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Rain needed to freshen SA tractor sales
National tractor sales, currently 5,7% down compared to last year, will likely remain depressed if the rains don’t arrive soon in the dry western parts of South Africa’s grain production regions, said Jaco du Preez, national sales manager for New Holland Agriculture.
The digital-paper debate
A French TV advert uses humour to illustrate the debate between 'all digital' and the die-hard paper users.
Australia stays open for SA canned fruit
South African canned fruit will not have import duties imposed on it in Australia.
German company challenges EU pesticide ban
German chemicals group BASF has launched a legal challenge against the European Commission's ban of its insecticide fipronil, reported Reuters.
Smarter aerial fire-fighting needed – expert
South Africa has about 74 aircraft operating during the fire season:18 spotters, 35 fixed-wing bombers and 21 helicopters, as well as a number of smaller aircraft.
New equipment from Horsch
At a recent press conference in Germany, Horsch unveiled new machinery that will be displayed at the Agritechnica Show in Hanover in November.
Commercial farming success for newcomer
Garnering support from government, industry and the community has helped ease Khanyisile Mkhanyawo’s transition from agricultural newcomer to commercial farmer.
Unilever investigates water management challenges
Unilever recently brought together leading water experts to investigate SA’s looming water crisis.
More consumers, but lower profits
Smallholder farmers must be empowered to meet the challenges of rapid urbanisation.
The benefits of Bt maize
Insect-resistant Bt maize is an important tool for the management of maize stem borers, according to Edson Ncube of the ARC-Grain Crops Institute (ARC-GCI) in Potchefstroom.
Green tea revival
A once-destitute Seenteko tea farm has received an overhaul that will see a failed sector productive once more. Plandaí Biotechnology will produce green tea extract on the farm. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
Swartland winery in new partnership
Based in Riebeek Kasteel, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines (formerly Mullineux Family Wines), was started in 2007 by husband-and-wife winemaking duo, Andrea and Chris Mullineux, together with business partners Keith Prothero and Peter Dart.
Choosing the right aquaculture technology
Successful aquaculture is all about making a profit. Make sure your system is affordable and appropriate.
Tru-Cape Fruit MD retires
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing’s managing director Charles J Hughes (60) recently announced his retirement.
Fire working group established
Forestry SA (FSA) facilitated the first industry fire working group in Pietermaritzburg on 4 November.
A round of applause for the agri sector!
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: I love this industry! The farming community and people within organised agriculture make my job a pleasure and every farm visit leaves me feeling proud to have had the privilege.
Protecting Karoo Lamb
According to the Government Gazette of 1 November, the Karoo Development Foundation Trust has requested that the name ‘Karoo Lamb’ be only used in connection with lamb produced and slaughtered in the Karoo region.
Stir-fried chicken with peppers and baby mealies
My elder daughter gave me a new wok for my birthday. And what a wok it is. It has a wooden handle, a flattish bottom and is coated in Teflon. To launch it, I made this dish.
Boshof Agri urges farmers to keep careful records
Commercial farmers are committed to the training and development of new farmers and farm workers to ensure long-term sustainability of agriculture in South Africa.
World-class Boer Goats from the North West
The Schoonheid Boer Goat flock began as a sideline on the Kriek family’s farm near Amalia in North West. Since then, strict selection and the introduction of top genetics have developed the flock into an award-winning stud that has produced world champions.
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