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Bushmen, rustling & the adoption of livestock
In the last days of their independence in the highlands of the Eastern Cape, Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, the Bushmen became stock thieves and integrated domestic livestock into their rock art and spiritual beliefs, writes Mike Burgess.
Sustainable farming
Caring for farm workers, the environment and one’s finances are all key to farming sustainably. In future, however, these factors will be even more crucial.
Weak rand boosts milk exports
The weaker rand and higher international milk prices have resulted in increased milk exports.
Agri SA to farmers: be realistic, yet positive
The past year in agriculture has been fraught with labour unrest and tense negotiations between organised agriculture and the state. Speaking at Agri SA’s annual congress in Pretoria, the organisation’s president, Johannes Möller, spoke about how realism was needed on both sides.
Horsch’s Knežmost farm
As part of a tour of Horsch facilities in Europe, Joe Spencer visited the company’s farm in the Czech Republic.
Farmers focussing on precision farming and mechanisation – Standard Bank
A new combination of market factors is triggering a shift in farmers’ operational focus as the agriculture sector as a whole demonstrates greater agility.
Free State grain farmer discusses farming practices
Businessman, farmer and Rhodes scholar Anthony Evans, says that GM technology and advanced farming practices have contributed to the success of his family’s farming business. Anthony is Grain SA/Syngenta’s 2013 Producer of the Year.
Just another election promise?
A new government project pledges relief for rural farmers. Will this join the other failed initiatives?
Markets training essential
I believe it was Mark Twain who said: “The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” His point was that “training is everything”.
Economies of scale: how does dairy farming fit in
Dairy farming is changing as smaller farmers fall by the wayside and bigger operations expand. David Beca, director of Australian company Red Sky and CEO of NZ Farming Uruguay, dispels some misconceptions about economies of scale.
Mohair records broken, again
The mohair market performed well on the fifth sale of the winter season in Port Elizabeth, when 96,6% of the 129 591kg on offer was sold.
Protecting local producers
Recent Appeals Court rulings highlight the problems of ‘dumping’.
Sugar operations under pressure
Operating profit from Tongaat Hulett’s various sugar operations dropped to R684 million from R967 million in the half-year to September, weighed down by increased sugar imports into Southern Africa and lower international sugar prices.
Stotterheim Sussex Stud Production Sale
Highest (bull): R70 000
Barkly East Bull Sale
Highest (Bonsmara Bull): R57 000
Improving your soil
Kraal manure contains all the nutrients a plant requires, but not
always in the desired proportions.
Astral posts 43% drop in operating profit
Astral Foods posted group revenue of R8,5 billion for the year ended 30 September – a slim 4% improvement on 2012.
Lemon Meringue Pie
A pie? How can something so sweet be a pie? Where are the four-and-twenty blackbirds? Instead, here’s heaven in a dessert bowl. Sure tastes better than those blackbirds.
Dual cropping ‘Ts & Cs’
Answering your questions about dual-cropping maize with winter legume-based forages.
Platter’s announces record number of five stars
In a banner year for the SA wine industry, Platter's South African Wine Guide has chosen a remarkable 80 wines to be awarded the highest honour of five stars in its 34th edition – up from 62 in the last edition.
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