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Oyster farming in Saldanha Bay
Oyster farming offers several advantages: it’s sustainable, has low-impact, and produces naturally organic and healthy food.
Fresh produce: A complex business
The latest South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) crop estimate makes for interesting reading, and reminds me once again of just how complex the fresh produce business can be.
The Mooketsis’ fast rise to commercial success
Farmers Kabelo and Matshidiso Mooketsi had no previous agricultural knowledge before they began working on a communal farm in 2008. Despite a lack of experience and a difficult introduction to the sector, they persisted and now run an award-winning mixed livestock operation in North West. Wayne Southwood visited them on their farm.
The link between Arrested Ear Syndrome and chemicals
Arrested Ear Syndrome, which causes partial or complete failure of the maize ear, has recently begun to appear in local maize crops. Grant Pringle, agronomist from Pannar Seeds, details possible causes, effects and treatment.
Sunflower basics – Part 3
Compared with a grain crop, sunflower utilises soil nutrients exceptionally well. Here is an overview of the crop’s fertiliser requirements.
Efficient feeding during drought
Precision feeding can take the sting out of a drought, according to Dr Chris Landman, a feed specialist and consultant. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
The case against holistic management
Roelof Bezuidenhout summarises a study by American ecologist, Dr John Carter, and five
other researchers, who question the holistic management grazing system’s assumptions
about grasslands and how they are grazed.
Undercover farming: a solution for climate change
More farmers should consider taking up undercover farming, or hydroponics, as a strategy to continue producing food under drought conditions.
New or improved staff quarters
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The new Aperion
This trailer offers innovation and versatility, and could prove a boon for many farmers.
About equine leptospirosis
Although a vaccine for horses has been developed, we first need to know just how prevalent this bacterial disease is in South Africa, says Dr Mac.
SAMDPR Hot Spot winners
Thomas Smit begins his coverage of this legendary event with the fanciers who each won $16 000 (about R250 000) to spend on a brand-new car of his or her choice.
New Limpopo agriculture safety structure
The Limpopo Landelike Veilighiedstruktuur has been formed by TAU SA and Agri Limpopo.
How lettuce production has changed
Lettuce growing has changed much over the past 30 years or so.
Finding the fig niche
Hanro and Karin Knoetzen produce two varieties of figs on 8ha of their 600ha mixed-crop farm near Porterville in the Western Cape. While most of the crop is bound for the export market, surplus ripe figs are transformed into fig-based products for the local market.
Sunflower basics – Part 2
Limit moisture stress to enhance production stability.
Why synthetic mattresses make a real difference
Dairy farmers have used sand and straw as bedding in dairy cow housing sheds for some time, but recently there has been a change to alternatives such as recycled manure solids. Marié du Toit was one of the first producers in South Africa to introduce synthetic mattresses.
DAFF warns service providers against fraud
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has issued a public warning against fraudsters who use fake DAFF orders.
Agri SA and WeChat Africa team up to support farmers in drought
WeChat and Agri SA have partnered to create a mobile donation channel to help people in drought-stricken areas.
Oxygen and stocking rates
Any viable tilapia grow-out system is dependent on adequate oxygen levels. As stocking rates and fish size increase, so too does demand for oxygen, and it is important to ensure adequate supply at all times.
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