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IT in fresh produce
The other day, I met with two young people from the subtropical fruit sector. As we settled down around the table, they brought out their smartphones.
Using a smartphone for business
The smartphone puts enormous power in your hands. How much of it are you using to make a profit for your business?
The current status and future of land reform in South Africa
Land reform tops the list of priorities affecting South African agriculture, given the current policy environment in which the sector operates. Dr John Purchase, CEO of the agricultural business chamber, Agbiz, examines current and planned developments in land reform.
Smallholder farmers should welcome wild bees
According to a global study, smallholder farmers who attract more wild bees and other pollinators to their land could harvest up to 24% more crops. In contrast, commercial farmers remain reliant on managed beehives. Ecological entomologist Dr Ruan Veldtman of the SA National Biodiversity Institute and Stellenbosch University contributed to the research.
Emerging from a problematic past
This issue celebrates Farmer’s Weekly’s 105th anniversary, as well as some of the agricultural family businesses that have helped to shape the farming sector in South Africa.
Expect petrol price hike of at least 41c/litre – IRR
The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has warned motorists to expect a fuel price hike of 41c/litre if the rand and oil prices remain at current levels.
Tardy implementation of livestock import regulations put SA at risk
The National Animal Health Forum (NAHF) says its members are growing impatient with government’s slow pace in implementing amended regulations for the importation of livestock from neighbouring countries.
Land invasion near Northam
A farmer from Northam in the North West is embroiled in a land invasion incident.
SA summer crops remain under severe drought stress
SA’s summer crops remain under severe drought strain and widespread, penetrating rains are urgently needed to prevent the demise of crops still on the lands, according to a Grain SA statement.
More Winter rain expected in Swartland than last season
This year’s winter rainy season in the Swartland should be better than that of 2015, according to SA meteorologist Giel Hugo.
Parmesan dip biscuits
Most of us spend time and effort on making dips, rather than on the dip vehicle, call it what you will. This results in first-class dips smeared on sometimes stale, industrially made dip chips made of 90% salt and 10% very old oil. Here’s the best dip chip in the history of the world.
KZN agri-parks development on the go
The development of 10 agri-parks in KwaZulu-Natal is officially on the go following the recent induction of District Agri-Parks Management Committees (DAMC) for each of the parks.
Explore agritourism opportunities
Agritourism is by no means a new concept, but it is perhaps a business opportunity that too few South African farmers have seriously considered.
New Holland is tops
Joe Spencer takes a closer look at New Holland’s award-winning T7.315 tractor as well as improvements in other models.
A better house out of the ashes
Dear Jonno
We really need your help: our thatch home burnt down! Please find attached the photo of what is left as well as the...
Grooming your horse
A gleaming, healthy horse is a handsome sight, and likely to be a contented animal. But getting it to this condition takes ‘spit and polish’, and trust between human and horse.
The importance of pump selection
An irrigation pump ill-suited to your operation can result in wasted energy and added cost. For the best results, do your homework!
Dam levels – week 11
After heavy rainfalls throughout South Africa, dam levels in most summer rainfall areas increased slightly in week 11 of 2016.
Preparing to plant lettuce
The trend nowadays is to feed the soil and not the crop.
Diesel dispute
Misleading instructions. Unreasonable tax inspectors. No wonder farmers struggle to claim diesel rebates.
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