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Success for BEE market agent
Competition in a fresh produce market is tough, and most BEE market agents fail to survive their first year. Gugu Hadebe and Danny Geral are the exception. Quitting their jobs to start Egoly Market Agents, their partnership has sailed through a year of operation. Peter Mashala spoke to them.
Safer food with cold plasma technology
Ionised gases are being used to kill food pathogens on packaged food. This method could bypass current heat treatment and chemical sanitising methods.
Protection against potato scab
Plants of the brassica family can act as natural biofumigants when chopped up and worked into the soil, says plant pathologist Dr Reinette Gouws of the Agriculture Research Council.
South Africa – there are some good news
While the mainstream media invariably focuses on the negative aspects of life in South Africa, longer-term trends indicate a silver lining for our beloved country, according to Steuart Pennington, creator of alternative media organisation South Africa: The Good News.
Wasps kill flies
Parasitic wasps are an environmentally friendly way of breaking the life cycle of flies in stables, says Dr Mac.
The 365-day capsule
Caring for racing pigeons is a year-round activity. One cannot start nursing ill birds just before the season opens, says Thomas Smit.
Timber projects tackle unemployment
Poverty and unemployment, especially in rural areas, are some of SA’s main challenges.
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Agrico opens mega store in Malmesbury
Agrico, one of South Africa’s oldest and largest agribusinesses has opened a new branch in the heart of the Swartland.
Wolseley wind farm approved
A wind farm planned near Wolseley, west of Ceres in the Western Cape received the go-ahead from the environmental authorities, Cape Times reported.
1913 Land Act legacy still lingers
One of the most distinctive legacies of the Natives Land Act 27 of 1913 is the combination of poverty and inequality in South Africa.
Sugar Act review inches forward
The review of the Sugar Act and Sugar Industry Agreement has been 12 years in the making, with the patience of both millers and growers being stretched to breaking point at times.
Free State Agriculture condemns the 1913 Land Act
Free State Agriculture (FSA) strongly condemned the 1913 Land Act and the effects thereof. In a media statement the organisations said it was indeed a sad day to commemorate.
Meet rising demand with sustainable innovation
Farmers are never too old to try new technology. This is according to Jacqueline Rowarth, agribusiness professor at New Zealand’s Waikato Management School.
Livestock Disease Trends – May 2013
In many parts of the country a shortage of roughage is going to be problematic in the months that lie ahead. Protein and energy supplements should be in place to prevent losses.
Producing award-winning potatoes
A careful expansion strategy and optimum risk management has earned Johan van Zyl the title of Free State Potato Farmer of the Year in 2007 and 2013. Lindi van Rooyen finds out what it takes to stay ahead in the potato game.
TechnoServe SA: supporting new farming entrepreneurs
Millions of rands are pumped into farmer development projects in the government and private sectors, yet hundreds of these projects fail within their first year. Mandla Nkomo, programme manager for agribusiness and food security for TechnoServe SA, explains to Peter Mashala what makes his company’s projects successful.
Eating insects
With the planet’s population steadily increasing, insects could provide a viable option when it comes to feeding livestock – and humans.
How to make mayonnaise
Is it a sauce or condiment? No, it’s a miracle in which you, the beginner cook, learn how to mix oil and water. Whether you want to add some magic to boiled potatoes, rev up a burger or create a flavoursome dip, this is the way to go.
Six cottages on a perfect spot
FW reader Peter has found the perfect spot in the Karoo to build six cottages. He asks Jonno to assist with the design.
Know your crop pests
In the coming months, entomologist Paul Donovan will explain how to identify crop pests and suggest various measures to control them.
