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The long arm of the tax law
Be warned – tax authorities in other countries can use SARS to get at you!
Kolie Paulse’s labour of love
Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year for 2013, Kolie Paulse, has an unwavering commitment and passion for his work. This has seen him advance from a general labourer to a farm manager and irrigation specialist.
A holiday home in Zimbabwe
Dear Jonno
We have just returned from our annual family holiday in Zimbabwe and because the family has grown, we need to have a homestead...
Stray dogs in perspective
The growing stray dog problem calls for greater co-operation between municipalities, animal welfare groups and farmers before it escalates out of control.
Two new facilities to assist in fight against parthenium
Two facilities to rear bio-control agents (BCAs) to combat the highly destructive alien invasive parthenium, also known as famine weed, are to be established by the KZN department of agriculture, delegates heard at a recent parthenium management workshop held recently in Kloof, outside Durban.
KZN farmers must step up security
A spate of farm attacks in KwaZulu-Natal has highlighted the need for the farming community to urgently step up its home security measures.
Farmers face tough year
Global economic conditions are improving, but in South Africa, both consumers and farmers will continue struggling to make ends meet.
A culture of care
This is not the first time in this column that I’ve addressed the crucial need for care.
Bonsmara – the ideal beef breed for Africa?
The Bonsmara breed is the ideal breed for the African continent. This was according to Bonsmara breeder Arthur de Villiers.
Joemat-Pettersson court action ‘premature’
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has asked for a court review of a Public Protector report which recommends that disciplinary action be taken against her for alleged maladministration.
Great Karoo grazing solutions
Desperate times call for desperate and often innovative measures that can be of lasting benefit.
The best dairy breed: A comparative study
In her informal study, Jane Holliday investigates the differences between Holsteins and Jerseys.
SA record price for Holstein Bull
Spitsvuur Spits-Superstar from Dr. Kobus Hendriks’ Inovula Holstein herd was recently sold for R200 000.
Tru-Cape launches ‘ugly apple’ marketing campaign
Consumers are being encouraged by Tru-Cape to not judge hail-damaged apples by their appearance, but rather by ‘what is on the inside’.
Time to restructure primary agriculture – banker
“It is time to start talking about next generation agriculture,” said Nico Groenewald, head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank.
Animal health: Acaricide resistance
The chemicals used to treat cattle against ticks are called acaricides. When cattle are dipped, the ticks fall off or die.
Regulating nitrogen in vegetable crops
Farmers have long been advised to use standard fertiliser mixtures for crops as a matter of course.
Designing a five-star lodge
Jonno designs a bush lodge catering for 16 five-star sleeper units for Socrates all the way in Angola.
Growing proteas: step-by-step guide
Also known as the sugarbush, this fynbos species is cultivated for the cut-flower market.
Making organic fruit farming work
Organic farming is risky and difficult, but Jannie Nieuwoudt of Jamaka Organic Farm in the Cederberg believes the risk is justified by the rewards.
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