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Frans Marx Dohne Merino Stud Production Sale
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Navar Merino Stud Production Sale
Highest (ram): R15 000
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.
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.
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