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A reader’s novel design
A novel idea, limited space and a circular house, Jonno designs an octagonal structured house for Felix.
From farm labourer to an award-winning tomato producer
Starting as a farm labourer at the age of 10, with no formal education, Ntuseni Nesane became a leading black commercial farmer and an award-winning tomato producer. The University of Venda has recently awarded him an honorary doctorate in agriculture. Peter Mashala visited him on his farm.
Laws to look out for
Market agents, by the very nature of their occupations – they represent producers in a financial capacity – have a law especially written to regulate their activities and protect the producer’s financial interests.
Get the spacing right with these veggies
When planting any pumpkin, marrow, gem or other Cucurbitaceae, it’s important to get the spacing right. Get it wrong, and you could lose 50% or more of your yield.
Responsible landownership
Laws dictate what farmers can and can’t do. They are for the good of the land as well as beneficial to the farmer.
Land reform: government calls for partnerships with farmers
Rural development and land reform are firmly on the government’s agenda, according to Mduduzi Shabane, director-general of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR). Speaking at the 2013 Grain SA congress, he said this presented opportunities for the government and private sector to work together to address poverty, unemployment and inequality.
Learn how SAB’s hops is grown
Only a small amount of hops is needed to make beer, about 40g of the dried product for every 100l, but beer would just not be the same without it. SAB Hop Farms near George grow this essential ingredient in one of South Africa’s favourite drinks.
Give female farmers a chance!
Women grow 80% of food in Africa, yet own 1% of arable land. This unfair practice affects food security.
Albrecht misunderstood
Stressing the all-important role that the plant/soil ecosystem plays puts the Albrecht system ahead of other approaches to soil fertility.
Reshape the future of agriculture now
Water, coal, gas and oil. The future of these finite resources holds the key to the future of agriculture. That’s why farmers should participate in legislative processes to ensure the implementation of long- term solutions today, says Prof Kobus van der Walt, environmental lecturer at North-West University.
Susan Botes reports.
Solving soil problems improves uptake
Compost can make soil healthier and more productive without
costing the earth.
Farm management
Believe it or not, farmers frequently find it more difficult to manage a good year than a bad one.
Introducing Facebook
This ‘network’ is great for keeping in touch with customers and other farmers, says Greg Miles.
Donations & tax
From an estate planning perspective, a donation has several benefits, and is likely to save you money.
The wildlife industry rises to the challenge
“The people whose livelihoods are dependent on the sustainable use of any living resource are those who are the most concerned about its proper management.” These are the opening words of wildlife management authority and author Ron Thomson’s keynote address at the first
annual congress of the Wildlife Ranchers of South Africa (WRSA) at Castle de Wildt in Modimolle.
Draft amendment bill to re-open land claims
Land claimants from rural areas are expected to “come out in numbers” when the window for lodging land claims is re-opened, said Advocate Bheki Mbili, head of restitution at the KZN Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), at a recent media breakfast in Durban.
Mines should take greater responsibility – Agri SA
At the Agri SA mining conference in Pretoria recently, delegates said that while mining had an important economic role to play, agriculture should be treated as equally significant. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
Lower first quarter agribusiness confidence
Confidence in agribusiness dropped 15% in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the last quarter of 2012 and in comparison to the same period last year.
Handling stallions
Stallions can be dangerous and must be taught to respect you from an early age, says Dr Mac.
Let’s hear it for the ladies, ‘super hens’
When it comes to breeding, there’s nothing like a top quality cock. But don’t forget the hens, says Thomas Smit.
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