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China’s agricultural machinery industry in SA
China is now the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery and a number of makes are popular in South Africa.
Fix the basics – please!
I’m sure most readers find it perplexing if the management of a business spends precious money on ‘beautification’ when the basic infrastructure is crumbling into non-existence.
Things to think about when going under cover
It’s extremely risky to plant tomatoes in the open in areas where hail and three-day spells of rain are common.
The revolution of game capture methods
Jan Oelofse pioneered a game capture technique that transformed the practice of antelope capture.
Farmer’s Weekly soars to greater heights
The Farmer’s Weekly team has been raking in the awards over the last month.
Beefy vegetable soup with herbs
Industrially generated “home-made” soup is filled with promises, seldom kept. Distance yourself from this never-ending disappointment with real and genuine home-made beefy vegetable soup with herbs. This recipe – a classic, family favourite – lends itself to enhancement, modification and customising, requiring only your creative talents. Just as good out of a thermos as it is in a mug or a bowl, this soup is a powerful addition to your personal repertoire of good food.
Good news for WC ostrich industry
The Western Cape’s ostrich industry has reason to be relieved as a recent incident of avian influenza on an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn would not affect the industry.
Agri SA’s mineral rights ConCourt application fails
The Constitutional Court handed down a judgement today dismissing an appeal against an earlier decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal, in an application brought by Agri SA against the minister for minerals and energy in the North Gauteng High Court.
Kiepersol potholes threaten farmers’ livelihoods
Avocado farmers around Kiepersol in Mpumalanga are losing millions of rand due to the deteriorating condition of the E514 Kiepersol road.
Alleged stock thief tries to sell brother’s cattle
An alleged KwaZulu-Natal stock thief, who tried to sell seven of his brother’s cattle without permission, could land up behind bars.
The art of world-class popcorn
Producing popcorn is a highly specialised industry that differs from conventional maize production, says Johann Kriek, CEO of the Bigfoot Trading Company. Annelie Coleman reports.
Much ado about mutton
Lamb is lekker. Lekker healthy. This message should be strongly conveyed to consumers and health professionals and that is exactly what nutritionist, Nicolette Hall, plans to do. Susan Botes reports.
All about aquaponics
Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial system. It is a great way of farming fish and growing plants organically – hence its increasing popularity in SA.
Clean government? Ours is getting dirtier
Fewer government entities are receiving clean audits. Greed and nepotism are at the bottom of this.
A fruitful conference
It was an experience of a lifetime when Makgetse High School’s Agricultural Science learners attended the Undercover Farming Expo in Irene on 5 March.
Land reform will remain a hot topic
Land reform in South Africa has and will continue to be a contentious topic. In resolving the inequalities of the past, the SA government undertook in 1994 to make sure landownership was more reflective of the demographics of the population.
Livestock disease trends (as informally reported by vets in South Africa) March 2013
In the summer rainfall area numerous reports were received of wireworm infestations. This internal parasite sucks blood and symptoms in sheep and goats are anaemia (pale mucous membranes) and bottle jaw. As it may be resistant to some of the anthelmintic groups farmers should consult their vet on how to control the parasite.
Millions spent on dryland maize in Northern Cape
Government has invested around R10 million in dryland maize on 954ha in the arid Northern Cape. Planting started in January and is part of a...
Jam-packed with quality
A small fruit factory on the Piket-Bo-Berg in the Swartland has secured major contracts in both the local and export markets. The secret to its success is surprisingly simple, as Jay Ferreira explains.
Inbreeding
Can cattle breeders benefit from mating related animals? Leslie Bergh provides some answers.
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