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Matlala sets out to renew Nafu
After spending more than two years in retirement, Motsepe Matlala, the former president of the National African Farmers’ Union of South Africa (Nafu), has been asked to come back and rebuild the collapsed organisation. He shares Nafu’s new plans with Peter Mashala.
Rainbow lines up name change
If shareholders give their thumbs up at a meeting on 2 August, Rainbow Chicken Ltd will change its name to RCL Foods Limited and begin trading on the JSE under the new name on 2 September. Rainbow said the name would better reflect its’ strategy to become a food business of significant scale in SA and sub-Saharan Africa.
The voice of reason will prevail
Speaking recently at a KZN Agricultural Union Special Information Day, Grain SA chairperson Louw Steytler said that the voice of reason would prevail when it came to the country’s land reform and labour legislation.
Seen at Nampo
Forage harvesters, fertiliser wagons and a proven design
that’s making a comeback. Joe Spencer reports.
Dealing with powdery mildew
Unless a cucurbit variety has genetic resistance to powdery mildew, you will have to deal with this fungal disease at some stage.
Sandy soils in a low rainfall area can be productive
Diligent work, research and innovation reveal the secret of utilising the moisture stored in a water-table soil. Innovator and tillage pioneer Carel Koch spoke to Farmer’s Weekly.
Senwesbel appoints new chairperson
Senwesbel - the holding company of the agricultural services group Senwes - has appointed Dries Kruger as its new chairperson.
Joining forces to boost food production
Farmers are under pressure to increase food production. Joining forces may be the only answer.
Ranching in Argentina: Herefords on the Pampas
Second-generation Argentinian farmer Ricardo Mendizabal runs 4 100 cattle in the Entre Ríos province of Argentina and owns a cattle transport and cattle auction business. Anneli Groenewald spoke to him through interpreter Hendrik Jordaan during Farmer’s Weekly tour to Argentina.
R750 000 from Shoprite for farm worker competition
The Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year competition has received a huge boost from Shoprite.
Producer and market agent – Is there a trust relationship?
In The Speed of Trust, Stephen Covey explains how ‘trust’ can be measured in monetary terms just like any other activity or product in a company, and can make either a positive or negative contribution to the finances of the business.
R10 million for rural youth
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has set aside R10 million towards the support of rural co-ops to help stimulate the growth and development of the agriculture sector in rural areas.
Alternative species for aquaculture
Catfish, silver barbel and other fish have farming potential, but there are obstacles.
Farming in Argentina
Argentina is often seen as a farmers’ paradise – a land of milk and honey, beef and soya. But farmers in that country say that margins are tight and politicians can be a vexation to the agricultural sector. Anneli Groenewald reports on
farming conditions in Argentina.
Conserving our heritage
The Ruperts, one of South Africa’s most prominent families, are using their foothold in the local wine industry to save a small part of the country’s proud wine heritage through the Old Vines Initiative.
Double storey cottage in Molteno
Pippa's son is moving into her main house. She wants Jonno to help her design a double storey cottage with solar heating on her farm.
Pigs as pets: Breeding teacup pigs
Steven Watermeyer is breeding micro pigs to meet the local demand for pet porkies.
Boerepatente competition gets a new look
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, this year’s Boerepatente competition introduced a change in its rules to encourage entries from young farmers.
SA tourism, wine industry can benefit from sparkling wine route
South Africa produces around 4% of the world's wine and is ranked as number seven in overall volume production.
SA yellow maize in high demand
Exports of white and yellow maize have traded places in the past three weeks, with SA’s yellow maize finding favour with markets in the East.
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