Programme which is grafted for looting ‘Masibuyele Emasimini” by EG Thwala

What was the objective behind the establishment of this programme?

Milk in the cooler of Dairy Bell

Producer prices have sometimes been higher than consumer prices for some commodities

How agri-food value chains work

Farmers and retailers are often accused of ramping up prices. But Professor André Jooste of the NAMC maintains that consumers should also consider the non-food costs in agri-food value chains. Lloyd Phillips investigated the matter.

Balancing self-interest in new relationships

The chicken import dispute between Brazil and South Africa is unlikely to upset newly formed geo-political alliances – for now, says Saliem Fakir, independent writer for the South African Civil Society Information Service.

Non protein nitrogen in feed

Urea can be mixed with silage and roughage to increase milk production.

Lumps & bumps

The skin is your horse’s largest organ, so its important to keep its coat as clean as possible, says Kim Dyson.

Cultivating & planting

A wide variety of locally manufactured and imported cultivating and planting equipment was on display at Nampo. Joe Spencer reports.

A life of farming, and service

Gideon Morule of Mahikeng has served emerging farmers and proved his own ability on the land. He spoke to Peter Mashala about his experiences.

The legacy of the Wellwood Merino stud

Near Graaff-Reinet, on the farm Wellwood, one of the oldest and most respected Merino studs in the country, five generations of Rubidge sons have consistently bred outstanding Merino sheep. Heather Dugmore talks to Robert Rubidge.

Women supplying food to poor lose their land

A group of women farmers has been left stranded after their 4ha farm has allegedly been sold illegally as household stands by a man known only as Mzezane.

Water users must be treated equally

The Department of Water Affairs’ announcement that it will take action against farmers illegally using water from the Vaal River should be broadened to include members of the mining industry.

Erecting fences in the memories of elephants

The capacity of an elephant to retain memories may be helpful in dealing with human-wildlife conflict, like that experienced between subsistence farmers and crop-raiding elephants.

Massmart to launch Direct Farm Programme

With the Competition Commission having approved the Walmart-Massmart merger, the company plans to launch its Direct Farm Programme (DFP), which will be used to develop suppliers, in particular small and medium-sized black farmers.

US drought sends maize price to new heights

Consumers and farmers alike will bear the brunt of the drought in the US which has sent maize prices soaring.

Poor service delivery bad for agribusinesses

Poor service delivery, infrastructure constraints, distrust in government officials and the cost of crime are having an adverse effect on competitiveness in the agribusiness sector. Denene Erasmus reports.

An early summer?

Was this leopard tortoise washed from its winter hideaway under the shrubs in the Karoo hills or from a disused animal burrow by a downpour,

Brine proposals could boost prices

A proposed amendment by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) to the Agricultural Product Standards Act will reduce the content of brine in chicken to 4% of total mass.

Phase 2 of Lesotho Highlands Water Project well underway

Work on Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is advancing, with plans still on track to deliver the first water by 2020.

Sweet and spicy

This enticing combination of tastes and textures comes from North Africa. The mix of honey, saffron and nuts is common in cooking from Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco, and will ensure that this splendid meal becomes a regular item on your family menu.

SA prepares for fire season

Landowners in the central provinces need to burn firebreaks before the end of July in preparation for the wildfire high season of August, September and October.

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