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Land reform proposals undermine NDP – SAIRR
During the past six months government has been pushing forward with a number of new laws that comprehensively contradict the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP), said Anthea Jeffery, head of policy research at the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR).
Consumers could face shortage of fresh produce
SA consumers will be forced to dig deeper in their pockets as supermarkets struggle to replenish their dwindling stock of fresh produce because of heavy rains inland last month.
GM crops debated
The much debated topic of genetically modified (GM) crops is the subject of discussion at the Food Integrity and Traceability Conference (ASSET 2014) at the Queen’s University, Belfast, Ireland today.
Physical adaptation of the Brahman impressive
The Brahman is perfectly adapted to a tropical climate, according to Brazilian, Jose Lemos speaking through an interpreter at the 2014 Brahman conference in Parys, Free State.
Sugar duty raise means first import duty in four years
South Africa’s International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) increased the dollar-based reference price of sugar by 58%, meaning importers will have to pay tariffs on shipments of sugar for the first time in four years, Bloomberg News reported.
A partnership built on pineapples & a promise
Hluhluwe’s first black, queen pineapple grower has enormous support from his mentor and staff – but a lack of financial continuity from government could upend their best efforts.
Sericea lespedeza: A 30 year learning curve
Lessons learnt from cultivating Sericea lespedeza.
Harry Prinsloo discusses predator management
Many small-stock farmers fear that escalating losses to predators will eventually ruin them. Roelof Bezuidenhout spoke to Harry Prinsloo, chairperson of the Predation Management Forum, about steps being taken to prevent a catastrophe.
FMD-free status: Sorry, but it’s just not enough!
The joy at recovering our FMD-free status must not overshadow the need to prevent FMD and other diseases from striking again.
‘Genomics will revolutionise animal breeding’ – Neser
Brahman breeders would be the first of the Bos indicus breed societies to commission an international genetic evaluation project, Dr Michael Bradfield of Breedplan said at a recent genetic and genomics discussion.
Not Just Another Stroganoff
There’s more than one way to combine cream, mushrooms and rump steak. Give this major steak enhancement recipe your best shot. Your friends will love it.
Wide reaction against land reform proposal
The farming community is up in arms over the recent proposal from minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti that farmers should give 50% of their land to their workers.
Managing grasslands for biodiversity
In the first part of our series on grassland management, grassland ecologist Dr Richard Lechmere-Oertel explains that understanding how grasslands respond to burning and grazing is crucial to maintaining biodiversity and sustaining animal production.
Wildlife ranching industry welcomes online auctions
South Africa’s wildlife ranching industry has welcomed the introduction of an online, real-time auction platform for game.
Know your crop pests: Cutworm
As moths, both sexes of the cutworm have pale brown to greyish forewings with black lines and irregular markings.
Giant pumpkin for KZN compost company
KZN compost company Farmyard Organics has grown a 60kg Atlantic Giant pumpkin.
50 years of Simmentalers
The Simmentaler Cattle Breeder’s Society of South Africa commemorates its 50th anniversary this year.
Positioning Illovo Sugar for growth in Africa
After only six months at the helm of Africa’s biggest sugar company, Illovo’s managing director, Gavin Dalgleish (48), already has a big vision for growing his company further. He talks to Lloyd Phillips about biofuels, transformation and expanding into Africa.
Boeboe Louw Free State Young Farmer of the year
Boeboe Louw was named the 2014 Free State Young Farmer of the Year.
Refurbishing a traditional house
I received a call from Mark, who owns a game farm outside Mokopane in the North West. Six years ago, I designed his hunter’s lodge and tourist complexes.
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