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More about long lining
This technique teaches your young horse how to steer and stop, among other things, and will prevent injuries to both of you, writes Kim Dyson.
Remembering a true legend
Hennie Wardeck was a formidable opponent with a knack for selecting champion pigeons. He will be sorely missed, writes Thomas Smit.
Diversifying production with goat’s milk cheese
Brothers Jan and Dries Wiese recently added goat's milk cheese to their sheep farming operation.
A man of soil
Umkomaas Valley farmer Johnny Sfaelos forged a farming career for
himself 52 years ago – and the cost-effective ways of his generation
have helped him cap his costs. Robyn Joubert visited him at Valley View.
Value for money
Older readers will recall the days when fruit and veggies, selected individually and placed into brown paper bags, were bought not only for flavour, but more so on price. In those days, price was the main consideration.
Protecting your heirs
When it comes to important ‘personal’ documents, such as wills and antenuptial contracts, be sure you agree with all the clauses before signing.
Producing weaners for the feedlot
Zodwa Twala urges new pig farmers to receive proper training before starting their ventures.
We need answers!
It’s high time the department of agriculture drops the rhetoric and gives us a few straight answers to questions about our animal bio-security.
Watch out for weeds
The appearance of one or two unknown weeds on my land has reminded me of the danger of leaving them unattended just because they appear to pose no threat due to their low numbers.
Let’s add value – and jobs
If government is serious about creating jobs in the agricultural sector, it has to do more to encourage value adding.
Building agricultural capacity in Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) plays a leading role in assisting governments to grow agricultural sectors and build a food secure foundation. Rosebud Kurwijila, FAO representative for South Africa, spoke to Lindi van Rooyen about skills shortages and uplifting small-scale farmers.
Seen at Bien Donne
A huge success, the 2012 Agri Cape Week showcased a wide range of
agricultural equipment and attracted exhibitors from the global arena. Keith Grieve reports.
A season to remember
Record-breaking rains. A dearth of insects where there are usually swarms. Fewer birds than normal. Are these signs of climate change? asks Abré J Steyn.
Export surge for dairy
Dairy exports during March and April 2012 resulted in SA’s dairy industry becoming a net exporter of dairy products for the first time in two-and-a-half years, according to the Milk Producers’ Association (MPO).
Nothing plain about it
Jonno designs a beautiful four-bedroom house for Patience and her family.
Multi-million Namibian chicken project launches products
Namib Poultry Industries (NPI), that recently opened a multi-million Namibian chicken broiler, this week launched three of its new chicken product brands in Windhoek.
New chief land claims’ commissioner appointed
National Emergent Red meat Producers Organisation (Nerpo) said it hoped the appointment of the new Chief Land Claims’ Commissioner, Nomfundo Gobodo, would enable the Commission to speed up the finalisation of outstanding land claims.
Going for gold with kiwifruit
A six-week gap in the European and UK market for kiwifruit presents a window of opportunity for South African growers.
Brisk rhino buying at wildlife auction
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife's annual game auction, held at Sibaya Casino in Durban on 25 May, raised R11,8 million, significantly higher than organisers' expectation of R8 million and up from last year's tally of R8,5 million.
NW Cosatu takes chicken factory to labour court
North West Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) said it will lodge a case of unfair dismissal against the Potchefstroom based chicken factory, Chubby Chick...
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