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‘Sticky Tape Gang’ quickly rearrested after release due to legal glitch
The farming community in KwaZulu-Natal’s Camperdown area is relieved after police quickly rearrested eight members of what has been dubbed the ‘Sticky Tape Gang’.
Conservation agriculture is a good investment
Conservation agriculture (CA) is a good investment for any grain producer. This was according to Dr Peter Johnston, a climatologist at the Cape Town University.
Good production conditions boost first crop estimates
Major increases in the first yield estimates for many of the 2013/2014 summer grain crops over the final yields of the 2012/2013 season are mainly due to the very different weather conditions of the two seasons.
Agricultural development not geared to assist women
Many men in Africa could go to school thanks to the support their mothers were able to provide through income earned by farming.
Benefits – what benefits?
Theoretically, trade agreements benefit all trading partners – but currently, this is patently untrue in the case of South Africa.
Vaccinating wildlife against rabies
A research team is investigating the possibility of vaccinating wildlife populations against rabies.
Pine Grove Merino Stud Production Sale
Highest (ram): R32 000
Overgrazed and understocked
How to reverse desertification and boost profits.
Inoculating legume crops
When legume crops are inoculated, the plants produce their own nitrogen, saving you a great deal of money.
Hi-tech trials
This technologically advanced planter will plant maize trials more accurately and improve the efficiency of research.
Laser therapy for horses
Laser therapy is non-invasive and painless. Moreover, it speeds up recovery, says Kim Dyson.
Mchunu lends support to agri-village concept
Serious thought and extensive town planning needed to go into the concept of establishing agri-villages on KwaZulu-Natal farms before the first sod was turned, according to Utrecht Farmers’ Association chairperson Gerard Potgieter.
Eskom cuts to hit potato industry
The potato industry is bracing for severe production disruptions as Eskom warned of power disruptions scheduled for the week of 9 March. This was according to Potatoes South Africa (PSA) CEO André Jooste.
How science & technology can benefit SA agriculture
The Department of Science and Technology’s recently released Bio-Economy Strategy outlines research and development initiatives for South African agriculture. A summary follows.
A low-maintenance, affordable beach house
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Could you please help us with ideas on an ideal beach house that is affordable and easy to maintain? Our plot is 600m2 and...
Making grass silage while the sun shines
Although not commonly practised in South African dairy farming, grass silage production is likely to take off as dairy enterprises expand. Wim Hofman, cattle specialist at De Heus Animal Nutrition of the Netherlands, explains how to make quality grass silage.
Al Gore to visit SA for ‘climate training awareness’
Former US vice-president Al Gore will be visiting SA for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Africa Training initiative, taking place in Johannesburg from 12 to 14 March.
Making the most of grass silage
In the second part of this series, Wim Hofman, cattle specialist for De Heus Animal Nutrition in the Netherlands, continues his discussion on managing pasture for production.
Farmers welcome the recent rain
Farmers in several parts of the country are grateful for the widespread rain they have received in recent days.
Motion of censure against Tina presented in Parliament
A motion of censure accusing Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Tina Joemat-Pettersson of a criminal offence, based on Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela’s findings in a report last year, has been presented to the National Assembly in parliament.
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