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Fish farming – coping with heat
An increase in water temperature means a depletion in oxygen levels. How do tunnel-based fish farms cope with extreme heat and ensure that fish receive their required oxygen levels?
Problems and solutions for difficult times
Commodity organisations are a “great strength” in the agriculture sector and need to drive “constructive change and effective disaster management”, said Bishop Paradise Mahlangu of the National Emerging Red Meat Producers Organisation (Nerpo) at the Agri-SA commodity conference.
SA can compete in the global livestock genetics market
South Africa is a top producer of livestock genetics and has the technological edge needed to supply high-quality semen to local and international markets. Dr Fanie Steyn, MD of Ramsem, which has partnered with Taurus-Evolution to set up a new bull station in Bloemfontein, talks to Annelie Coleman.
Forestry industry takes on diesel rebate
The SA forestry industry has questioned the rationale behind some aspects of the diesel tax rebates offered by SARS.
Fresh produce market forecast
At this time of the year, I usually make my annual forecast of the fresh produce markets. I peer deep into my crystal ball and, with uncanny accuracy, predict that prices for fruit and veg will go up… and then come down.
SA’s grain parliament to convene this week
The annual ‘grain parliament’, as the yearly Grain SA congress is often referred to, takes place on Wednesday and Thursday (2-3 March) this week at Nampo Park near Bothaville.
Heat and dust storms hit crops
The heat wave and strong winds that occurred over the western summer grain production areas of South Africa during the first half of February severely affected maize and sunflower plantings, according to Cobus Claassens, Santam Agriculture regional manager for the Free State and KZN.
Stylish and cost-effective home
Dear Sarah and Gary
Thank you for the informative afternoon on site and ideas for your new home. Attached here are the layout sketches for...
Gazpacho soup served cold
This, fellow kitchen mechanics, is a gazpacho. It is not simply a soup; it is a new way to combine the freshest vegetables and herbs to produce a memorably delicious meal.
Drones can take precision farming to the next level
Using GPS monitoring in conjunction with aerial technology allows farmers to increase farming efficiency. The results, however, are highly dependent on interpretation of the data and the type of technology used, says Mico Stander of Agrimotion.
Backgrounding cattle
‘Backgrounding’ is grazing an animal on pasture or in a veld camp and feeding it a supplement in preparation for more intensive feeding in a feedlot.
Do you have character?
A lack of integrity is just plain bad for business, not to mention the country.
The Darling of bush vine wine
Grown on dry, unirrigated land, Darling Wines of Origin produce wines with intense flavour and have proven to be as popular locally as abroad.
Claas at Agritechnica
The German firm was one of the stars of the expo, winning medals and launching its largest disc mower.
Tools for better energy efficiency
You can find hidden ‘tools’ on your electricity bill to help keep the cost of consumption down.
Propolis for aches and pains
In addition to honey, bees produce propolis, a sticky, resinous substance that can be used to treat a number of equine problems.
Growing cowpeas
This protein-rich nitrogen-fixing legume has a beneficial effect on follow-up crops.
Budget speech 2016
Honourable Speaker
Mister President
Mister Deputy President
Cabinet Colleagues and Deputy Ministers
Governor of the Reserve Bank
MECs of Finance
Fellow South Africans
I have the honour to present the 2016...
Learning from the lands
Every year offers opportunities to gain more experience and understanding of how to improve production.
Buying a bull at an auction
Chief technician at the Agricultural Research Council’s Beef Cattle Improvement Scheme, Frans Jordaan, discusses the genetic-based guidelines for ensuring the best purchase at an auction.
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