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Farming’s value to society
American poet and farmer, Wendell Berry, writes: “Why should conservationists have a positive interest in farming? There are lots of reasons, but the plainest is: conservationists eat.”
Quarter share in buffalo bull for R44 million
A 25% share in a buffalo bull has sold for R44 million at a recent Piet du Toit Wildbedryf auction.
Nigeria faces avian influenza crisis
Nigeria’s agriculture sector is struggling to bring an avian influenza outbreak under control.
Flagship market sold?
The name of this column, ‘On the Market Floor’, was chosen for a good reason: the market floor is exactly where you’ll hear all the news in the fresh produce industry.
Land Commission on hitting its targets
Chief Land Claims Commissioner Nomfundo Ntloko-Gobodo recently shared the commission’s successes with Luyolo Mkentane. She detailed how the commission intended achieving its aims and engaging with organised agriculture to ensure that restituted land was used for the benefit of all.
The advantages of liming
There are many advantages to using lime. It neutralises acid soil and rectifies the pH so that the highest yield can be obtained.
Protect your cattle against brucellosis
All involved with cattle farming and milk processing must work together to control and eradicate this disease.
Mega farmers: let them inspire you
Mega farmers share a common characteristic: their success depends on dealing successfully with people.
Dire long-term drought fallout for Southern Africa
Schalk Pienaar, Agbiz chairperson, says that the current drought is by far the worst he has experienced in his 35-year career in agriculture. The effects will have an impact on the entire Southern African economy and consumers can expect a major spike in food prices from August.
Advice on how to mark your livestock
Marking your livestock proves ownership, and it's part of the record keeping that's essential if your farming enterprise is to survive and do well.
SONA fails to acknowledge farmers, drought
Agri Eastern Cape has expressed disappointment about President Jacob Zuma’s 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Five-year master plan to put goat farming on the map in KZN
Extended and extreme drought conditions, together with rapidly escalating food prices, have persuaded the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) to implement a plan to promote goat production and consumption in the province.
A room with a view of the Drakensberg
I got a call from a couple in the Midlands who bought a farm with the most magnificent view of the Drakensberg, writes Jonno.
State of the Nation Address 2016
State of the Nation Address by Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Joint Sitting of Parliament
Agri leaders speak out before State of the Nation Address
The eyes of the country are fixed on South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma, who is due to deliver his 2016 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 11 February at 7pm.
Entire country affected by drought, report reveals
The devastating drought experienced by South Africa last year could be expected to put consumers under great pressure for the foreseeable future, according to a report from the University of the Free State.
Time to put the economy first #SONA2016
Dr Frans Cronje of the SA Institute of Race Relations sets out the policy objectives that President Jacob Zuma should emphasise in the State of the Nation Address to rescue South Africa’s struggling economy.
5 reasons your horse refuses to drink water
A horse that refuses to drink will not only lose condition, it could dehydrate, writes Kim Dyson.
Marketing your fruit and vegetables
Providing a steady supply of quality products when marketing your fruit and vegetables will lead to success.
Herbicide – get more bang for your buck
Crop chemicals are expensive and if herbicide spraying isn't optimised, you get poor value for money, writes Bill Kerr.
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