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Project Southern Cross launched
Project Southern Cross, supported by Voermol, was launched today in Bothaville during Agri SA’s luncheon function as a fundraising initiative to promote rural safety.
Planting in crop residue, the Argentinian way
Co-operation between South African and Argentinian agricultural organisations has led to a series of multi-year trials in selected South African localities to compare Argentinian direct planting technology and conventional systems with those used in South Africa. Pietman Botha reviews the first year of the trials, which were launched in 2011.
How to survive economically in pork production
Neil Dry focuses on exceptional genetics in the management of his piggery in North West.
Succulent beef fillet
The ingredient list is short and the procedure is straightforward. It’s a simple fact of good cooking: the better the ingredients the less you have to do to them.
Competition Commission takes Sasol on again
After previously being fined R250 million for anti-competitive practices in South Africa’s chemical fertiliser market, Sasol is now facing fresh charges of excessive pricing for its polymer products.
KZN police arrest 3 suspected rhino poachers
KwaZulu-Natal SAPS suspect that the three men that they arrested recently near Jozini Dam in northern Zululand may be linked to previous rhino poaching attempts or incidents.
Nampo equipment reviews
A foretaste of what to expect at the show that just keeps getting bigger and bigger.
Livestock Disease Trends – April 2013
As a result of late summer rains during the first half of April there was an increase in parasite numbers (wireworm, long-necked bankrupt worm and brown stomach worm).
Ornamental fish farming
Produced on a small scale, this includes cold-water pond fish, such as koi carp, as well as tropical fish.
NAMPO grows!
This year sees nine more stands added to Nampo Harvest Day’s outdoor area, meaning more space for more innovative new equipment.
Optimise your computer’s performance
Finding out your PC’s specs and improving its performance is easy, says Greg Miles.
The irresistible attraction of trout
Anglers and food connoisseurs worldwide agree that trout makes exciting fishing and excellent eating. But what goes into farming these iconic fish? Lloyd Phillips visits Simon Bunn of Peak Trout in the Drakensberg to find out.
Agricultural jobs increasing – for now
Employment in the agricultural sector increased by nearly 8% during the first quarter of this year compared with the last quarter of 2012.
South Africa and Germany strengthen trade agreements
Citrus black spot (CBS) topped discussions during the recent bilateral meeting between Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Tina Joemat-Pettersson, and German Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Ilse Aigner.
New fresh produce hub planned for Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration (DARDLA) recently announced the development of 248ha of land over the next five years into a new fresh produce hub for the province that will cost some R1 billion.
SA tax regime
Changes to the SA tax regime mean fewer opportunities to minimise your tax liabilities.
An ideal retirement cottage
Jonno designs an usually shaped retirement cottage for FW reader Rita.
New from Horsch
The latest offerings from German manufacturer Horsch were demonstrated by SA distributors Terratill at a recent farmers’ day in Bothaville. Joe Spencer reports.
Spacing of Cucurbitaceae
I’ve been devoting so much time to the spacing of Cucurbitaceae because this aspect is so little understood and has been a limiting factor for countless producers over the years.
The relationship business
Last week, I provided a ‘Market Agent’s Checklist’. But, as with most things in life, it turns out this checklist is far from one-sided.
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