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Coming soon: hot weather lettuce production
‘Switching off’ a gene that slows germination in high temperatures will allow farmers to grow lettuce all year round.
Making strides in Striga control
A novel approach to controlling a destructive root parasite has produced good results with sorghum in Ethiopia, according to Robyn Joubert.
Milling industry faces tough time
Struggling consumers and high costs are threatening the milling industry, says NCM chairperson Billy Oosthuizen. Speaking at the chamber’s 77th AGM in mid-March, he called on members to act as an assertive, credible voice for the industry.
Farm with the breed you love
Being a part-time farmer on land surrounded by residential estates hasn’t stopped Piet van der Merwe from producing champion Dexters. Lindi van Rooyen spoke to him about breeding a uniform
Dexter with a calm temperament.
Constant inspection of your flock is crucial for success
If you want to be a successful livestock farmer, your animals must be the last thing you think about at night, and the first thing you think about in the morning.
Meat sector must retain trust of consumers – industry
Despite a vote of confidence in the integrity of locally produced red meat, serious warnings were issued during the debate about producer and consumer relationships at the Bien Donné Agri Cape Week.
Public/private alliance critical for successful land reform’
Government may be recapitalising and developing failed reform projects in agriculture, but the South African sugar industry believes private sector participation is central to the success of the project. Anwhar Madhanpall, SA Sugar Association’s general manager, talks to Lloyd Phillips.
Agri SA could still appeal mineral rights ruling
A play on words resulted in the Constitutional Court ruling against Agri SA’s landmark test case to determine the expropriation provisions in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA).
Umgeni Vlei gets Ramsar status
The effective conservation and management of SA’s scarce freshwater resources received a major boost recently when government designated KwaZulu-Natal’s 958ha Umgeni Vlei Nature Reserve as the country’s 21st Ramsar site.
Court victory for municipality in cut power case
A woman, who had her electricity cut by the Moqhaka Municipality in the Free State for withholding her rates and taxes, lost her Constitutional Court appeal.
Sausage cannelloni
Welcome to the unexpected all over again. Is this combination of extraordinary ingredients fusion cuisine at its best? Or just another good way to test the limits with a meal of astonishing quality and magnificent flavours?
Countering the abuse of cross-border grazing permits
Private and public stakeholders in the South African livestock industry are determined to put a stop to the abuse of livestock grazing permits issued to Lesotho citizens.
Ground-breaking judgement in environmental misuse case
York Timbers will appeal a R450 000 fine meted out by the Nelspruit Regional Court on 4 April. The company was fined for widening a forest road at its sawmill and plywood factory in Mpumalanga in 2007, without environmental authorisation.
Afgri expects huge decline in its poultry division
The listed agribusiness, Afgri, issued a shareholder trading statement on Wednesday that it was expecting a decrease of 25% to 40% in its headline earnings per share for the financial year ending 30 June 2013, compared to the previous year.
How to produce a competition-winning carcass
At a carcass competition, a livestock producer can test his
production methods and standards through the expert eyes of the judges. Producers and consumers also benefit from top quality meat. Lloyd Phillips reports.
Are SA’s small dairy farmers becoming extinct?
South Africa’s dairy farmers are operating in an unequal market and more government support needed, says Saijil Singh, lead analyst at international credit insurer Coface.
Massey Ferguson celebrates its’ 75th anniversary
At the SIMA Paris Show, Massey Ferguson celebrated the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the first self-propelled combine harvester. Joe Spencer reports.
Police catch 28 suspected stock thieves in seven days
An intensive seven day joint operation by KwaZulu-Natal SAPS Stock Theft Units resulted in the recovery of stolen livestock, collectively valued at an estimated R900 000.
Expo brings the farm message home
Throughout the past week the unbreakable bond between the consumer and agriculture was recognised by thousands of visitors to the Bien Donné Agri Cape Week at Simondium, Paarl.
Exercising a horse
Bringing a horse back into work after illness or injury is always a risky business. Kim Dyson offers some helpful tips.
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