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Land Bank’s early pains

The Land Bank is MUCH IN THE NEWS LATELY and most articles are far from complimentary.
Issue date : 26 September 2008

SA’s old tractors concern Van der Walt

Reflecting on what he described as a blessed year, TAU SA outgoing president Paul van der Walt said the good yields and high commodity prices may not be enough to help farmers replace the country's aging tractor and equipment fleet.
Issue date : 19 September 2008

Anthrax alert in Namibia

The sudden death of several elephants in Namibia's Caprivi Strip has fuelled speculation that anthrax has again broken out in the area.
Issue date: 19 September 2008

Some short and seedy mohair on second sale

The second sale of the 2008 winter season took place in Port Elizabeth recently, with 208 813kg of mohair coming under the hammer.
Issue date : 19 September 2008

Namibian farmers press government on small stock

The president of the Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU), Raimar von Hasse, has urged cabinet to make haste with a decision on the export of small livestock.
Issue date : 19 September 2008

Farm visits educate Aussies

Inviting city people to farms results in a better understanding of the role of agriculture, according to new research in Australia.
Issue date: 19 September 2008

Farming remains healthy despite economic downturn

The agricultural sector, which showed growth of 19,6% in the second quarter after a 17,2% increase in the first, is showing no signs of financial distress, says Alliance Group chief executive, Rael Levitt.
Issue date : 19 September 2008

KKG subsidiaries go it alone

The billion Rand turnover Klein Karoo Group (KKG) in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape announced that its restructuring had progressed to where its previous subsidiaries - ostrich business Klein Karoo International, Klein Karoo Seed and Klein Karoo Trade and Mechanisation - were all operating as individual businesses
Issue date : 19 September 2008

Four killed in gunfight over water

Four Egyptian farmers died in a five-hour gun battle in southern Egypt when rival families clashed over water rights.
Issue date : 19 September 2008

African sales boost Distell’s performance

Despite high interest rates and broad consumer resistance to the cost of luxury items, Distell's results for the 2008 financial year show solid growth, especially in Africa where revenue was up 28% and volume growth up 24%
Issue date : 19 September 2008

Still no word on AgriBEE

The implementation of black economic empowerment (BEE) in agriculture is still not moving forward.
Issue date : 19 September 2008

Slow economy saps agribusiness confidence While there is still reasonable busine

While there is still reasonable business confidence in agriculture, political and economic uncertainty is placing the sector under pressure.
Issue date : 19 September 2008

Ornithogalum – the popular chincherinchees

Chincherinchee flowers have a long vase life and consequently are cultivated for distribution all over the world, writes Cameron McMaster.
Issue date : 12 September 2008

Just Junk But it beat the odds

In the dim light of the moon the crest of a breaking wave loomed for a split-second in front of me. Then it crashed into my chest. I swallowed a whole mouthful of the saltwater that hit me full in the face
Issue date: 12 September 2008

Clearing aliens the environmentally friendly way

In South Africa, eradicating invasive woody alien vegetation for alternative land use is normally a relatively heavy-handed method involving big drums of diesel or water and herbicide.

What motivates your labour?

Managing a farm is a busy, multitasked operation with the unexpected always cropping up to disrupt well-made plans.
Issue date : 12 September 2008

Building trust with your people

'What he was saying was: "I trust you completely to run this business in accordance with the budget we've agreed upon. I don't need to look over your shoulder". There was no way I could let him down.
Issue date : 12 September 2008

Quality pigeons make the difference

Last week we covered the story of the super-breeder, Emma, owned by Johann Grobbelaar & Son, competitive members of the Sandton Racing Pigeon Club, which falls under the Transvaal Pigeon Federation. Thanks to a crop of superior pigeons in their lofts the partnership is highly successful in races.
Issue date : 12 September 2008

Bringing German lessons home

South Africa desperately needs committed youngsters like Zahke College graduate Sifiso Ntshiza, if land reform is to succeed. Having just returned from a 12-month apprenticeship on a German dairy farm, facilitated by well-known KZN dairy farmer Judy Stuart, Robyn Joubert caught up with Sifiso to hear how the experience has changed his life, and what he thinks about the future of South African farming.
Issue date : 12 September 2008

Export opportunities are knocking

Don't think in terms of surplus and shortages - produce as much as you can because the African export market beckons.
Issue date : 12 September 2008

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