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The CWAA: a new look, a new energy
The Cape Women’s Agricultural Association turns 85 this year, making it one of the oldest women’s organisations in SA. The president, Erika Lubbe, talks to Roelof Bezuidenhout about the CWAA’s role in modern country life.
Water woes for poultry industry
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has revealed that several poultry abattoirs have at one time or another been negatively affected by municipal water supply or quality problems.
Plan to uphold newly reinstated FMD-free status
Plans are underway to increase the efficiency of extension services, expand veterinary services through compulsory community service and deploy mobile veterinary clinics in order to maintain South Africa’s newly acquired foot-and-mouth disease-free status.
Police criticised for slow response to brutal attack
Police in Elandslaagte, KwaZulu-Natal, have been criticised for their slow response to a call for help from a 74-year-old woman on Houtkop Farm on 15 February.
Do leaders care about SA citizens?
It took three deaths before a North West municipality prioritised an ongoing issue. It was solved in a day.
The complexity of berry production
While many variables affect commercial berry production, strict management and a scientific approach are crucial for success.
Report highlights world energy issues
A total of 1,3 billion people are still without access to electricity, according to the World Energy Issues Monitor 2014.
French attempt to ban GM maize fails
France’s senate has rejected a move by the government to ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) maize.
Public comments invited on invasive species regulations
The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has given interested and affected parties 30 days to comment on sections of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004.
SA red meat industry celebrates regaining FMD-free status
South Africa’s multi-billion rand red meat industry is ecstatic at news that the country has had its foot-and-mouth disease-free status reinstated.
Be part of the agribusiness survey
Agbiz has called on agribusiness decision-makers to participate in this year’s Agribusiness Executive Opinion Survey.
Land reform not successful – Afasa
The African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) has queried the ‘success’ of the land reform programme, saying that President Zuma’s figures are inaccurate.
Deadline set for FP&M SETA grant applications
Companies in the fibre, processing and manufacturing (FP&M) sub-sectors, including forestry, leather, pulp and paper, and wood products, registered with the FP&M Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) have until 30 April 2014 to submit applications for mandatory grants for the financial year 2014/15.
New edition of fire book now available
Foresters and other land managers in SA can update their knowledge and skills on fighting wildfires with the newly released second edition of the Fire Manager’s Handbook on Veld and Forest Fires.
Livestock Disease Trends – January 2014
After good rainfall in many parts of the country, reports of severe wireworm infestations in smallstock were received.
Farmers suffer due to unallocated funds – Afasa
Aggrey Mahanjana, general secretary of the ,African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) has lashed out at bureaucrats who fail to execute their duties at the expense of SA’s smallholder farmers.
Invest in grass for better beef
There’s a bright future for beef produced from grass, but we need smarter veld management.
Effective veld management brings success
Diligent grazing management is paying off for Jannie Struis. He has been farming for only four years, but working closely with his mentor, Johan van der Walt, has enabled him to cope with drought at a time when even top commercial farmers are suffering.
A fairyland castle with a ‘Peter Pan’ feel
Find what is a 'Peter Pan'-type house.
Namibia’s livestock producers angered by new SA livestock import regulations
The new SA import regulations will have a severe impact on Namibia’s livestock industry. This was according to Mecki Schneider, chairperson of Namibia’s Livestock Producers Organisation.
