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Genetics fit for the environment
Professor Frikkie Neser, of the University of the Free State’s department of animal, wildlife and grassland sciences, says that breeders should aim for livestock suited to particular production environments. Lloyd Phillips reports.
Is there a future for DAIRY FARMERS?
Dairy farmers, hard-hit by high input prices can expect better conditions in 2012 and beyond. Koos Coetzee explains.
Certified SA Angus Beef – branding top quality
Angus Beef (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Angus Society of SA, is determined to add value to nationally produced Angus beef products through its Certified SA Angus Beef initiative. Chairman Hendrik Jacobs explains to Lloyd Phillips what it’s all about.
Success with mixed farming in the Karoo
Andy and Sheryl Duthie pay careful attention to every aspect of their mixed farming operation in Northern Cape. They also involve their three children in the enterprise, running profitable mini-businesses in goats and poultry. Heather Dugmore visited the family.
Removing the hazards from transplanting
We’ve covered the requirements for the most suitable seedlings in the past few articles. It doesn’t stop there, though, as all this good work can be undone during transplanting – and shortly thereafter.
Farmers venture into UHT milk
In the heart of the Southern Drakensburg’s dairy production area, Creighton Dairies, a milk transporter, has taken a bold step into processing by setting up a multi-million rand UHT plant. Robyn Joubert reports.
Marlow Agricultural High School bears fruit
One of the country’s leading agricultural schools Marlow, near Cradock in Eastern Cape, was founded in 1931 – with nine students – to support the traditional wool and mohair industries of the Karoo. The school offers a unique education on a 3 300ha commercial farm on the banks of the Great Fish River. Mike Burgess reports.
FMS shows off new tractors
Pietermaritzburg-based Massey Ferguson dealer, FMS, recently held a field demo at Cedara. Joe Spencer reports.
Catching your horse
A horse that refuses to be caught so you can ride it is no fun. But there are ways of breaking this bad habit, writes Kim Dyson.
Breeding quality
There’s no secret formula when it comes to selecting winners, but there are some guidelines worth following, writes Thomas Smit.
To add local capacity
A worrying trend is taking hold in South Africa – the importation of processed agricultural products.
Beating the cost-price squeeze
Input prices increase faster than product prices, but farmers can do much to limit the effect of the cost-price squeeze on their businesses.
Red wine beef casserole
This is a great classic with as many variations as there are cooks to make it. This version keeps it simple so allowing even the beginner cook to achieve monumental success.
SAAGA adopts tactical approach to get more avos into SA kitchens
With locally grown avocados hitting market shelves a little earlier this year, the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) will use the opportunity to encourage more South Africans to increase consumption of avos.
Farming for the next generation
Diversification and crop rotation keep Petrus van der Walt busy 12 months of the year. But the bottom line has been worth the effort for this 2011 Limpopo Farmer of the Year. He tells Lindi van Rooyen about sustainable farming and handing over the business to his children.
Grain handlers brace for 15 million tons this year
The Grain Handling Organisation of Southern Africa’s (GOSA) members handled 10,4 million tons of maize in 2011, of which 1,8 million tons were exported to Mexico, Italy, Korea, Venezuela, Kuwait, Iran, Japan, Madagascar and Taiwan.
Namibia launches R19 million game meat plant
Renecker’s Palace Hillside Elk Farm of Canada, along with an investment group of about five game ranchers in Namibia, and US-based Indian Gally International, recently opened a game ranch and meat processing plant in Gobabis in eastern Namibia.
Current land reform model misses the point – Roelf Meyer
“It should not be necessary to change the Constitution to solve land reform problems,” said Roelf Meyer, guest speaker at the launch of the Bien Donné Agri Cape Week in Paarl.
Expensive biotech hinders growth
Technology is driving agriculture forward and has been responsible for dramatic growth in countries that have adopted these tools. But small-scale farmers, unable to afford the technology, are being left behind.
Environmental regulations for mines ‘inferior’
The unhindered expansion of mining in Mpumalanga and Limpopo could compromise food security in South Africa.
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