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Why identify animals?

In the first of a series of articles, we look at the principles of animal and animal product traceability. Compiled by Chris Nel.

Have you tested your horse for CEM yet?

Without two negative tests, a stallion is not permitted by law to cover a mare, cautions Dr Mac.

Understanding pigeons CFVs

Understanding the theory of ‘comfortable flying velocity’ will help you do better in long-distance races, says Thomas Smit.

Tough year ahead for sugar

The sugarcane industry experienced tight financial conditions in 2013 and these were likely to continue into 2014.

Cotton production set to double

Cotton production is expected to double this year, amid higher prices due to a weaker rand.

Red meat producers are cautiously optimistic

Large-scale red meat exports from Namibia and Botswana have scaled down, which is likely to push weaner prices up.

Never too old to be a top farmer

Grain SA/Absa Developing Grain Producer of the Year for 2013, Maurice Boki, is proof that age should never be considered a barrier to successful farming.

What does climate change hold for SA?

Global warming can be slowed if governments agree to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says Dr Bob Scholes, ecologist at the CSIR’s Natural Resources and Environment Division.

Councils: where is the democracy?

Traditional councils will never change until the government actively urges communities to vote.

Empowerment projects: successful & sustainable

Transformation through share-equity schemes seems the best way of empowering people.

SA grain value chain positive about 2014

Current decreases in global prices for both maize and soya bean are being offset by the weakening of the rand and increased production volumes locally, promising the grain value chain another good year, according to Standard Bank’s head of Agribusiness, Nico Groenewald.

Agritechnica highlights

Recently back from Agritechnica in Germany, Joe Spencer highlights the ‘best of the biggest’ at the exhibition.

Peace, space, & a mountain stream

I had a call from a previous client who had bought an old farmhouse in the foothills of the Drakensberg. The farm was being sectionalised and he wanted a house built on one of the sectioned-off sites.

Know your crop pests: White cabbage butterfly

The butterfly is large and strong-flying with a wingspan of 5,5cm. Both sexes are creamy-white, with a black head, thorax and abdomen.

Injecting pigs the correct way

As a pig farmer, you need to know how to inject vaccines, dewormers and other medicines, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.

Predicting beef prices

Try this site for strategies to improve your overall profitability, says Greg Miles.

Fresh produce markets – choose wisely

Last week, I wrote about how a group of visiting UK potato farmers said that we in South Africa needed to preserve our commission markets system.

A year of extraordinary weather

It has been a year of unusual weather in many parts of South Africa. The SA Weather Service in June predicted unusual temperatures and rainfall across SA for the winter.

Commercial success for small-scale cattleman

Starting with just 10 Bonsmaras, ARC National Emerging Beef Farmer for 2013 Moses Zengetwa today has a herd of 120 highly productive Bonsmara-type cows and heifers. Mike Burgess visited him on his farm near Elliot.