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Zimbabwean farmers part of the solution, not the problem – Mulder

Agriculture's deputy minister Dr Pieter Mulder is convinced the pendulum will swing for Zimbabwean farmers, and they should stand strong and not lose hope now. "Racism played a major role in bringing the Zimbabwean agricultural situation to where it is today," said Dr Mulder, at the Boland Kamerade's Angus Beef Day in Stellenbosch.

“Canned” lions now need a lifeline

The High Court upheld the provisional ban on hunting of captive-bred lions in a recent ruling. Animal wellfare and lion breeders alike are worried about the unintended consequences of the ruling.

Farming income to slow down

Real nett farming income in South Africa is expected to slow an average 12% this year, and 10% next year, due to a decline in gross income, according to a recent report by the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) on the South African agricultural baseline. Last year, real nett farming income increased by 21%.

Sugar sector shrinks but tariffs to be corrected

The South African sugar industry continues to experience declining financial returns, despite being one of the world's most efficient sugar producers.

Steak sauce skills

NO DOUBT YOU WILL HAVE NOTED a distinct lack of quantities for some of the sauce ingredients. This is not an error. The reasons will emerge as the recipe unfolds.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

The scaly wings

Moths are not as popular or admired for their beauty as their cousins the butterflies. However, they have an essential ecological role as pollinators and are essential to life on earth, writes Abré J Steyn

Solar-powered bluetooth car kit

The new LG solar-charging, hands-free kit enhances convenience, writes Chris Nel.LG Electronics has launched the new LG HFB-500 Bluetooth Solar Car Kit. It's a portable device connecting to almost every Bluetooth-enabled cellphone for hands-free convenience.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Pigeon racing: examine the eyes

A number of ambitious beginners in the pigeon sport have asked what to look for in the eye of a racing pigeon. The information here is based on my own experience and, in my view, is backed by results.

Opening doors for farming boys

Founded on Christian principles and old-fashioned hard work, Zakhe private college trains previously disadvantaged boys to farm, and twice achieved a 100% matric pass rate. And by taking on Zakhe apprentices, farmers can help shape South Africa's farm managers of the future. Robyn Joubert reports.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Tempting molasses

It's good to remember too much of a sweet thing isn't a good thing, writes Kim Dyson.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Maximise yield & save with green manure crops

Green manure crops are rising in popularity once again, finding favour as a sustainable management tool to improve various soil conditions and yield. Unlike fertiliser, green manure crops are not a quick-fix solution and the initial capital investment might raise scepticism among farmers, but Robyn Joubert finds they'll save money in the long run.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Caught between two fires

The EU and US new export subsidies are bad news, not only for dairy farmers, but for all farmers.
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Do dips cause brain damage?

A new study found farmers who use sheep dips have impaired brain function. Alan Harman reports.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Algae: a new animal feed?

Algae has potential as animal feed, since it's rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

ARC starts researching conservation agriculture

With the adoption of conservation agriculture growing in South Africa, various Agricultural Research Council (ARC) institutes have now started to research it. Peter Hittersay reports.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Expect things to get worse before they get better

Feudal-style title hold, failed land-reform farms and meeting distribution targets are just a few of the headaches facing Gugile Nkwinti, the new Department of Land Reform and Rural Development head, writes Stephan HofstÃ¤tter.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Bucking the wool trend with fertile Dormers

The high-altitude Barkly East district in the Eastern Cape is traditionally a wool-producing area, but with their 188% lambing percentage, Tippy Dormehl's mutton-producing Dormers have convinced the sceptics, writes Mike Burgess.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Nice to meet you, Mr Farmer!

South African consumers no longer know the farmers behind the products because industrialised food manufacturing has become the norm. The relationship between the two needs to be mended and consumers must be educated about the vital role that farmers play in quality control, feeding the nation and conservation, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Issue date : 19 June 2009

Land department hell-bent on evicting Moos

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is still trying to evict emerging farmer Veronica Moos from her farm in eastern Gauteng, despite being ordered by the North Gauteng High Court last month to restore the property to her. Their application to evict, under the controversial "use it or lose it" policy, will be back in court on 18 June.

State looking for cheap land

It's going to be difficult for the state to come up with the estimated R71 billion needed over the next five years to buy land for redistribution, said by rural development and land reform minister Gugile Nkwinti. He said the recession was forcing government to find a cheaper alternative to the willing-buyer, willing-seller model of land reform.

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