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Chinese dairy in KZN ruffles feathers
A Chinese company wanting to invest in dairy production in KwaZulu-Natal has come under fire from milk processors who fear the increase in demand could push up prices and lead to local milk shortages.
Canola pests
Identifying the mites, aphids, fleas and worms that prey on this crop and the importance of regular inspections for infestations.
Government’s agri message confusing – Agri SA
Agri SA has spoken out against contradicting messages from government over agriculture.
Deltamune opens Malmesbury laboratory
Deltamune has extended its footprint in the Western Cape by acquiring the Agrilab laboratory in Malmesbury.
Vitamin A enhanced sorghum close to completion
Fortified sorghum is one step closer to becoming a reality after Du Pont Pioneer overcame a critical obstacle in the development phase by enhancing pro-vitamin A stability in the grain.
Research will put more food on SA’s table
A South African study into the benefits of research proves that research and development is vital to a robust agricultural sector. ARC economist Aart-Jan Verschoor reports.
Hummus
Agriculture, that most noble of the sciences, came to life in the Middle East. One of the first crops was chickpeas, which means that hummus has a long history. Here is a 21st century update of this magnificent food, made with tahini and a food processor.
Cheap imports dampen aspirations
Sugarcane farmer Lee Hlubi is working hard to contribute to the agricultural economy. But the influx of cheap sugar imports is threatening to derail her efforts.
Clover expands distribution facility
The expansion of Clover’s Queensburgh production and distribution facility in KwaZulu-Natal will signal a greater demand for milk from farmers.
Food losses
I have been pursuing the theme of food wastage and loss for the past few weeks because the problem is much more serious – and complex – than most people would care to admit.
More about nitrogen
The inability of soil microbes to convert ammonium to nitrate at a soil temperature below 10°C has caused reduced yields in winter without farmers understanding what the problem is.
Pongola home – heaven on earth
I was invited to Pongola to help choose a site and design a new home for Ria and Gippie. They had recently been paid out for their land claim farm and needed a new home in a hurry.
Fencing: stay on the safe side
Well-constructed paddock fences prevent injuries and are worth every cent, says Dr Mac.
Fendt – X Concept tractor
Fendt is developing tractors with electrical power available for agricultural operations.
An American perspective of SA
Peering over the fence to see how the farmer next door is doing is a temptation few can resist. Recently a group of 16 American farmers visited South Africa. Lindi van Rooyen spoke to them about American trends and comparisons with South Africa.
New land reform and investment bills ‘scary’ – SAIRR
Two pieces of pending legislation could together result in the expropriation of commercial farming operations with zero compensation.
IFAMA world forum to be hosted in Africa for the first time
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Forum (IFAMA) World Forum will be held held at the Cape Town Convention Centre in Cape Town from 17-19 June 2014.
Farm workers injured in Wellington
At around 8.30pm on 19 February, a truck carrying workers from the farm High Fountain to Wellington crashed on Haaskraalpad. One person died on the scene.
Price pressures hamper new potato plantings
Price pressures over the past five years have hampered new plantings of potato crops, resulting in a decrease of 1 200ha during the 2014 production season.
AfriForum receives #RAK nomination and challenges Water Affairs
AfriForum has challenged the minister of water affairs, Edna Molewa, to appoint a Blue Scorpion task team to assist it in its criminal case in which the Madibeng Municipality is accused of negligent water management.
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