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A busy year for Grain SA
After nine months on the job, Jannie de Villiers has settled comfortably into the seat of CEO at Grain SA.
Georgia on their minds: Why SA farmers and investors are looking east
The natural beauty isn't the only reason why many agri-investors are eyeing Georgia. During a whirlwind tour as guest of the State Ministry on Diaspora Issues, Farmer's Weekly editor Alita van der Walt was introduced to the reforms stimulating economic growth and encouraging foreign investment.
Au naturel or not?
Inspired by the sunbirds in her garden, Jo Hedges ponders the impact of indigenous vegetation and which plants are the best for the garden
Maize exports: Shortfall looms
Sharp increases in maize exports are good news for the South African maize industry.
Dealing with some difficult add-ons
Jonno helps a reader incorporate a rondavel with a living area at a different height.
Can Chenin drive SA’s white wines?
Chenin Blanc's potential to drive the South African white wine category, as the country's signature or reference wine, was recently discussed.
Lack of fences threatens farming in North West
The lack of fencing in the communal areas in North West poses a threat to both commercial and communal agriculture.
Irish cheese imports seized
The dairy industry is hoping that the seizure of 22t of cheap cheddar cheese imported from Ireland will depress imports and relieve pressure on the local market.
Go green with the Sepcom
An advanced solids-liquid separating machine will help industrial and farming operations comply with increasingly stringent environmental laws.
De Villiers, Mokgatle in review
Nine months into his tenure as CEO of Grain SA, Jannie de Villiers has pushed for transformation at the industry body.
Seed companies refuse to give up on merger
Seed companies Du Pont Pioneer and Pannar have filed an appeal with the Competition Appeal Court to try and have a decision disallowing their proposed merger overturned.
Top companies vs important companies
'You can't feed all those people with platinum, gold or computer chips.'
Working around onion bolting
I am sure that anyone who grows onions has experienced bolting at some time or another if you haven't you're probably losing some of the crop's potential.
World Bank to help SA achieve rural development
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has partnered with the World Bank to get rural communities involved in community-driven development projects.
Wool still supported by short supply
At the recent wool auction in Port Elizabeth, the Merino indicator came under pressure although quality wools were still keenly sought after.
Tongaat-Hulett cashes in on African growth
Sugar producer Tongaat-Hulett saw its nett profit for the first six months of the year until the end of September rise to R597 million.
The Green Paper on Land Reform
This discussion document recently issued by the government doesn't make for pleasant reading, especially if you're a farmer
Farmer registration campaign resumes
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has resumed a highly criticised farmer register survey, previously suspended due to the national census.
Apies River a disaster area
Large quantities of raw sewage is flowing into the Apies River daily.
Beware those downside risks
Although the world economy remains uncertain, global food supply and demand are favourable, so farmers can expect product prices at current or higher levels in the coming year.
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