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Going traditional or modern
Enquiries from our rural folk are usually for traditional, farm-style homes that blend in with the environment.
Case IH at Agritechnica
The world’s largest trade fair for innovative agricultural technology was the ideal place for Case IH to introduce its new offerings.
Bemer, does it work?
Despite controversy, using the Bemer to heal injured horses seems to be popular, says Dr Mac.
Why violent strikes?
I’m not privy to the inside story on the strikes experienced in the fruit sector recently. According to what I’ve read, Dutoit Group in the Western Cape and Umbhaba Bananas in Mpumalanga have been at the forefront of the current wave.
Drought tightens its grip
The effect of the drought on agriculture is intensifying on an almost daily basis. It’s already caused production to decline by more than 42%, according to an analysis done by the Western Cape government.
Reduce losses with this drought strategy
Fruit farmers in the Ceres Valley will have to manage their water strategically this season, as parts of the region received less than half the annual rainfall. Louis Reynolds of Fruitful Crop Advice provides some tips on reducing water losses.
Preparing the soil for litchi production
If your soil is suitable for litchi production, it must be prepared well in advance.
Potato price highest on record
Industry association Potatoes South Africa (PSA) reports that potatoes reached a record price of R60 per 10kg on 19 January – the highest average weekly price on record for potatoes.
How to get the best from ryegrass pasture
New Zealand may be thousands of kilometres away from South Africa, but the dairy industries of both countries share similar challenges. Will Henson, agronomist from Agriseeds New Zealand, visited KZN to share his ideas on optimising dairy profit from ryegrass pasture.
Government’s approach towards aquaculture
The SA government’s misdirected approach towards aquaculture is clear, especially when compared with the situation in neighbouring countries.
Rounding up the scapegoats
The new year has started in much the same way as 2015 ended – on a spectacular low, with the rand weakening to historic levels against major currencies, little relief from what is fast turning into a catastrophic drought, and the downgrade of South Africa’s credit rating to just one level above junk status.
SA agricultural machinery industry ‘to fight for its future’
National tractor and combine harvester sales for the 2015 calendar year were respectively 12,2% and 36,6% down on sales of the 2014 calendar year.
Vegetable production in a competitive market
Growing vegetables is highly competitive, demanding and arguably the most difficult branch of agriculture in which to succeed, especially for new entrants.
White maize price at a 20-year high
The white maize price reached R5 020/t on 16 January 2015, the highest level achieved since trading in white maize started in 1996.
Driving empowerment with Angora goats
The Mohair Empowerment Trust has launched a project aimed at establishing commercial mohair producers within a five-year period. Mike Burgess travelled with the trust’s Bongani Ndhlovu to one of four projects in the Eastern Cape’s Karoo region to find out more about its unique approach to the sustainable development of emerging farmers.
What is lumpy-skin disease?
Lumpy-skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle typically characterised by nodules or lumps on the skin.
SA can’t afford to declare drought a national disaster – Steyn
To avoid an economic and humanitarian disaster government needs to take urgent action and declare a national disaster.
Cooking wild guinea fowl with sherry and red wine
My first guinea fowl of the year was klapped by an Isuzu on a dirt road near Karkloof. The next two were expertly hunted by a good friend and perished with all their adrenalin safely in their adrenals. Boy, oh boy, were they tender.
Farm attacks on the rise in the Free State
According to statistics released by Free State Agriculture’s Safety Desk, 79 farm attacks took place in the province in 2015, compared to 36 in 2013 and 52 in 2014.
Agri SA takes over management of Drought Disaster Fund
Agri SA will be taking over management of the Drought Disaster Fund which was originally initiated by Senwes in association with Agri SA.
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