet stringent food safety standards.
The 2014 North West Young Farmer of the Year
Sakkie van Zyl from Wolmaranstad is the 2014 North West Young Farmer of the Year.
How agribusinesses are improving lives
Agbiz, which represents agriculture businesses, has launched a publication emphasising the role many of these businesses play in improving the lives of people in rural communities.
So, what’s a fair price?
Getting paid a fair price for a product is surely uppermost in all farmers’ minds. Having said that, what is a fair price?
Farmers – No more wishful thinking!
South Africa should engage urgently in a national debate on food production, and farmers should take heed of global food requirements in order to embrace production opportunities, says
Prof Louise Fresco of the University of Amsterdam.
High tech, higher profits
New technology, such as tractors that can drive themselves, can save you money, says Greg Miles.
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New Holland: Saving the planet
With its environmentally friendly technology, New Holland helps farmers do more with less.
Planting swiss chard
With Swiss chard, the cork-like ‘capsule’ that you plant is actually the fruit, which contains up to four seeds.
Insulin Resistance in horses
Prevention is always better than cure. Kim Dyson offers some tips on how to avoid insulin resistance.
New reference price for imported sugar offers only temporary relief
While the South African sugar industry is grateful for the new Dollar Based Reference Price (DBRP) that may help to curb rampant imports of cheap sugar, feelings remain that this measure will be unsustainable in the medium to long term.
Strict selection is key, says top Dohne breeder
Michael Swart of Swartriver Esate near Caledon believes there is no better investment than a good sheep. He should know – his Swarco Dohne Merino stud has, over the past 15 years, consistently been rated among the top in the country.
Why you can still trust trusts
Here’s a way to build a nest egg without too much interference from SARS.
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