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It’s happening!
I regularly attack politicians and their bedfellows, and highlight the damage they’re causing to SA’s fresh produce markets.
Water and your cows
It’s the main component in all living animal tissue, yet water is often neglected in ration formulations.
The ssssssecrets of Ophidiophobia
Our fear of snakes harks back to our primeval ancestors – and is shared by many creatures. Yet these beautful creatures deserve our respect and protection. Abré J Steyn takes a closer look at what makes snakes so fascinating.
Paying farmers to conserve
In Costa Rica, farmers are paid to provide environmental services. This has helped to place the country in top spot in the ‘Happy Planet Index’, which measures environmental efficiency and people’s well-being. Can we learn any lessons, ask Roelof Bezuidenhout and Luke Metelerkamp.
Sheep scab campaign to kick start in N Cape
Organised agriculture has welcomed the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s Veterinary Services’ plan to launch the sheep scab campaign.
Pontiff focuses on the Horn of Africa
Pope Benedict XVI recently held a private audience at the Vatican with José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Tough year for apples and pears
It has been a tough season for apple and pear farmers who have had to cope with heavy rains during the flowering season, which negatively affects fruit quality and the long term storability of fruit, as well as wind and hail damage to fruit later on in the season.
Organised agriculture has many questions for new police commissioner
South Africa’s farmers’ unions are keen to meet the new National Police Commissioner, Mangwashi Phiyegi, to find out her plans on dealing with rural safety and security concerns.
Making money from arts and crafts
Arts and crafts can provide struggling new farmers with much-needed extra income, but this trade can often be full of disappointments, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
One agriculture, one vision
The theme for Agri Mega Week 2012, which takes place in Bredasdorp from Thursday, 13 September, to Saturday, 15 September, is “One agriculture, one vision”.
Late sunflower harvest
Nearly 19,5 % of the 2012 sunflower harvest has been delivered so far, according to the latest statistics from the SA Grain Information Service (SAGIS).
Former MP killed on farm
Former ANC MP David Dlali was murdered on his farm near Matatiele in the Eastern Cape recently.
Global food price softens
Global food prices dropped 4% in May, according to the Rome-based UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO’s) Food Price Index which fell to its the lowest level since September 2011.
An Asian inspiration
Jonno assists Peter with his plans to build a single storey house in Wakkerstroom.
2012 NAMAQUA – Flower Beach Camp – Open for bookings
Following a successful Flower Beach Camp hosted last year in the Namaqua National Park, the South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the bookings for the 2012 beach camp as open.
‘Stop inciting negativity’ – Dr Croucamp
“I am warning you now already. In the next six months you are going to get very angry,” said Dr Piet Croucamp, political analyst at the University of Johannesburg.
Getting started with pigs – 3
The successful pig farmer always uses good breeding stock.
Fresh future for guavas
A clever marketing campaign for guavas has helped remind consumers about the health benefits of this unpretentious fruit, and opened new opportunities for farmers by reviving the demand for fresh guavas in supermarkets. Denene Erasmus investigates.
DAFF will not lose Marine Stewardship Council membership
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) would like to reassure the fishing industry as a whole – owners and workers alike...
No laughing matter
There is a joke doing the rounds, it goes as follows:
