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EC wool market booming
The wool market seems to be unstoppable and, with prices climbing to the highest levels ever, the industry is heading for a much needed upswing.
Problems can be opportunities – former ANC MP
When it comes to the National Wool Growers Association’s (NWGA) role in reconciliation, economic empowerment and nation building, problems must be resolved through co-operation and changed into opportunities, said Dr Manie Schoeman, Eastern Cape NWGA member and former ANC MP.
Contesting a will’s validity
Someone can change their last will and testament right up to the date of their death and disputing a will’s validity can be an extremely tough task.
Markets and jobs
There’s been a lot of hype in the media recently about creating employment opportunities in SA. However, seldom is anything said about the role of agriculture in creating jobs.
The changing face of SA fresh fruit exports
Stuart Symington, formerly of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, was recently appointed the new CEO of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). He spoke to Denene Erasmus about its plans to add value to the industry and about changes in South Africa’s fresh fruit export market.
Want a loan? Act professionally!
Over the past few years, many banks have been trying hard to accommodate small-scale farmers. It’s time that farmers played their part and paid more attention to their finances.
What you get , what you pay for
Biological farming will help you prosper, but you also need to change your attitude when it comes to acquiring the necessary knowledge.
Ballistics – the science of shooting for the hunter
The study of a moving projectile and knowledge of its design for maximum performance is essential information for every hunter, writes Jurie Nel.
Elandsfontein co-op success
In an area suffering from poverty and unemployment, Aredirisaneng Agricultural Co-operative in Randfontein is a shining light. This 10-women co-operative, established with funding from First Uranium Ezulwini Mine and receiving expert mentoring, is already exceeding its vegetable production targets. Peter Mashala reports.
Welcome in the changes if you want to survive, SA farmers told
Farming is a business and should be managed as such.
Shell publishes Karoo groundwater atlas
Shell South Africa recently released stage one of a Karoo groundwater atlas in what is arguably a step by the company to bolster support for its plans to explore for shale gas in the Karoo by means of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Soya bean and maize yields wither in drought
Most parts of the summer grain production region of South Africa received between 20% and 30% less rain in the 2011/12 season than the 2010/11 season.
Dry spell puts the brakes on original maize yield estimates
A February/March dry spell over much of South Africa’s summer grains production area has forced the Crop Estimates Committee to drop the total maize estimate by 399 800 tons to 11 305 550 tons.
SA farmers in Congo “miracle workers”
South African farmers in the Congo have been dubbed miracle workers by the Congolese government for the transformation of 1000ha of jungle into maize fields in just three months.
Employee accommodation
In this week's issue of FW, Jonno assists a reader Benjamin with a design for employee accommodation on his farm.
Action speak louder than words
I think the point David McDermott Hughes was trying to make in ‘Belong Awkwardly’ (17 February, pg 36) was not understood judging by the readers’ letters published recently.
The real farming life
I am not a farmer. My pitiful vegetable garden is a testament to that fact, but that does not stop me from getting my weekly agricultural fix.
The insight government needs
I want to congratulate Peter Mashala on his article, ‘No more forced farming!' (9 March, pg 63).
Producing without waste
Water, soil, time and other natural things are precious and should always be conserved.
The basics of creep feeding
This method is recommended for lambs or kids born in winter.
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