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Abusing the Bushman’s canvas
Retired farmer Victor Briggs began studying rock art almost 40 years ago. He told Mike Burgess about the pitiful state of many of South Africa’s rock art shelters, and what can be done to save the Bushman’s canvas.
Doing their job?
Some market agents believe BEE agencies operating on markets are solely responsible for assisting and promoting small-scale farmers.
Collaborative efforts to combat wheat rust
South African researchers, in co-operation with scientists overseas, are using the latest breeding techniques in the endless war against wheat rust. Wynand van der Walt reports.
ANC appealing hate speech ruling
“Shoot the Boer” will come under scrutiny once more on 3 September when the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein will decide whether the song constitutes hate speech or not.
Better food access, not production needed to solve hunger
Too much focus is placed on food production instead of access when it comes to finding solutions for food insecurity.
Farmers need information on FMD control progress
While South Africa’s livestock farmers appear to be in the dark on the subject, government veterinary health authorities are reportedly making headway in getting the country’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease-free status back.
Record table grape harvest
The 2011/2012 table grape harvest season has come to an end with the biggest harvest season ever recorded since deregulation.
Dark days ahead for dairy, but hope looms
Challenges for the dairy industry abound as raw milk production increased, while demand decreased, leading to a greater drop in producer prices.
SA must take advantage of Africa’s economic growth
The economic outlook for the EU, one of South Africa’s core markets for agricultural exports, isn’t very good, and SA’s agriculture sector needs to diversify when it comes to export markets.
Decoding bat droppings
Macadamia farmers could benefit from collaborative work between South African and Danish scientists, who aim to identify the insect prey contained in bat guano.
Training hub for developing pig farmers
A state-of-the art training facility for developing pig farmers was opened in Baynesfield near Pietermaritzburg recently.
Eaten alive!
Screwworm outbreaks cause problems in communal farming areas where parasite controls are inadequate.
It all starts with a shell
Jonno assists a reader with a starter home design.
Seeding your land
You’ve dug your planting holes, and put fertiliser in them. Now it’s time to sow the seeds.
Getting started with pigs – 4
Feed will be your biggest cost when raising pigs, but they reward careful feeding with excellent profits.
A giant leap for local science
It was recently announced that a majority share of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope is destined to be built in Africa. Prof Justin Jonas, Associate Director: Science and Engineering at SKA South Africa, spoke to Denene Erasmus about the implications for Karoo farmers.
SAMGA resists plans for change
In what has been described as a tragic day for the industry, Louw Retief, mohair farmer and long-time member of the executive committee of the SA Mohair Growers Association (SAMGA), summarily resigned from the committee to express his anger and disappointment over planned restructuring.
AGRI SA calls for cool heads at ANC conference
Johannes Möller, President of Agri SA, says that he trusts that economic growth will be on the forefront of discussions during the conference of the ANC this week.
Micro mineral requirements
Supplements are not a substitute for good nutrition, but trace elements are vital to dairy cow health.
