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Mauritius shines with renewable energy
The Compagnie Thermique de Belle Vue Ltée is one of several sugar-mills-cum-renewable electricity plants on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.
Agri SA blasts labour minister’s ‘intimidating’ farm inspections
National farmers' union Agri SA has expressed frustration and disappointment at what it described as often threatening and intimidating tactics when the labour minister recently carried out inspections of farming operations.
Finding water for the Vaal
If nothing is done to increase water availability in the Vaal River water supply system - including clamping down on illegal water use by irrigation farmers - it will be the farmers themselves who first feel the pinch of a severe drought-like deficit.
Preparing for a water-scarce future
By 2025, South Africa's total water deficit is projected to be 2 044 million cubic metres a year. Dr Anthony Turton, environmental advisor and the South African Environmentalist of the Year 2010, speaks to Robyn Joubert about South Africa's water scenario
Millions for disease outbreaks and flood damage
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is being allocated additional funds, finance minister Pravin Gordhan announced during his medium-term budget policy statement to parliament.
The best Beefmaster cow in SA
The WO Beefmaster Stud in Vrede took the award for the Farmer’s Weekly-ARC Best Elite Cow, writes Chris Nel.
Fight agricultural stereotyping
Stereotypical ideas about farmers and agriculture have resulted in many unfavourable decisions in parliament regarding the sector. Dr Pieter Mulder, deputy minister of agriculture, explains why these stereotypes must be abolished before commercial agriculture can grow.
Tsvangirai on land reform
It is not land reform when you take land from a few whites and give it to a few blacks, says Zimbabwean prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
State tractors – more questions
Questions are looming over alleged irregularities in the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' procurement of R50 million worth of tractors for use by small-scale farmers.
More than meets the eye?
What has happened to the police force that is supposed to prevent and combat crime and protect the community, asks Abré J Steyn.
Growing demand for export grapes
Table grape exports will be boosted by the EU's economic squabbles and increasing health concerns.
Mohair regains some losses
Mohair sold well at the fourth sale of the winter selling season.
A bruising season for avocados
Avocado production has declined by 40% from last year.
Man versus elephant in Zimbabwe
A herd of 70 elephant living in the Chiredzi River Conservancy, in Zimbabwe's south-eastern lowveld, is under threat from communities who settled on the conservancy since 2000.
‘Take steps to fill state vet posts’
The shortage in veterinarians, especially in rural areas, is reaching critical levels.
SA Stud Book, Research Council – the final split
The break between SA Stud Book and the Agricultural Research Council is final.
Lack of asset register blemishes land reform department’s audit report
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has again failed to complete its long outstanding asset register.
Pork industry faces stiff challenges – academic
New legislation on pig feed and environmental impact studies pose threats to the sustainability of pig farmers and especially emerging ones.
Bell founder touched many lives
Bell Equipment founder Irvine Bell passed away at his home in Empangeni on 11 October at the age of 91.
Sampro is the cream of the crop
The South African Milk Processors Organisation took two trophies at the International Dairy Federation's annual dairy innovation awards.
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