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Bumblebees fly to the rescue
Bumblebees have been used worldwide since the mid-80s to deliver pollen to flowers. Now they’ve become ‘flying doctors’. Robyn Joubert reports.
Water supplier investigated
A company contracted to supply water services to the Lepelle Northern Water Board (LNW) in Limpopo has been accused of reselling water at a mark-up of almost 100%.
Floundering rand could sink SA
The plummeting value of the rand is good news for farmers in the export industry, but will impoverish the rest of the country.
African livelihoods at risk, says AU summit report
Hunger and malnutrition rates remain high in Africa, with extreme weather conditions destroying livelihoods and exacerbating Africa’s food insecurity.
Land promises won’t win an election
This is the centenary year of the 1913 Native Land Act and the land debate is heating up ahead of the 2014 presidential elections. Prof Steven Friedman cautions against emotional reactions and says that farmers should keep the government’s actual policies in mind. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
High Standard Veterinary Practice
The SAVC took note of the media reports relating to the alleged inhumane dehorning of rhino in the Free State province by
veterinarians which were drawn to its attention by seriously concerned members of the veterinary profession.
Slight decrease in fuel prices
The wholesale price of diesel will decrease by nearly 4c/l on Wednesday next week, the department of energy announced today. The retail price of petrol will be 8c/l cheaper.
KZN police pounce on rhino poachers
Following an unprecedented onslaught by poachers against KwaZulu-Natal’s besieged rhino population during May, KZN police have been able to make a number of arrests in an effort to dam this scourge.
Fish, chips and sauce
Mark Bittman, food writer for the New York Times suggests that cooking in beer is almost as good an experience as drinking the stuff. He says beer is a complex set of tastes almost the equal of wine as a cooking liquid. But, unlike wine, you can use beer in the same volume as you would water or stock. So what has this got to do with fish and chips? Read on, dear reader, read on ...
Party politics trump agriculture at DAFF budget vote
A number of challenges facing the agriculture sector were highlighted during the recent Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ budget vote debate in parliament.
Land reform a complete failure – Vink
“Land reform has been a failure in every single respect and this failure will haunt South Africa for the next 20 years,” said Prof Nick Vink of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University, at the recent Red Meat Abattoir Association conference in Stellenbosch.
First private agri-college in South Africa
A private agricultural college, the first of its kind in South Africa, has been announced for Bothaville in the Free State.
SA Stud book receives international accreditation
SA Stud Book was awarded the ICAR (International Committee for Animal Recording) Certificate of Quality at the ICAR annual general meeting held on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 in Denmark.
A stylish & modern home
Jonno assists Mary with a stylish, modern contemporary home this week.
Dealing with Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD
Osteochondritis dissecans is an extremely painful orthopaedic disease, but it can be avoided, notes Kim Dyson.
Doing sterling work
The challenges of agriculture and the highly competitive nature of international trade make it absolutely essential for us to have support services that supply statistics, information, research, market access, transformation, education and training so we can stay abreast of developments – and even forge ahead on occasion.
Soya bean processing plant growth
With an estimated R1 billion spent on expanding and building new soya bean processing facilities, the South African soya industry is poised to unlock value for farmers and processors.
Are nutraceuticals a viable alternative to AGPs in swine?
Due to underdeveloped gut microflora and immature immune systems piglets are highly susceptible to pathogenic infections which result in poor performance. To withstand these pathogens, a protective gut microflora and an optimised non-specific immune system are crucial. Feed expert Dr Thomas Volker explains why.
Germany wants to share expertise
Germany has much to offer South Africa in sharing knowledge gained during its post-reunification period. Ilse Aigner, federal minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, explains.
Smallholder mechanisation: shuddering to a halt, again
The government’s mechanisation programme is doomed to failure unless it is project-managed properly and regard is given to the many difficulties of operating machinery in a small-scale environment, says Peter Hittersay, a consultant in agricultural mechanisation.
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