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Ongoing court case of Mooi River farm murders
Families of the Sherwood Farm murder victims will not soon see justice done to the murderers, as one has been released and another’s trial has been postponed until June.
New kids on the block
With Lemken SA now fully operational, the German company’s products are available locally. Joe Spencer reports.
Long lining basics
Lay the foundations correctly to set you and your horse up for a successful partnership that should last a lifetime, writes Kim Dyson.
The oupa of SA’s red wines turns 80
Believed to be South Africa’s oldest red blend, Chateau Libertas celebrates its 80th birthday this year.
Nkwinti’s men neither willing nor able
Having had quite enough of the constant stream of criticism from fed-up farmers about the various failures of land reform, minister of rural development...
Grain SA helps spend recapitalisation budget
Grain SA (GSA) has spent nearly R29 million of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform’s R36 million recapitalisation programme earmarked for 186 black farmers in the Free State.
Rabies flares up in KZN
At least 97 cases of animal rabies have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal since the beginning of the year, with two people dying from the disease in 2011.
Focus on willing-buyer, willing-seller
The willing-buyer, willing-seller principle was much debated when the minister of Rural Development and Land Reform presented his budget speech.
Land clashes escalating
Organised agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal is concerned about the growing trend of land dispute-related clashes in the province.
R8 billion hunting industry wants to polish its reputation
The international hunting industry has suffered bad press due to the controversial hunting of big game species by celebrities.
Leaking borders to blame for fruit fly outbreak in Limpopo
Limpopo farmers are blaming uncontrolled border movements for the recent outbreak of the invader fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens (BI).
Woolies buys Nam beef
Namibia beef processor Meatco has closed a deal with Woolworths to sell free-range certified beef from its Oshakati abattoir in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA).
Taking the bull by the horns
There’s not much one can do about escalating administered prices.
Or is there? Robyn Joubert reports.
‘Drought-proofing’ your farm
The new Bioboost feeding system makes it possible to produce the equivalent of up to 30ha grazing under irrigation in a small 'container'. This means a farmer can increase productivity while reducing input costs, have a constant supply of fresh and highly nutritious feed available for livestock, and 'drought-proof' the farm, says Vivian Beukes, who developed the system. Denene Erasmus spoke to him
No corny Business
Just when you thought you had heard them all, along comes something else you can do with a mealie. Thanks to the Thai-style dipping sauce, these delicious fritters can be a snack or a side dish.
How to play the mating game
Thomas Smit offers some tips on how to breed quality pigeons by helping nature along.
Who is fooling who?
Who will foot the bill for government’s extravagance when SA’s taxpayers leave to pay tax in countries that appreciate their efforts? It’s something Gordhan and his sidekicks need to bear in mind.
Realising a commercial dream
Taxi boss and communal land cattle farmer Jonathan Lefakgomo, of Mmametlhake, in Mpumalanga, has been trying to build a commercial beef herd since 1991. He spoke to Peter Mashala about his difficulties.
Veld can produce high quality forage
We all experience defining moments from time to time that change the way we think. I recently had such a moment. It radically changed my perception of the value of veld.
Bioagronomy 1-2-3
A step-by-step approach to soil preparation is key to ensuring the
survival of beneficial micro-organisms and greater yields, writes Robyn Joubert.
