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Northern Cape rains not benefitting dry areas
A recent cloud-burst over Garies, in Namaqualand, in the southern part of the Northern Cape, caused major flooding on a few farms in the vicinity.
DA again calls for Tina’s dismissal
The Democratic Alliance has called on President Zuma to clarify what actions he intends on taking against agriculture minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson, following the controversial awarding of an R800 million fisheries patrol tender last year.
Farmers undeterred by disabilities
A KZN vegetable co-op has given its disabled members a sense of purpose, while making a valuable contribution to the nutritional needs of their families.
Will SA be able to feed others?
Our farmers have the ability to provide food for sub-Saharan Africa. But government has to make conditions for farmers more attractive. Retaining our skilled producers is crucial for food security.
Freezing weather could disrupt US wheat production
The coldest weather to hit the central USA in two decades has disrupted grain and livestock shipments and threatened to damage the dormant wheat crop, Reuters reported.
Fisheries welcomes investigation
The Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has welcomed an investigation by the Public Protector into the fishing rights allocation process, as requested by the DA earlier this week.
Are you covered?
Producers send huge volumes of fresh produce to the markets – over three million tons a year at last count. A large proportion of this is either placed in cold storage or ripening chambers.
Markets for land reform beneficiaries
Too many once-successful farms now lie fallow, so it’s a breath of fresh air to hear of an initiative that seeks to prevent this from happening, says Lloyd Phillips.
Keep your horses fit
A stretching programme will cut down on your horse’s chances of being injured, says Kim Dyson.
Africa is on the rise – are you?
Agri-business consultant, Peter Hughes, urges South Africans to set aside their entrenched biases and embrace Africa’s great economic turnaround.
Western Cape rains cause massive financial losses
Rain and hail have caused havoc in the Western Cape over the past week with farms being cut off, crops washed away and electricity supply interrupted.
Consultation on reopening of claims continues
The countrywide public consultation process on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill will continue next week (13 January).
Farmer gets protection order against land grabbers
A farmer in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, has been granted a protection order against land grabbers.
Digging up African treasure
Plant breeder Mohammed Mohammed, a PhD student at UKZN, is researching the Bambara groundnut, a high-protein legume.
Know your leaf blight pathogens
When it comes to leaf blight, there are three species of Alternaria that carrot growers have to watch out for: A dauci, A radicina and A alternata.
Mauritius: sun, surf & lazy days
Mauritius, Ile de Maurice… the mere name conjures up images of never-ending white beaches and sapphire blue waters. Annelie Coleman visited the island earlier this year – and found it was everything she expected, and more!
Massey Ferguson’s Antarctic adventure
In 2014, Massey Ferguson will celebrate the historic feat of three Ferguson TE20 ‘Vaaljapie’ tractors in 1958 by returning to the South Pole.
Building a farmhouse in Zim
Jonno designs a single storey mechanically movable house for Lorna who is relocating to Zimbabwe.
Mala Mala claim settled
SAnews.gov.za reported that the Mala Mala land claim was settled at the beginning of January at an amount of just over R939 million – or R71 250/ha.
Sales of immature avos prohibited
Avocado growers have been warned to ensure that avocados are properly matured before harvesting, as the sale of immature avocados is now prohibited, said the Subtropical Growers Association (Subtrop).
