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Business ethics in the agricultural sector
“The country will not be a good place for any of us, unless it’s a good place for all of us,” argues business consultant André Diederichs. He believes that considerable wage increases and other short-term solutions are ultimately unfair to all role players
in the agricultural sector, and will cause harm.
Pushing ahead to change the face of potatoes
Plans are being formulated to get players in the potato value chain more invested in the success of black growers, Potatoes SA (PSA) CEO André Jooste said at the organisation’s recent transformation symposium at Cedara in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
Rare breeds should keep value
Colour variant game animals – currently in high demand – will soon be in oversupply, pushing prices down. This is according to leaders in the industry who attended the recent Trophy Breeders Seminar in Pretoria.
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New Holland hits the road for baby rhinos
New Holland planned to traverse 3 000km in a tractor to raise funds to build a rhino orphanage.
‘SA farmers are not getting their money’s worth’
South Africans pay more than four months’ salary a year to fund government. While those living in cities receive their money’s worth – more or less – farmers get the short end of the stick.
Pigeons and doves pose a threat to grains
Speckled pigeons, red-eyed and Cape turtle doves are becoming a serious problem in the summer grain production region of South Africa.
Ideologies that harm an economy
Political ideology and a need to stay in favour with voters is placing a burden on the economy and leading to job losses. Dawie Roodt from the Efficiency Group explains how minimum wages and labour laws are hurting the country. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
Unique school teaches horse racing skills
Horse racing is widely enjoyed in South Africa and abroad. Before a Thoroughbred is ready for the track, an enormous amount of effort, expertise and specialist skill has gone into the breeding and rearing of the animal. At Summerhill Stud, a unique school is
teaching these skills. Lloyd Phillips reports.
Plans to help emerging game farmers in Limpopo
Emerging game ranchers in Limpopo will receive assistance from the private sector and government following the recent signing of an agreement between Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) and the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Dedet).
A tin roof, or not?
Jonno helps a reader decide whether or not his house should have a tin roof.
Dealing with lice
Even well-kept horses can be infected by this annoying parasite, warns Kim Dyson
Baler scores again
The BigBaler range can now add a SIMA Silver Innovation Medal to its Good Design award. Joe Spencer reports.
Let them eat Fruit
The single-minded focus on increasing yield needs to make way for a multi-disciplinary approach which makes healthy food available to all, says Dr Stephanie Midgley, OneWorld Sustainable Investments lead researcher, and Prof Martin de Wit, De Wit Sustainable Options director.
Biggest ever wine grape crop expected
The 2013 harvest season exceeded the expectations of the wine industry and final intake figures show that this was the biggest wine grape crop ever produced in South Africa.
Nampo equipment reviews – Part 2
A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
Breath of air in irrigation water restores soil and improves yields
Activated oxygen water treatment trials in North West have shown
positive results in wheat and maize yields. Annelie Coleman reports.
Gene marker helps solve horn dilemma in Merino sheep
Australian research has shown the possibility of eliminating the horn gene in Merino sheep.
Pruning for maximum benefit in litchi trees
Research conducted by HortResearch SA’s Dr Steve Oosthuyse shows that timely pruning of litchi trees can produce a rich flush and yield a greater harvest.
Willing seller – the only way
The ANC’s policy decision to do away with the willing-buyer, willing-seller principle has caused dismay in the agricultural sector. But Dr Theo de Jager, deputy president of Agri SA, argues that this attempt by the government to save the faltering land reform process is doomed to fail.
Citrus exports delayed at Durban port
Citrus exporters have been frustrated by congestion at Durban Port over the past two weeks, which during its peak saw up to 200 trucks waiting two days to offload.
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