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Satellites assist with water use
Scientists are going to space to help farmers monitor drought and irrigate their crops.
Sustainable Food for Life Career & Bursary Fair
A unique Career and Bursary Fair to introduce the agricultural industry, and more specific the opportunities within the entire value chain of the fresh produce industry, will be hosted on the Stellenbosch University campus on Thursday, 12 April 2012 (09:00 – 15:30).
Spacious Living
Jonno designs a beautiful spacious house for a reader.
About provisional tax
Most farmers as provisional taxpayers, so it’s important to understand the concept, says Susan Pletts.
Making a difference
Many young people have contacted me after reading about the Future Farmers Foundation in Farmer’s Weekly (8 July 2011, pg 76).
South African Sugar Association on scientific proof
I am writing in response to the article “Control sugar abuse” (17 February, pg 17) that was based on an article that appeared in Nature journal.
Reduce costs with contract harvesters
As most farmers already have too much to deal with every day,
a silage harvesting contractor can ease this burden and save the farmer money. Contractor Justin Nel tells Lloyd Phillips what such a service entails.
What needs to be done to ensure food security in SA
Too many people in SA still do not get enough to eat. To attain ‘zero-hunger’, organisations such as Grain SA need to work with government to ensure enough affordable food for our nation, says Derek Hanekom, deputy minister of science and technology.
The cutting edge
Falcon’s new Rotogang is now out and the word is, the company has got it right. Joe Spencer reports.
Bonding-your secret weapon
Fanciers who understand the psychology of bonding with racing pigeons will be able to use this as a secret weapon in a master breeder’s programme and during races.
Feeding your horse
Now that your horse is home, the wonderful journey of discovery can begin.
The Brangus Kings
Barry King of Bottelgat Brangus is the father of Farmer’s Weekly
cover girl Meggan King. In 2010 he and his son Llwelleyn won the
Brangus Breeder of the Year award and in 2011 the herd achieved the best Brangus intercalving period in South Africa with an average of 378 days. Heather Dugmore visited their farm.
Communication is essential
The huge distances between producers and markets. Perishable products. Tough competition. The lack of understanding of markets and marketing by many producers.
Square versus round plugs
In addition to seedling hardness, there’s also the matter of seedling size, which, of course, depends on the size of the cell – or plug – in the seedling tray.
The liming miracle
The results speak for themselves and it’s not for nothing that lime can be called the soil’s ‘antacid’.
Putting on a brave face
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech was upbeat in tone, despite the uncertain economic outlook. Below are some
of the aspects that are relevant to farmers.
The finest grapes in the Hex River Valley
Edward Taylor, winner of this year’s Hex Valley Table Grape Association’s Block Competition, produced Red Flame seedless grapes with good colour and berry size by employing strict bunch management practices and using new spray application technology. Edward, a member of the ASV Boerdery group, tells Denene Erasmus how he did it.
Quick Pasta
The copyright on this recipe is held by ten million Italian grandmothers. In other words, this is a classic, but for all that, a classic well within the reach of the new cook, determined to handle every single step of his personal carbo-loading...
Don’t raise false expectations
Promising decent jobs without explaining what these are, and then giving grants to the unemployed, encourages people not to seek work.
The changing face of agriculture
Small farmers facing the price-cost squeeze need to join forces to survive.
