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R114 million allocated to help drought-stricken KZN farmers
Government has allocated R114 million to help KwaZulu-Natal farmers who are suffering due to a devastating drought.
Useful soil organisms
Many types of organisms affect the quality and health of our soil.
Amended AgriBEE Sector Code draft published for comment
The Draft Amended AgriBEE Sector Code in terms of section 9 (5) of the BBBEE Amendment Act 46 of 2013 has been published in the Government Gazette as Gazette Number 39429 (Notice 1160 of 2015).
Land claims Exceptions Policy Framework goes before Cabinet
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has reaffirmed its commitment to address land redistribution for the descendants of the Khoi and San.
Remove all poor performing livestock during drought
Careful livestock management is called for in times of drought, according to Dr. Danie Odendaal, Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) CEO.
New protein sources for poultry feed
The poultry sector is growing and traditional poultry feed is failing to meet demand. As a result, alternative protein sources for poultry feed are being researched.
Indigenous sheep and goat breeds list
Some South African sheep and goat breeds enjoy commercial status, while others are vulnerable and even endangered, says Leon Kruger of the ARC-Animal Production Institute.
Fouriesburg farmer shot in the head
A second Free State farmer fell prey to rural criminality in the province during the past week, according to Alani Janeke, Free State Agriculture spokesperson.
Renewable energy in Africa
The International Renewable Energy Agency recently released its Africa 2030: Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Future report. The report details the fact that Africa has significant potential to implement renewable energy – and can benefit greatly from the technology.
Odendaalsrus farm murder
Jan Barnard, a farmer from Odendaalsrus, Free State, was murdered and his wife shot in the hip on Thursday.
A modern farmhouse
Dear Jonno
Neil and I want to build a new home in the Karoo and eagerly await each week’s copy of Farmer’s Weekly for ideas.We...
Hoedspruit hailstorm causes millions in damage
A recent hailstorm caused millions of rands worth of damage to mango and citrus orchards in Hoedspruit and will have an enormous impact on agriculture in this region, Jaco Fivaz from the South African Mango Growers' Association (SAMGA), told Farmer’s Weekly.
Why do horses bite?
Biting could be the sign of an illness or emotional stress, says Kim Dyson.
Agri Mega Week review 2015
This year’s Agri Mega Week in Bredasdorp was brimming over with new technologies that offered producers significant savings through increased efficiency.
Imasa turns 70
I recently was in Bloemfontein with the Institute of Market Agents of South Africa (Imasa) to celebrate its 70th birthday.
Ambitious smallholder farmer ready to expand operations
North West farmer Salphanius Motswenyane tells Luyolo Mkentane how farming saved
him from poverty. Having achieved success on a small scale he now hopes to grow his farming enterprise into a commercial operation.
SA mohair prices reach record levels
This week mohair prices reached record levels with the national mohair market indicator achieving its highest price level ever at an average of R224,61/kg.
Dealing with sooty mould
This mould is a result of a by-product, honeydew, that comes from aphids, leafhoppers, mealybugs, scale insects and psyllids.
Farmers told to prepare for lucerne shortage
A severe shortage of lucerne is expected in South Africa and livestock producers are advised to start sourcing supplies of the forage plant for the 2016 winter season as soon as possible
Breeding high-value game species in North West
Klein Buisfontein Ranch is an intensive game-breeding enterprise run on relatively small land.
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