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Planters for all
This year’s Nampo featured a plethora of planters for all levels of farming. Joe Spencer reports.
Mpumlanga Top Farmer combines quantity surveying & farming
Combining quantity surveying and farming is highly unusual. But for Joachim Prinsloo, Agri Mpumalanga’s Young Farmer of the Year 2013, it has made all the difference. Lindi van Rooyen visited his farm in Kiepersol.
Entries open for 2013 SA Olive awards
South African olive oil producers have until 29 July to submit entries to SA Olive, South Africa’s official body representing the interests of the local olive industry, for the 2013 SA Olive Awards.
How to run a meeting
Meetings are essential in any business, including farming. But they need to be well-run to be effective.
Milestone for Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm
Components for the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape, which recently arrived at the Port of Ngqura outside Port Elizabeth, will be transported to the construction site from Monday 22 July 2013.
R30 000 stud bull slaughtered
A KwaZulu-Natal farmer recently lost a R30 000 stud bull to stock thieves. He did, however, manage to recover another prize bull.
Maize harvest affected by charcoal rot outbreaks
Widespread outbreaks of charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) in maize have been reported in the Free State, in Wesselsbron, Hoopstad, Viljoenskroon and Bultfontein, according to Pannar’s agronomist in the region, AK Geldenhuys.
Deep-fried chicken with mealie fritters
Deep-fried chicken – how the taste buds rejoice! Is there a better way to swiftly prepare poultry? Hotter? Tastier? Even more juicy?
A look at South Africa’s pomegranate production
Pomona is the largest pomegranate producer in South Africa and one of the largest in the southern hemisphere. Jay Ferreira spoke to founding member and CEO Brent Geddes about the operation’s beginnings, challenges and future.
Lessons in aquaculture from Asia
The technology used to produce African tilapias in Asia is simple but effective. What relevance does it have for fish farming in South Africa?
National pig health survey underway
A national survey to determine whether South Africa is still free of all major pig diseases that can derail international trade is currently underway and should be completed by next month.
Farmers’ union and government clash over farm expropriation
Farmers’ union, TAU SA’s accusation that government’s planned expropriation of a macadamia farm in Limpopo is tantamount to a land grab has been rejected with contempt by the province’s Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR).
Vigilance: the best anti-virus weapon
The sooner you spot the first signs of infection among your cucurbits, the more effectively you’ll be able to slow down the spread of the virus.
New agri-college in Bothaville
The private Bothaville Agricultural College, an initiative of the Bothaville Maize Capital Chamber of Commerce, is the first of its kind in South Africa. Full-time classes at the college are due to start in 2015. Annelie Coleman asked college principal Marius Heyns about the new venture.
Piglet donation causes stink
Electioneering for next year has started in earnest and politicians are using every means at their disposal.
Continuity is crucial
I often refer to the ‘Big Five’ of fresh produce marketing: supply, demand, quality, continuity and communication. This week I want to focus on continuity.
Groundnuts in a nutshell
A source of plant protein and oil, groundnuts are produced by commercial and subsistence farmers. ARC agronomist Loureine Salomon offers tips for growing this popular crop.
SA’s renewable energy use to treble
High energy prices and the call for ‘greener’ power sources makes renewable energy increasingly attractive. Robyn Joubert reports.
E-studying
The internet can be useful for farmers, and others, who are keen to ‘study further’, says Greg Miles.
South Africa needs decisive and enabling agricultural policy
According to Andrew Makenete, CEO of Manama Hole Holdings and Calico Capital, South African agriculture is currently operating in a policy vacuum. Speaking at a Friends of UKZN Agric lunch at KwaZulu-Natal’s Royal Show recently, he expanded on the problem and offered some potential solutions.
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