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Townies, not farmers, using banned pesticides
Many urban residents and gardeners, it seems, are still using the banned pesticides chlordane, dieldrin, DDT and chlorpyrifos, among others.
Welcome wet weather brings relief
Good rainfalls have offered some farmers relief from dry conditions. Rain was mostly concentrated over the eastern parts of the country with isolated rainfall over the central parts, said Grainvest weather analyst Louis Botha.
Too late for the health of South Africa’s freshwater resources?
upmarket national retail chain Woolworths has denied nationwide media reports that it had gone on record with its concerns about the impact polluted irrigation water was having on its fresh produce products.
Gordhan warns about global ‘trade wars’
The global battle between emerging and developed economies to keep national currencies low to boost exports and protect levels of employment, could result in "trade wars", said finance minister Pravin Gordhan at the National Consumer Goods Council Annual Conference.
How to speed up African food production
African countries need to implement home-grown policies to accelerate food production that are better suited to their state of economic growth and development, says Akin Adesina, former president of the African Association of Agricultural Economists. He highlights the main challenges of accelerated agricultural growth on the continent and gives some policy suggestions to overcome these obstacles.
Handling the leopard dilemma
A farmworker was recently badly mauled by a leopard on a game/citrus farm at Hankey, west of Port Elizabeth. This incident has led to the formation of a committee of concerned livestock and game farmers who feel over-zealous conservationists are misreading the leopard situation in the 500 000ha Greater Baviaanskloof. A member of this committee, livestock and game farmer Arthur Rudman of Blaauwkrantz Safaris, Uitenhage, spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Will blacks ever own land?
Instead of the option to buy at the end of the lease period, the land affairs department simply extends it, which means land reform farmers can't own their own land, writes New on the Land editor Peter Mashala.
Keep your ammo away from ammonia
Storing household cleaning agents incorrectly can cause defects in ammunition, reports Roelof Bezuidenhout.
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Bad news for critically endangered giant sable
Despite looking almost identical, a large population of sable antelope found in western Zambia do not, to the dismay of conservationists, belong to the same subspecies as the critically endangered giant sable of central Angola, genetic research at Stellenbosch University revealed. Denene Erasmus reports.
Why Botswana is good for business
The Botswana Innovation Hub has numerous advantages for the research and development sectors of the Southern African commercial scene.
Persevering with biological pineapples
Making the transition from conventional farming to organic farming, and then to biological farming, hasn't been easy for this Hluhluwe pineapple farmer. But achieving a higher yield in extremely dry conditions has made it worth his while. Robyn Joubert investigates.
Who should get the credit?
The recent tendency among SOME senior market officials to create the impression that they are solely responsible for the successes of a market hasn't abated.
Cabbage basics: nitrogen & soil balance
Many VEGETABLE FARMERS ask what fertiliser to use when planting cabbages. The question assumes each crop has a specific requirement, regardless of what's already in the soil.
Teaching your horse to tie up
Before you start these lessons, it's essential for your horse to trust you completely. He must know how to relax and give in to positive pressure. Once your horse is used to being tied, you can tie him anywhere without worrying he'll try to free himself violently, writes Dr Mac.
A farmer in need is a farmer indeed
After a number of dry years and with part of the region declared a drought disaster area in mid-2009, 2010 was always going to be tough for the members of the Upper Cathcart Farmers Association (UCFA) in the Eastern Cape. And as Mike Burgess discovered, farmers there have been reminded just how isolated they are from efficient state support in times of drought – and that it’s better to rely on the generosity of fellow farmers.
Good? Bad? Better? The truth about the McCosker Brew
Few people can claim to HAVE developed a recipe that's helped optimise rumen activity on low-protein, unpalatable, lignified sour veld. But Australia's Terry McCosker is one such person.
Do I need a loan?
Many new farmers lack the money to start up their business. But before applying for a loan, make sure it's really necessary, writes Susan Pletts.
Getting started with carrots
Here are some guidelines regarding plant population, fertilisers and climate to get you started on carrot production.
Tick-borne diseases in goats and sheep
These diseases are spread between animals by the bite of an infected tick - and animals must be treated quickly to prevent death.
Finding the perfect wing
The wings of racing pigeons are one of the most important physical attributes and breeding birds with the ideal 'wing design' takes time and experience. Thomas Smit shares a few tips with us.
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