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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.
SAMDPR results 2014
Once again, the final of this thrilling, lucrative annual race produced a mixture of joy and disappointment, says Thomas Smit.
Going against the grain
In a country of naysayers and prophets of doom, Grain SA members are positive about the future and dedicated to transformation, says Grain SA CEO Jannie de Villiers.
Astral, Pioneer Foods announce long-term supply agreement
Poultry producer Astral Foods has announced a long-term supply agreement with Quantum Foods whereby Quantum will supply Astral with about 550 000 broilers a week.
Eastern Cape farmer and daughter attacked on farm
A group of six men shot and injured a farmer and his daughter on Wednesday night on their farm between Ugie and Maclear in the Eastern Cape said police spokesperson Vuyani Mapolisa.
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