Land reform proposals: fair compensation will prevail

The latest proposals for land reform have been met with surprise and panic by organised agriculture. But political analysts and the land reform department have stated that no farmer will be forced to sell land for below market value. Lindi van Rooyen reports.

Floods cause deaths, severe damage in Eastern Cape

The recent stormy weather in parts of the Eastern Cape claimed the lives of at least 11 people, resulted in over 2 000 others having to be moved from their flooded homes in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, and caused damage worth millions of rand.

A house fit for a manager

I want to build a house for a new employee, an admin manager, in Mozambique. Would you be able to assist with the floor plan design please?

Treating abscesses

An abscess is an accumulation of pus under the skin or in the tissues, and can also be found in the hooves. Dr Mac offers some tips on spotting and dealing with these injuries.

Simply the best

De Rauw-Sablon and Marcel Aelbrecht are the new big names in pigeon racing, says Thomas Smit.

OIE hears red meat industry concerns during SA visit

Various South Africa livestock industries reportedly welcomed the opportunity to highlight their concerns regarding the state of State veterinary services to delegates from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Paella: hot Spanish spice

This over-the-top piece of Euro-cuisine has a lot going for it. Firstly, lots of flavours. Secondly, lots of colour. Thirdly, its surprisingly easy to cook. Finally, its a dinner party on one platter. No additions necessary, apart from a crisp, white wine.

NH at the Spring Show

Now known as the ‘Spring Show’, the old Pretoria Show has become a genuine agricultural event. Joe Spencer reports.

Communication complexities

Communication must be one of the most under-valued and misunderstood activities on a market floor.

Dealing with Hawaiian beet webworm the biological way

The Hawaiian beet webworm is a caterpillar that attacks beet and Swiss chard. The moth’s delta-shaped wings are brown with white stripes.

Step 3 – How to protect the land

Monitor overhead cables and other potentially dangerous structures.

A case of price fixing against diesel suppliers

The Competition Commission on 24 October 2012 referred a case of price fixing and market division regarding the supply of diesel to the Competition Tribunal.

It’s all about scale, value adding & quality

Rossouw Cillié from Ceres is a dedicated farmer and canny businessman. He supplies markets and retailers with year-round, high quality fresh produce at reasonable prices. Denene Erasmus reports.

Swazi pots of gold

Eswatini Kitchen Honey is re-invigorating Swaziland’s honey industry through the promotion of bee-keeping as an income stream for poor communities. Robyn Joubert reports.

Pioneer farming in Africa – in the 21st century

These days, it’s rare to hear stories of a family establishing, from scratch, a commercial farm in virgin African bushveld. But this is what one family has done in just seven years. Lloyd Phillips reports.

Sharpen your feeding

What you feed a dairy cow is important, but don’t lose sight of how you feed.

Mountains of food, & empty plates

Vast quantities of food are thrown away daily, yet people go to bed hungry. We need a rethink.

Precision farming – suitable for large or small farms

Increased profits, exact management of land variability and enhanced environmental protection through better use of inputs – these are just some of the benefits of precision farming, according to US agricultural expert Dr Don Tyler. Peter Hittersay reports.

Agri SA’s response to the latest land reform proposals

Agri SA is of the opinion that it was not fair and equitable to encumber fellow land owners in a district with the financial burden of land reform undertaken in the public interest.

TAU SA rejects Zuma’s land reform proposal

President Jacob Zuma’s proposed land reform plan came under fire from TAU SA. In a statement in response to the proposed plan, TAU SA said Zuma's proposals are not feasible and may even be counter-productive in terms of food security.

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