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The many roles of farming
Agriculture is no longer merely a supplier of food, fuel and fibre – it plays a huge multifunctional role. Our government, however, doesn’t realise this.
If the soil comes first, the rest will follow
Diversification and a focus on soil health have earned Danie Slabbert the title of Free State Agriculture’s Young Farmer of the Year 2013. Lindi van Rooyen spoke to him.
Hunger talks in Addis Ababa
African and international leaders, as well as key stakeholders in the food security sector, met at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa recently to discuss hunger on the continent.
Early signs of feed price relief
USA farmers have planted a record amount of soya beans and the largest maize crop since 1936, despite a wet, cold spring which slowed field operations.
A simple yet elegant office
Tommy asks Jonno to help design a simple office with a thatch roof on his farm.
Feedlot & cropland in one
Researchers in Argentina believe they have found the ideal stocking rate for an ecological feedlot system, which allows for optimal land use. In winter, the land is used as a feedlot and in summer for crop cultivation.
Where is SA’s silver lining?
I’m referring to the By Invite article ‘…and now for the good news!’ (31 May, pg 6).
Crème brûlée: kitchen pyrotechnics
Setting food on fire is just one of the many tricks used by restaurants to amaze diners. In this case, the use of a propane (never paraffin!) blow torch is just the ticket to caramelise the top of a crème brûlée.
Skilful pigeon breeding
It is crucial to mate super breeders to super racers in order to preserve a gene pool, writes Thomas Smit.
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.
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