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Viability of proposed Mpumalanga fresh produce market questioned
Concerns have surfaced in Mpumalanga that a planned large, formal fresh produce market will turn into a white elephant as has happened to similar markets elsewhere in the country.
Struggling ostrich industry suffers yet another setback
The plight of ostrich farmers is growing ever more desperate.
Constitutional court dismisses ‘shoot the boer’ appeal
The Constitutional Court has denied the ANC and its youth league president, Julius Malema, leave to appeal the equality court's hate speech judgement on the struggle song Dubula iBhunu.
Negative research trial results shake up hoodia producers
The Kalahari and Bushmanland's indigenous hoodia is marketed as a weight loss aid, but the recently published results of a research trial have put industry players on the defensive.
DAFF underspends by R100 million while farmers wait for fences
It would appear that the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' didn't deliver on key mandates as a result of an inability to spend money allocated to it.
Speculation mounts over ‘missing’ sugar
An undisclosed amount of sugar is unaccounted for in a stock reconciliation performed by the South African Sugar Association.
DA, FF+ want Zita out
The Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus have called for the axing of the director-general of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Langa Zita.
Tina’s hotel bill not the only problem
It seems that time is running out for the minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, to convince opposition parties, some members of the ANC, and leaders of organised agriculture of her ability to run the department effectively.
SA’s cherry harvest improves, but Free State bucks the trend
The overall cherry harvest for 2011 is expected to show a vast improvement over that of last year.
Plight of SA farmers on Lesotho border worsening
The recent farm attack near Ladybrand has highlighted the deterioration of safety and security along the Lesotho-Free State border.
How to treat liver fluke in horses
Fascioliasis or liver fluke is common in sheep and cattle, but can also infect horses.
Pigeons have rights too
An increasing number of well-heeled fanciers will stop at nothing to push their pigeons to the limit - even, it is alleged, using tough races to kill off weaker birds. This has led to a court case and the creation of a task team to investigate cruelty to pigeons.
Debate on fertiliser halts African food growth
Debate over whether organic or inorganic practices should be used to boost yields is slowing farmers' adoption of approaches that could transform Africa's food security.
No more single channel wheat marketing for Canada
The Canadian government is deregulating the wheat industry, ignoring the strident opposition of most grain growers and the Canadian Wheat Board.
Food prices lower, but volatile
World food prices declined by 4% to an 11-month low from September to October, but remain volatile.
Higher prices?
'Every farmer wants higher prices, but higher compared to which benchmark?' asks Mike Cordes.
Use sets instead of seed for onions
'With sets you'll get a perfect stand regardless of the weather and be able to harvest earlier.'
Stats SA focuses mop-up on farming areas
All indications are that farming areas were poorly counted during the recent national census.
Farmers urged to report queleas
On the eve of the summer grains planting season, farmers have been asked to report breeding and roosting sites of red-billed queleas to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Lumps, hair loss and other skin problems in pigs
Skin diseases in pigs can be serious or even fatal. This week, we look at the causes of lumps, changes in skin colour, thickening of the skin, and hair loss.
