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Good planets are hard to find
Abré J Steyn speculates about the future we can expect should we continue to destroy our planet.
Consumers suspicious of US farming companies
American consumers fear that farmers are placing profit ahead of principle.
North Korean hunger: Concerns persist
Harvests in North Korea are expected to increase by about 8,5% from last year, but the country will still need to import 739 000t of grain.
Tax man grills Namibian farmers
Namibian farmers have criticised a questionnaire which requires information for the valuation of farm land for land tax purposes.
Stealing land
The Green Paper on Land Reform has been widely criticised in the media. However, quite apart from the mainstream� arguments that focus on the substantive issues it raises, my objection to the Green Paper relates to the tone, or language, used.
Don’t take risks on the maize price
Once again, the grain situation shows the importance of Safex for hedging against price uncertainty.
There’s hope!
The two organisations have hardly spoken to each other in 20 years or more.
Why are goats so special?
Goats are remarkable animals. They're tough and versatile, and have more uses than you could ever imagine.
Teamwork works!
Instead of threatening foreigners who are making a success of small businesses in our townships and villages, let's take some lessons from them.
Understanding commodities
The word "commodity"� is used often in discussions on agriculture, but what does it mean exactly?
Management: How to run a meeting – part 2
A badly run co-op meeting can be confusing and unproductive. By following a few rules, you can ensure that your meetings are efficient and help everyone do their job better.
Management: How to run a meeting
Meetings are essential in any business, including farming - but they need to be well-run to be effective.
Growing tomatoes
Do your homework carefully to profit from this ever-popular crop.
Know your cattle: Red Poll
Combining good high milk production and tender beef, this is a true dual purpose breed.
Can Settlers become a great farming school again?
Once one of South Africa's top agricultural high schools, Settlers is today a shadow of its former self. Its farming facilities have deteriorated, sponsorship has dried up, and many of the pupils don't take agricultural subjects. But there are big plans afoot to refocus the school on agriculture. For the sake of tomorrow's farmers, let's hope they succeed, says Peter Mashala. Read more in the 9 December 2011 issue.
Farmers in Vele’s vicinity unconvinced about promises
The future impact of heavy mining vehicles on roads close to the proposed Vele colliery is in dispute between the colliery's owners and farmers in the surrounding areas.
Brazil not put off by anti-dumping investigation
Peter Stossel, international adviser for Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, told Farmer's Weekly that he didn't think that the anti-dumping investigation against Brazil is fair.
Land claimants report department to the Public Protector
Two white farmers from Limpopo are reporting the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to the Public Protector for ignoring their land claims.
Empowering emerging citrus farmers
Since 2007, a family-run citrus business near Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape has partnered with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to empower emerging citrus farmers in the former Ciskei.
Workers’ and students’ unions demand transport for farm children
The Congress of South African Students and the Food and Allied Workers' Union in North West have called on the government to ensure that children living in farming areas are provided with better services.
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