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Lower carryover stocks to bring relief for wheat and maize farmers
Lower international carryover stocks for wheat and maize are expected for the 2010/11 season, according to the International Grains Council's 2010 Market Report.
Avocadoes hard hit by hail
Hail storms in Limpopo's avocado-growing areas could affect the availability and, therefore, the prices of avocados in 2011, according to Rudolf Badenhorst, SA Subtropical Fruit Growers Association industry affairs manager.
Dairy farmers could get more cream from their milk
With milk volumes only slightly higher than dairy consumption, and imports at lower levels than last year, the Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) hopes there might be sufficient impetus to push up the milk price in the first quarter of 2011, according to MPO chairperson Dean Kleynhans.
What will water and mining leaders be dealing with in 2011?
The yearly performances of the mineral resources and water departments have mostly diminished farmers' livelihoods for many years.
Summer will blow hot and cool
Farmers in the summer rainfall areas can expect a relatively cool summer in 2011 with normal to below-normal temperatures, while farmers in the Western Cape's winter rainfall area can expect a very hot summer.
Tough year ahead for agriculture
The AGRICULTURE Department had a rough 2010.
Things to do this year
We all need some goals to work towards, even if it means resolving to have some faith in government's promises to help emerging farmers, writes Phangisile.
The year ahead
Agri SA president Johannes Möller's New Year message to farmers is one of optimism and opportunity.
Caring for piglets before weaning
The pig farmer can ensure maximum survival by understanding and meeting the piglets' needs.
Types of mulches – part 2
We look at using pine needles, leaves, lawn clippings, straw, compost and straw manure as mulch.
What patronage shares mean
Co-operatives must reward members who work harder on the co-operative's behalf and deal with members who try to get away with the least amount of work.
A christmas feast
Double-stuffed chicken & mango pud.
Don’t read too much into current growth rate
The agricultural sector recorded a positive growth of 16,3% in the third quarter of 2010. This follows a 4,9% growth rate in the first quarter and a 13,6% growth rate in the second quarter, said Statistics SA.
NWK could face R50 million fine
A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that found Lichtenburg agricultural company NWK guilty of simulating a loan agreement with First National Bank (FNB) to increase its interest deduction for tax purposes has come as a surprise for NWK's top brass.
Pioneer’s R12/share offer ‘ridiculous’
If farmers and others holding 35% of KWV put on a united front, they can ward off a possible buy out of the 92-year-old company by Pioneer Foods.
False armyworm responsible for up to 50% losses of the barley harvest
The insect responsible for the loss ofup to 50% of barley harvests in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme in the Northern Cape has been identified as the false armyworm (Leucania loreyi).
Issue date: 31 December 2010
Issue date: 31 December 2010
Train to Mozambique starts rolling
After a recent agricultural meetingin Xai-Xai, Mozambique, Agri SA will set up a branch there, dubbed Agri SAMos.
Worsening condition of SA roads to cost billions
South Africa's roads, especially in the countryside, are in an extremely bad condition, with a study by the South African Road Federation indicating that potholes cost motorists R50 billion in vehicle repairs and injuries every year.
Barloworld confident of grabbing market-share with economy tractors
Well-known industrial machinery marketer Barloworld is confident its introduction of two low-cost tractor ranges in an already hotly contested South African market segment will bear fruit for the company.
Increase in November tractor sales ‘encouraging’
Given the late onset of summer rainsand the expectation that 10% less maize will be planted this year, the 4,8% increase in November 2010 tractor sales compared to November 2009, was "quite encouraging," said the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) in a statement.
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