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Rift Valley fever
This highly contagious disease originated in the Rift Valley of East Africa, and occurred for the first time in South Africa during the 1950's.
How do I apply for a loan?
Knowing how to prepare your loan application shows that you understand business and will increase your chances of getting approval from a bank, writes Susan Pletts.
‘I couldn’t let my family starve while I had two hands and a brain’
After losing his job four years ago, textile worker Mike Moloto set out to provide for his family by starting a farming operation. Initially, things were tough, but he made a go of it, despite struggling to compete against larger enterprises. Peter Mashala visited him on his plot in Soshanguve.
SAPIR results update – 2010 SA Prestige Invitational Race
The first section of the 2010 South African Prestige Invitational Pigeon Race has been completed and many fortunate pigeon fanciers have succeeded in impressing their wives - and their bank managers, writes Thomas Smit.
The modification bug makes a comeback
Many obsolete camera components are still very usable with some modification. And once the modification bug re-emerges, one bite is all it takes to get your creative juices flowing again, writes Abré J Steyn.
In with the old
I got a call from a prospective farmer in the battlefields area of KZN, to come and see three derelict old farm houses on three adjacent farms in the area. Erich was to establish a new farming venture on one of these farms; and required a home for the manager to be.
The secret’s in the sauce
This magnificent sauce requires one very serious kitchen skill: patience. The reduction process near the end is a slow one, but worth the wait. Begin by crushing and finely chopping the garlic, peel and thinly slice the onion and macerate the fresh chillies into a pulp, pips and all.
The hope of a nation
Phangisile writes an open letter to professional farmers-in-waiting, particularly students who will graduate soon.
R5 million allocated after Free State fires
The Free State agriculture department has allocated R5 million for disaster relief after the widespread veldfires in the province, but Free State Agriculture (FSA) is concerned that its members won't see any of the money.
Dairy gives back to the community
Learners at selected schools around the country were treated to free dairy products on 12 October as part of the Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) School Milk Day.
Emergency measures for adult mohair
The adult mohair indicator fell 9% to close at R70,85, despite emergency intervention from the industry at the fourth sale of the 2010 mohair winter season.
Rural safety plan finally launched
All resources that ensured a safe 2010 World Cup must now ensure the safety of rural dwellers. So said national police minister Nathi Mthethwa at the launch of the rural safety plan in Nigel recently.
Maize-based biofuel vital for the survival of maize production
The exclusion of maize as a preferred feedstock in South Africa's biofuel strategy showed strategic short-sightedness and deprived the country of the opportunity to overcome current low maize prices, said Grain SA in a recent position paper on the impact of low maize prices.
‘We read Farmer’s Weekly in prison’
Farmer's Weekly recently had the privilege of chatting to President Jacob Zuma in arguably one of his favourite places in the world - his cattle kraal. While examining his cattle, he relayed his love of farming to Lloyd Phillips.
Agriculture portfolio committee hammers new DG over annual report
Newly appointed Director General (DG) of the agriculture department Langa Zita remained largely silent when the 2009/10 annual report was tabled before the parliamentary portfolio committee - a tactic that irked the committee, which has grown increasingly critical of the department of late.
Leaked Green Report considered slippery
Leaders in agriculture are treading warily around the final draft copy of the rural development and land reform Green Paper, which was leaked to the media recently.
Land reform without end
A striking fact about the leaked rural development and land reform Green Paper is the absence of any redistribution targets for white-owned land.
Agricultural parastatals deliver encouraging annual results
Three agricultural parastatals reported that they received unqualified audit reports for 2009/10 and members of parliament's agricultural committee seemed encouraged by the performance results presented in their annual reports.
Namibian minister intervenes in export spat
New developments in the tussle between forensic services contractor Agri Inspec and the heavyweights of Namibian meat production occurred when Agri Inspec's managing director, Dr Hennie Kleynhans, allegedly returned to the border between 27 and 30 September, and, according to a statement put out by him, found fresh evidence that mature cattle were being declared as weaners.
Tailor-made insurance is safest, advises expert
Rising input costs and flat commodity prices mean farmers need to look at tailor-made risk management solutions, said Seamus Casserly, president of the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA).
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