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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.
Droogfontein Merino Stud Production Sale
Highest (ram): R37 000
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.
Tattooing and ear notching techniques
Here are two tried-and-tested alternative permanent marking techniques that are suitable for both large and small livestock. Each has its distinctive advantages and disadvantages.
Petana Beefmaster, fit and work-ready
Petana Beefmaster Stud’s success is ascribed to strict adherence to the six principles of Tom Lasater, father of the Beefmaster breed. Annelie Coleman visited the stud in the Wolmaransstad district.
Communal farming under threat
The Kukung family has farmed on communal land in Kgabalatsane village for more than six decades. Patrick and Benny Kukung explain to Peter Mashala how the village’s communal farming system has deteriorated.
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