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France bestows Knight of the National Order of Merit on Minister Tina-Joemat Pettersson
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has been bestowed the highest order by the French Minister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Rural Policy, Mr Bruno Le Maire in recognition of the “services she has rendered to agriculture”.
Making it work in Molemole
Lifting poverty and creating jobs through small agribusiness growth is on Dr Lekau Mphasha’s agenda. He talks to Peter Mashala.
Win a million competition produces five winners and five satisfied organisations.
A total of five Senwes customers found out on 31 May 2012 which part of the R1 million discount on their summer production account they could put in their pockets.
Experiment with Allan’s methods
Thank you for the excellent feature on the Allan Savory course (4 May, pg 60). Why is it that ranchers and academics are so slow to embrace the ideas of Allan Savory? Does it all seem to be too good to be true?
More rage about the roads
The recent article ‘Bad roads threaten rural communities’ (4 May, pg 56) has elicited the following reader response.
Land expropriation unlikely – analyst
The FW de Klerk Foundation says the Green Paper on Land Reform is ‘racial mobilisation against white farmers’. Political analyst Prof Steven Friedman disagrees. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
ANC’s land reform policy ‘socialist’
Capitalism in South Africa is under attack by a ruling party that is moving towards socialism and away from private property ownership.
North West farmers suspicious of R155 million projects
The announcement by North West’s MEC for agriculture and rural development, Desbo Mohono, that she budgeted R155 million for the implementation of a number of agricultural projects in the 2012/2013 financial year was met with caution by farmers in the province.
Shame on them!
DA spokesperson for rural development and land reform, Athol Trollip’s response to minister Gugile Nkwinti’s budget speech for 2012/2013.
Government curbs growth in poultry industry
Government needs to implement a blanket duty on all chicken imports for the local industry to survive the onslaught of chicken dumping.
Lemony soft-centred biscuits
Soft-centred with a crisp edge, these lemon zest accented biscuits don’t hang around long enough to get stale. Not only quick to bake, they also add their own special magic to the morning coffee break.
Defending ultra high density grazing
I am not going to make excuses for my and Johann’s strong language towards the scientists of the establishment in our response to “stocking rates and Karooveld”, the report on the research of the UFS researchers.
A fracking change of heart
Right up until three months ago, Prof Gerrit van Tonder was convinced that hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to explore for shale gas would not contaminate the groundwater of the Karoo.
What to look for at the Royal Show
The Royal Show is always a good place to see new tractors and agricultural machinery. This year will be no different. Joe Spencer reports.
Matriculant farms successfully with Boer goats
An early passion for farming can lead to a successful, profitable business for a teenager.
Corrie’s top quality pigeons
On 1 May, 72 outstanding racing pigeons owned by Corrie Naudé & Son were auctioned at the Alberton Homing Society, east of Johannesburg. Thomas Smit reports.
Using AI
Live coverings can injure both horses, so more and more breeders are turning to artificial insemination, writes Dr Mac.
Berries to the fore
Global demand for berries is at an all-time high, with sales in the UK, South Africa’s main export market for berries, expected to reach the £1 billion (R12,9 billion) mark this year. Trevor McKenzie, chairperson
of the South African Berry Producers Association, spoke to Denene Erasmus about advancing the local berry industry.
Reitsma resigns from SANSOR as General Manager
SANSOR, the South African National Seed Organization, has announced that Gerrie Reitsma has resigned as general manager, effective 30 June 2012.
Scientists find gene controlling vitamin C
Discovery may lead to new crops with extra-high levels of the vitamin.
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