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Oftalma Bonsmara stud does it again
The 2008 Farmer's Weekly-ARC Best Elite Bonsmara Cow, DFP 98 0151D, was bred by Dr Francois Potgieter of the Oftalma Bonsmara stud.
Issue date : 17 October 2008
Issue date : 17 October 2008
Romulea: hidden secrets
What Romuleas lack in size they more than make up for in the exquisite beauty of their flowers, writes Cameron McMaster.
How global trends affect us
Professor Nick Vink, head of the department of agricultural economics at Stellenbosch University, says three global trends will determine the future of agriculture, and of transformation in the sector - increasing integration of the food and fuel economies, the supermarket revolution and the livestock revolution.
Bovine Heat Sheets
A new product enables farmers to monitor cows' oestrus with 97% accuracy - essential in AI breeding.
Farming after Mbeki
Motlanthe indicated he'd ensure continuity … it's therefore safe to assume we aren't in for any major policy shifts affecting agriculture.'
Issue date: 17 October 2008
Issue date: 17 October 2008
Santam reveals risk management strategies
"Disaster management IN SOUTH AFRICA is a disaster," said Dr Tobias Doyer, head of Santam's agricultural business unit at the recent Agricultural Market Trend (AMT) agricultural outlook conference.
17 October 2008
17 October 2008
Farmers bleed as Limpopo burns
Landowners who DON'T COMPLY with the Fire Act may face the possibility of losing their land in litigation, warned Agri Limpopo president Dr Theo de Jager
Australian farmers trade water to survive
The crippling drought in Australia has led to farmers trading water for survival, WaterSISWEB, the Scientific Information Syndication website dedicated to water resources, reported.
Milk producers cry foul over milk imports
The Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) is investigating allegations that the import of large quantities of milk powder has played a role in depressing local milk prices.
Elite sells livestock and auctioneering business
Port Elizabeth - CMW Operations (Pty) Ltd and Elite Afslaers CC have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with regard to the acquisition of the Elite livestock and auctioneering business by CMW. The effective date of takeover is 1 November 2008.
Milk producers urged to manage grain purchases
Milk producers must MANAGE THEIR grain purchases carefully over the next few months, said Etienne Terre'Blanche, managing director of the Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO). He warned milk producers not to be caught unawares by price fluctuations of grain.
Is Land Bank cleaning up shop?
The Land Bank took drastic steps to halt massive losses through fraud, theft and debt write-offs when the Treasury took it over from the Department of Agriculture earlier this year, its caretaker CEO Phakamani Hadebe said.
Land Affairs can’t account for R1,15 billion
The auditor-general's audit of the Department of Land Affairs has found massive discrepancies between what its financials said it spent on buying farms for land reform and details in its land asset register.
Pretoria Show kept it green
A special focus was placed on environmental awareness at the 2008 Pretoria Show last month, with various recycling stations set up for the duration of the show to sort different types of waste.
Gwanya calls for unity in agriculture
"Cooperative governance and a collective effort from government and the sector partners will take us where we want to go as a sector," said Land Affairs director general Tozi Gwanya at the Agricultural Markets Trend (AMT) Outlook Conference in Pretoria recently.
Expropriation Bill will be resurrected, warns rights body
The expropriation bill will not REMAIN permanently buried and it can be anticipated that it will be resurrected sooner or later, said Advocate Nichola de Havilland, the deputy director of the Centre for Constitutional Rights.
Maize outlook for 2009
Farmers must be careful when deciding whether to plant maize or other summer crops this year.
Issue date : 24
Issue date : 24
Tadpoles & Cocktails: Detecting the chemical threat
I'd just hammered down the first tent peg when the wind hit us. It wrenched the rope from my assistant's hand. The tent toppled over and started cartwheeling down the slope towards the pan.
How about a shower with your wool suit on?
Australian MerinoFresh wool can be cleaned with a quick rinse in the shower and are selling like hotcakes.
Soil microorganisms thrive on organics
New research from Stellenbosch University demonstrates that
organic management practices really do help soil microorganisms thrive.
