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Dealing with Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD
Osteochondritis dissecans is an extremely painful orthopaedic disease, but it can be avoided, notes Kim Dyson.
Doing sterling work
The challenges of agriculture and the highly competitive nature of international trade make it absolutely essential for us to have support services that supply statistics, information, research, market access, transformation, education and training so we can stay abreast of developments – and even forge ahead on occasion.
Soya bean processing plant growth
With an estimated R1 billion spent on expanding and building new soya bean processing facilities, the South African soya industry is poised to unlock value for farmers and processors.
Are nutraceuticals a viable alternative to AGPs in swine?
Due to underdeveloped gut microflora and immature immune systems piglets are highly susceptible to pathogenic infections which result in poor performance. To withstand these pathogens, a protective gut microflora and an optimised non-specific immune system are crucial. Feed expert Dr Thomas Volker explains why.
Germany wants to share expertise
Germany has much to offer South Africa in sharing knowledge gained during its post-reunification period. Ilse Aigner, federal minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, explains.
Smallholder mechanisation: shuddering to a halt, again
The government’s mechanisation programme is doomed to failure unless it is project-managed properly and regard is given to the many difficulties of operating machinery in a small-scale environment, says Peter Hittersay, a consultant in agricultural mechanisation.
Neighbourly farming in Zimbabwe
Richard Tate, once a top Zimbabwean farmer, now lives in South Africa. He told Roelof Bezuidenhout about a friend still farming in that country who has been able to make a success of his business despite hardship and difficulties.
Efficiency measures for farmers
Efficiency measures are necessary right now, but all decisions should be taken on a ‘total farm’ basis.
Municipality money vanishes
How can a municipality lose R3 million of utility poles, plus the paperwork? It’s easy, if you know how.
SA minister lauds Zimbabwe land reform
Minister of Public Works Thembelani Nxesi praised Zimbabwe’s land reform process at a recent function attended by farm workers and labour unions in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
Winter frosts – be prepared
Cold areas will soon get their first winter frosts. Minimise the damage by taking certain measures. Most often, a light frost will occur about a week into May in cold areas.
Developing farmers feel the scourge of stock theft
Stock theft is a major problem which costs the livestock industry millions of rand every year. Chief Samuel Ramugondo spoke to Peter Mashala about his personal battle with stock theft, which has left him with a son in jail.
The truth about the Ca:Mg myth
Those who seek to discredit the Albrecht system by referring to the ‘calcium:magnesium ratio myth’ are right, but not in the way they think.
Register your conservancy
How to form a conservancy to ensure the future sustainability of your land.
Monsanto wins patent court case against US farmer
Multinational seed company Monsanto has won a landmark court case against a US farmer, after he failed to pay royalties for the patented genetically modified (GM) seed he planted.
Transfer pricing
Although the practice itself isn’t illegal, the abuse or serious mismatch of prices is a form of tax avoidance.
Game farmer talks economics of expansion
Diversification, expansion and partnership are the building blocks of a game farming business in the Northern Cape. Wintershoek’s Wiaan van der Linde WRSA’s Game Farmer of the year in 2012 talks to Susan Botes.
Theft rampant in timber industry
Theft of equipment and timber in the industry is rampant – and escalating. The theft of chainsaws in Mpumalanga alone amounted to more than R10 million in the past two years.
A dry start to Western Cape wheat season
Many parts of the Swartland region have yet to receive significant winter rain, so an average wheat harvest is expected, according to Koos Blanckenberg, a grain farmer from Philadelphia and Grain SA’s representative for the Swartland areas in the Western Cape.
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