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RPO, Namibia counterpart smoke peace pipe
After some clashes in the past year, Namibian and South African meat producers have buried the hatchet.
Confidence in agri sector takes a dip
Business confidence in the agricultural sector took a knock between the second and third quarters of 2011.
Direct seeding for onions
'Transplant shock will make the plants bulb at a small size, or go into hibernation.'
Are markets really the problem?
'Anybody can deliver to a market at any time - be it one unit or thousands.'
Treating snakebite
Snakes are coming out of hibernation and now is a good time to brush up on your knowledge of how to treat a horse that's been bitten.
A South African first
The Benoni Racing Pigeon Market was a big success, attended by pigeon fanciers from around the country
SA urged to play leading role in African food production programme
The world will not produce enough food to feed humans by 2030, but increasing Africa's food production can help.
SA Stud Book to start own recording system
The South African Stud Book Association plans to proceed with its own recording system.
Forestry scientists seeking bronze bug specimens
Researchers at the University of Pretoria's Tree Protection Co-operative Programme have put out an urgent call to the commercial forestry sector for large numbers of specimens of the bronze bug.
Consumers demand meat from ‘happy’ animals
Consumers are increasingly demanding beef from 'happy' cattle that are reared, treated well and grazed on spacious pastures.
Rising grain prices, dwindling cattle stock create opportunities for SA beef
The high cost of grain is pricing many beef producing countries out of the market, leaving a gap for South Africa and the US to fill.
Supermarkets cut out private butcheries
Supermarkets are encroaching on private butcheries' business.
Carbon tax hurts Aussie food producers
Australian food and grocery manufacturers predict their operating profits will fall by an average 4,4% under the federal government's carbon tax.
Citrus prices to be squeezed
Citrus farmers in the Sundays River Valley are bracing themselves for a drop in the price for their produce, with the price of export citrus falling by up to 33%.
Are Namibian farmers too old?
Namibian farmers are worried about the lack of young farmers in their agricultural community.
‘We do support agriculture’ – youth development agency
The National Youth Development Agency said it has invested R5,9 million in primary agricultural businesses.
Emissions tax will raise input costs
Government has mooted a carbon emissions tax which will raise farmers' future tax burden.
Help ewes bond with lambs
Cut lamb mortality by allowing ewes and lambs to bond the natural way - by smell. Alan Harman reports.
Can a ley crop be profitable?
Planting a pasture ley crop is good for your soil – but is it good or bad for your bank balance? Robyn Joubert finds out.
Food price inflation hits two-year high
Food prices increased at their fastest pace in over two years when the annual rate hit 8,5% in September.
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