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Where is their sense of honour?
Government officials’ ineptitude and laziness directly affects the lives of ordinary, tax-paying citizens.
Common pig diseases – 1
Pigs, like any livestock, are prone to diseases. Some of these can be serious and even fatal. Fortunately, most can be treated if caught in time.
Easy does it!
A US academic believes farming to be one of the most stressful occupations in the world. “Profits are uncertain. Producers must adapt to rapid technological advances and consumer expectations.
Putting worms to good use
Moving from pigs to earthworms is not a typical business move – but that’s what Umhlali farmer Barry Milstead did. It’s part of his efforts to farm his subtropical orchards more in tune with nature. Robyn Joubert reports.
KZN rabies programme reaches 120 000 animals
KwaZulu-Natal’s government animal health authorities vaccinated 84 869 animals against rabies during July.
Trevor’s plan for land reform & agriculture
If government succeeds in implementing the National Development Plan, over 11 million jobs will be created by 2030. Denene Erasmus looks at the plan’s ramifications for the agriculture sector.
Preparing for fire
Veld fires in a high wind move faster than a galloping horse, so be prepared for the dry season, says Dr Mac.
Co-operation works!
I was paging through the archives of the Institute of Market Agents of SA (IMASA) the other day when I came across the minutes of a joint meeting of the executive committees of IMASA and the Institute of Market Masters of SA (IMMSA) held 25 years ago, on 19 October 1987.
‘There’s no alternative’
AfriForum has been among the most prominent of South Africa’s
civil society organisations in recent years. Much of their advocacy is around politically sensitive issues such as land reform and farm violence. AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel spoke to Sean Christie
Europe’s anti-GM attitude weakens
The United Kingdom is showing signs of easing up on their anti-genetically modified (GM) food stance with two supermarkets allowing such food on their shelves.
– no risk to human/animal health
The article by the African Centre for Biosafety (ACB) “Food safety compromised by lack of glyphosate tests” Farmer’s Weekly 17 August claiming that glyphosate poses a threat to human and animal health is absolute rubbish.
How to protect your land
STEP 1: Adopt mixed farming methods
Food safety compromised by lack of glyphosate tests
South Africa is unable to conduct proper tests for glyphosphate residues on food – and until this capacity exists, glyphosate should not be allowed in food production, says Mariam Mayet, director of the African Centre for Biosafety.
Organic food doesn’t pay – Sweden
Organic farming has come under fire by one of the world’s leading organic food producing countries.
Pigs reared on pastures and acorns
Allowing pigs to graze like sheep will never keep supermarkets stocked brimful with bacon, as Charlie Crowther admits. But he has nonetheless found a market for his pasture-reared pigs. Denene Erasmus reports.
Battling those bad road blues
Poor maintenance of unpaved roads in the rural North West plays havoc with farmers and other road users. And the problem isn’t only confined to that province, writes Robyn Joubert.
We want title deeds – farmers to Nkwinti
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti should reconsider the new land acquisition system under which black farmers are not given title to land.
Veterinarians support vet bill amendments
Practicing vets in South Africa have welcomed the proposals in the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act of 1982.
Lely takes the lead again
A harvesting machine should provide high quality roughage and also work as an efficient forage transport wagon – the new Lely Tigo XR excels at both jobs. Joe Spencer reports.
Potato tuber moth and other spud pests
Many pests target potatoes but most of these occur very occasionally and are likely to do minimal damage.
