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Precision farming – a global perspective
Precision agriculture (PA) allows farmers to operate more efficiently and become better decision-makers. Australian Tim Neale and Sharon Clay from the US took part in a PA conference in Potchefstroom. Annelie Coleman compiled this report.
New joint marketing venture for fynbos farmers
A new international marketing collaboration between South African fynbos producers and European management and marketing companies promises exciting export opportunities for local farmers.
Wage exemptions trickle in
Only 18 farmers had been granted temporary exemption from the new minimum wage for farm workers at the time of going to print.
SA Sugarcane grower at helm of global body
KZN commercial sugarcane grower Roy Sharma was recently appointed president of the World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) at its 11th conference in India. He spoke to Robyn Joubert about the industry.
Unions: healthy competition?
Spurred by the formation of Afasa, Nafu is at last getting its act together.
Cutting the risks of planting early
In frosty areas, growers usually want to start planting as soon as it’s safe to do so. But due to late frosts, the timing isn’t always easy to determine.
Milling company helps with land reform sugarcane farms
While it’s well-known that the vast majority of South Africa’s land reform transfers have failed due to factors such as inadequate
post-settlement support, in Mpumalanga the opposite is happening, thanks to TSB Sugar’s proactive approach. Lloyd Phillips reports.
KZN couple and son arrested for stock theft
A couple from Dannhauser in KwaZulu-Natal and the woman’s son were recently arrested by the Glencoe Stock Theft Unit for allegedly being involved in a syndicate that stole cattle and then quickly sold them again.
Nu Dawn Eggs: production tips and secrets
Seo Mtetwa, MD of Nu Dawn Eggs, talks about the company's beginning, success and future.
Managing heifers and first-calvers
It’s expensive to grow out heifers until they calve for the first time. It pays to invest in the heifer group, says the ARC’s Leslie Bergh.
Estate planning tips
In a recent seminar, Prof Willie van der Westhuizen discussed errors that could lead to tax costs.
Getting the most out of Google
Your internet searches can become more accurate if you know a few tricks, says Greg Miles.
The Albrecht System: uneconomical & outdated?
Local soil scientists are refuting the relevance of this 70-year-old
system when advances in soil science point to its lack of scientific value and many shortcomings in field conditions.
Imports take shine off sugar prospects
With favourable sugarcane growing conditions, the prospect of an improved season ahead is realistic – with the 2013/2014 crush estimated at 20,14 million tons.
Poultry industry in distress
Thousands of jobs in the poultry industry could be lost if the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) does not level the playing field between local producers and chicken importers.
Battling those burrs
Burrs in the mane and tail are not only unsightly but painful,
and can become an animal welfare problem, warns Dr Mac.
The Painter Putteries
Few other pigeon families have managed to equal the impact of these birds in South Africa, says Thomas Smit.
Contemporary house for years to come
Ngooni from Harare wants to build his first house and asks Jonno to assist with a design of a modern four-bedroom house.
Compost company embraces social media
A composting company has embraced social media to differentiate its brand in a competitive market. Robyn Joubert reports.
Challenger RoGator RG1100
The new Challenger RoGator RG1100 high-clearance self-propelled sprayer offers more power and boom-to-boom benefits to cut fuel consumption, emissions, maintenance and operator fatigue.
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