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Illegal pesticides en route to SA
Farmers should beware of illegal pesticides which are expected to arrive in South Africa by the end of the year, from India, Pakistan, China and Turkey, warned the Association of Veterinary and Crop Associations of South Africa (AVCASA).
Agriculture not to blame for poverty
"Unemployment and poverty in South Africa is a reality," said TAU SA president Ben Marais at the organisation's recent annual congress. "But agriculture doesn't have the capacity to accept responsibility for this."
‘Show a united front’, warns Zim farmer
Addressing farmers at the TAU SA congress in Pretoria, Deon Theron, president of the Commercial Farmers' Union in Zimbabwe, urged South Africa's farmers to show a united front to the government and not to allow politicians to take advantage of farmers' differences.
Land reform no different to nationalisation – TAU SA
While farmers are often threatened with what could happen when the masses are denied access to land, the question we should be asking is if government can contain a revolution when the masses are denied access to food, said TAU SA president Ben Marais.
WWF shocked over arrest of vets
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), internationally respected for its fight against rhino poaching, has expressed its shock over the recent arrest of two Limpopo veterinarians for suspected involvement in hundreds of rhino poaching incidents.
Winemaker and Land Bank faceoff in Con Court
The Constitutional Court granted well-known Tulbagh winemaker Nicolas Krone and his company, Twee Jonge Gezellen, the opportunity to challenge the principle of "paying up before arguing the validity of a debt" in a dispute with the Land Bank.
Issue date: 1 October 2010
Issue date: 1 October 2010
Department splurges over R17 million
The Agriculture Department spent R3,6 million on the provincial farmworker summits earlier this year and an extra R13,5 million on the National Farm Worker Summit in Somerset West in July.
DG bunks AgriBEE hearing
Agriculture portfolio committee members and agribusiness representatives were angered on 17 September when Langa Zita, the newly appointed director general (DG) for the agriculture department, didn't return from lunch to listen to presentations on BEE developments in agriculture.
SA maize for the Saudi Arabian market?
A technical analysis by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has indicated that Saudi Arabia could be a possible export market for South African maize.
Union to be resuscitated
The National African Farmers Union of South Africa (NAFU SA) has unanimously resolved to undergo restructuring to revitalise its mandate, with an emphasis on providing members at grass-roots level with better leadership, announced its president Joe Gondo.
Mines closing before receiving water licences
The Umcebo Nowesco mine at Brakfontein, which was established by the BEE company Umcebo Holdings, was abandoned in November 2009 before a valid water licence had been issued by the Department of Water Affairs, according to Secunda-based DA councillor James Harris.
Dr Dyasi’s handling of RVF ‘completely inadequate’
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP's) suspended CEO Dr Andile Dyasi would apparently have faced allegations of misconduct for the management of the 2010 Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreak, at a September disciplinary hearing, said Solidarity SA's Schalk de Bruin.
Farmers concerned over Pannar to Pioneer deal
South African producers are concerned that US-based Pioneer Hi-Bred's purchase of an 80% stake in seed company Pannar, for an undisclosed amount, could lead to higher seed prices as there will be fewer seed companies competing with one another.
Choosing the right cabbage variety
There are hundreds of cabbage varieties on the world market, each filling a slot for some climatic condition or purpose, and quite a few are sold in South Africa.
Chicken, rocket & hoisin sauce on flat fettuccine
First, let's tackle the pasta. Bring a 4l“ pot of water to the boil. Add the 500g of fettuccine and let it boil for the time suggested on the packet.
Watermelons get cute
I've borrowed the information in this week's column from the New York Times newspaper of 17 August 2010 - I thought you might find it interesting.
One happy family
I had a call from Ben in the Dundee Area of the Natal Midlands. "We need to make space on our farm for the next generation" He said.
‘n Boer maak ‘n plan
As poaching has threatened almost one rhino a day this year alone, South African farmers have resorted to desperate measures. With this in mind, Abré J Steyn decides to revisit the idea of horn farming.
Allflight winter race results
The affordable Allflight is popular, thanks to its cash prizes. Thomas Smit announces this year's winter winners.
How to tell if your chickens have NCD
This bird disease is highly contagious, especially to domestic poultry. Death rates are high and no treatment is available.
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