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Huge projects promised for KZN
KwaZulu-Natal stands to benefit from a number of massive infrastructure projects. Dr Zweli Mkhize, the premier of the province, gave a round-up of developments in his State of the Province address on 21 February 2012.
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New from New Holland
New Holland used the 31st LAMMA Show to launch its new T6 tractor range. Joe Spencer reports.
Rural security: what’s the plan?
The fight against rural crime depends heavily on close, ongoing co-operation between farmers and the police, as set out in the National Rural Security Plan. Sean Christie explores whether this is happening.
Doing things the professional way
It’s no longer possible to be competitive in South African pigeon racing without world-class quality pigeon stock, but there are ways of acquiring this without breaking the bank, says Thomas Smit.
Coping with colic
The threat of colic has to be taken seriously as surgery can be extremely expensive, cautions Dr Mac.
Starting small, making it big
Finding niche milk markets has allowed this small-scale dairyman to operate a thriving business at a time when many small producers are being forced out of business. Robyn Joubert reports.
What happens when farmers’ wives make a plan
The Eastern Cape is 'frontier country'. It breeds gritty do-it-yourself and don’t-give-up independence. And that’s the spirit behind the thriving Farmers’ Country School in the little town of Bedford, where more than 60 pupils are receiving a rich educational experience. Humphrey Tyler reports.
Switching to no-till – how it’s done
Henk Conradie adopted no-till practices four years ago on the nine farms he manages in Mpumalanga. He tells Peter Hittersay how he converted to this system and why it has benefited the operation.
Mushroom and pumpkin lasagne
An early morning visit to the Karkloof Farmers’ Market provided
the freshly harvested oyster mushrooms that give this pasta dish its distinctive flavour and texture. For the beginner cook, this meal is a double success as it is delicious hot or cold
Give credit where it’s due
Since it opened six or seven years ago, I have had a love-hate relationship with the Kei Fresh Produce Market (KFPM) in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
Lending muscle to communal red meat production
Mobile animal health units are roaming KZN and the Eastern Cape, with a view to improving livestock production and economic sustainability in communal areas.
Using antibiotics wisely
Farmers must use antibiotics more prudently to prolong their efficacy. Dr Maryke Henton, an Idexx Laboratories specialist veterinarian and Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership member, tells Robyn Joubert why.
How to harden seedlings
Seedlings need to be hardened to enable the plants to survive in the new environment where they are planted. But, as you will see, hardening has another advantage.
The green ‘guardians’
Are those who are supposed to protect us the ones hurting us, asks Abré J Steyn.
Improving the ‘Zulu chicken’
Increasing the productivity of traditional chickens is an easy way of providing food and income for rural families. Dr Ed Wethli spoke to Robyn Joubert about the success of the Umzimkhulu village chicken improvement project.
No more ‘forced’ farming!
Government is wasting time trying to encourage youngsters to stay in rural areas and farm. Instead, they should focus on those who are already working the land.
Building with stones
Jono helps a reader design her dream home on a farm.
How to do a soil test
Before you plant any type of crop, make sure you understand the soil. Here's a simple soil test to try out.
Healthy udders mean more milk
A farmer has to treat skin problems in cattle such as frostbite, warts and blue udder disease before they lead to a lower milk yield.
Speed up conservation
SA National Parks (SANParks), which is responsible for managing SA’s conservation treasures, came under criticism from organised agriculture recently.
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