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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.
AHS movement restrictions in Western Cape suspended
The Western Cape agriculture department has announced the lifting of movement restrictions on horses that were put in place due to earlier reports of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in the province.
North West premier stalls on drought relief
The North West province has gone an entire season without rain, but financial support remains out of reach, as Premier Thandi Modise is yet to declare it a drought disaster area.
First month of fire season – 15 000ha lost
At least 326 wildfires were recorded countrywide during June, the first month of the possibly six-month long fire season.
Astral refutes animal cruelty charges
Astral has denied responsibility for mistreated chickens found at a cull outlet near Johannesburg.
Why colostrum is important
A calf must drink from its mother as soon as possible during the
first 12 hours of its life.
Coconut meringue tarts
Frankly, the last thing a fatty like myself should be doing is baking little coconut meringue tarts. But there comes a time in the affairs of beginner cooks when the desire to deviate from yet another braai or casserole is just too strong to ignore…
Community opts for a sustainable livelihood
The Onverwacht community, with support from Food and Trees for Africa, an international NGO, has opted for a more sustainable solution than RDP housing to improve their lives. Peter Mashala reports.
Goats: good management = good money
If you understand the needs of your goats and enjoy working with them, you’ll earn more from an average quality flock than a bad manager will from a top-class flock, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
How to start farming high-value game species
Wildlife managers need experience and ability to succeed in this exciting, growing business.
Zulu resort upgrade
I got a call from Phangisile in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, a previous client of mine, for whom I’d designed a Zulu-themed resort.
Skeletal dysfunction in horses
Equine chiropractic can help with the diagnosis and prevention of skeletal dysfunction, says Kim Dyson.
It’s time to remedy injustices to South Africa’s ‘first nations’
Their forefathers were the first to step on South African soil, and their modern-day descendants are finally being compensated for the land they were dispossessed of, says Raymond Trollip, leader of KwaZulu-Natal’s diverse Khoi and San descendants.
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