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Prepare for a great racing season
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a new starter or an old hand at pigeon racing, without well-defined goals and proper preparation you’re not going to be a competitive fancier, says Thomas Smit.
Piebald or Pinto?
Piebald and pinto horses have large areas of white hair, with pink skin underneath, due to a lack of pigmentation, says Dr Mac.
New harvesters from John Deere
The S-Series combines have more power, capacity and larger header options for increased productivity. Joe Spencer reports.
Marketing is key
A young farmer recently asked me about marketing. His two basic questions were, “How do I go about supplying the markets?” and “What about...
Dealing with leaf miners
The leaf miner, which was once so feared, should now only be a mild irritation or no problem at all. If this is not...
Maize trials: Western region
The ARC-Grain Crops Institute recently published its annual report on the 2010/2011 and the multi-seasonal results going back to 2008/2009 for the national cultivar trials for maize.
Reducing the distance between farm & fork
Jasmyn in Hartbeespoort has grown from a double garage-size farm stall to a farmers’ market of choice for fresh food lovers in the Gauteng area. The farm and shop are run side-by-side, ensuring that customers gets the freshest produce, and the absence of a middleman ensures greater profits.
Land Bank claims back its market share
Land Bank CEO Phakamani Hadebe has been responsible for the positive turnaround of the bank and making the institution financially credible once again. He speaks candidly to Lindi van Rooyen about the past shortcomings of Land Bank and the bright future ahead.
Expanding a dairy enterprise
South Africans consume a mere 145ml of milk per person per day – so there’s room for expansion. But how? In fact, farmers have several options.
Parliament hears pleas to legalise horn trade
The fight against rhino poaching shifted to parliament recently when members of the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs heard oral submissions on various strategies...
SA can grow 2 million tons of soya beans by 2020
South Africa’s Protein Research Foundation (PRF), which researches and promotes the local production and processing of plant-based proteins, believes the country could, and should,...
Agri schools hampered by money, skills
Sean Christie looks at the reasons for the decline in the number of agri students in our agricultural schools.
Nguni project opens opportunities for rural communal farmers
A farmer development project involving collaboration between universities, the department of agriculture and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is starting to prove successful for...
Zuma, government officials held in contempt of court
Free State Agriculture (FSA) is holding 14 parties in contempt of court, including President Jacob Zuma, ministers for the department of agriculture, the department...
Study on restitution disputed by ministry
A study by the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) claims that the number of hectares transferred through the land restitution programme could...
Maize plantings up on expectations of high exports
The 10,87% increase in total maize plantings during the 2011/12 summer compared to the 2010/11 summer was mainly driven by expectations of higher prices...
All clear for Dusi paddlers
Efforts by the Dusi Umgeni Conservation Trust (DUCT) to restore the health of Durban’s uMngeni River between Midmar Dam and Blue Lagoon are paying...
Nam Dairy producers brace for milk war
Namibia dairy producers have warned against dumping tactics by South African milk companies after an industry protection measure on long-life milk (UHT) lapsed on...
Tensions simmer over halaal pork saga
The Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT), which issues and regulates halaal certificates in South Africa, has come under fire for not being diligent...
A challenging year ahead for agribusinesses
A fragile international economy, slow economic growth rate, the high cost of doing business in South Africa and political uncertainties will be some of...
