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Extension services to commercial farmers in ruins
While the KZN Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development hails its extension recovery programme a huge success, there's been a virtual collapse of extension services to the commercial farming sector, reports Robyn Joubert.
Zuma uses farming to uplift his home community
Christmas came early for many poor residents of KZN's rural Nkandla and Mlalazi communities thanks to the influence of President Jacob Zuma.
ABC on what Wal-Mart bid means for producers
The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, has made a US,25 billion (R29,2 billion) bid for South Africa-based Massmart, a regional management group with large-scale wholesale and retail interests.
No more landownership for black farmers
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR's) decision to remove the option to buy from the standard lease contract between the state and land-reform beneficiaries has sparked concern within agricultural circles.
Prepare for the Consumer Protection Act
The implementation of the new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) will have far-reaching implications for agribusinesses and farmers as it means producers, distributors and suppliers will be liable for damage caused by defective goods.
Rural development department receives another qualified report
The department of rural development and Land Reform (DRDLR) has received another qualified audit from the auditor-general in its latest annual report. This is the second in its two-year existence.
110 rhino legally hunted in 2010
More than 200 rhino have been poached this year and 110 have been legally hunted.
Renown reserve invasions continue
The future of KZN's world-renowned Ndumo Game Reserve (NGR) lies in the balance, with no solution in sight to the ongoing land invasions taking place there.
What your cabbage seedlings should look like
FARMERS TEND TO ACCEPT THE seedlings they're given and don't pay much attention to what sort of condition they're in.
Three summer hamburgers
There's a lot to be said for handheld food. No plates, no cutlery, no washing up. And the variety of hamburger ideas available to the new cook is limited only by the imagination. Here we have three great burgers based on lamb, beef and pork. These recipes make a good basis and what you add to the mix is entirely up to you.
Matching your selected racing pigeons
Breeding pigeons that win requires perseverance, experience and a whole lot of trial and error, writes Thomas Smit.
Success with pigs
Former teacher and nurse Zodwa Twala of Kromdraai produces weaners at her piggery for the feedlot market in Pretoria. She urges new farmers to receive proper training before starting their venture. Peter Mashala spoke to her.
Diseases in tomatoes
Tomatoes can be affected by many different diseases - and some, like powdery mildew, can cause serious damage.
Interest fixed or linked?
You pay interest when you borrow money, so you must know how to negotiate and have a good credit rating, writes Susan Pletts.
Giving back – the motto of a BEE success
Kosie van Zyl hails from a long line of farm managers but 15 years ago he was given the opportunity to farm his own land.
It’s fly season again!
Since more than 10 000 flies can emerge from 1kg of horse manure to terrorise your stable, some form of management is desperately needed. Dr Mac tells us how to fight this disease-carrying menace.
Black gold: disease-free buffalo farming
Few farming enterprises can offer the returns of a well-managed buffalo breeding operation.
How to manipulate cabbage seedlings
Last week I discussed how to choose seedlings. Now I want to outline ways to manipulate seedlings for prevailing conditions.
Is the Kei Market coming right?
I last visited the Kei Fresh Produce Market (KFPM) in January and vowed not to return until they had cleaned up the place and it could sell fresh fruit and vegetables with proper hygiene and food safety.
Apple farming at Clan Leslie – take less, waste less, make more
By incorporating vermicomposting and worm-casting tea in its apple production system, Clan Leslie Estate has improved its fruit quality, reduced input costs and improved the soil and tree health in its orchards. Hayden Green visited Mike Leslie to find out more.
