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Farm workers receive land in Eastern Cape 50/50 pilot
The Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) programme has allocated land to farm workers in Bathurst in the Eastern Cape and Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape.
What’s in a handful of soil?
Soil plays a critical role in the survival of people, plants and animals, yet is vastly underappreciated by the world at large. Victor Roberts, specialist soil scientist at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, explains why this situation must change.
Modern home in rural setting
Dear Jonno
I would like to build a three-bedroom house in Mount Fletcher in the Eastern Cape, so I kindly need your help. I have...
Agritechnica winners
Here are some silver medal winners from the biennial expo to be held in November in Hanover, Germany.
A horse’s mane and tale
Don’t underestimate the value that a long mane and tail will add to your horse, says Kim Dyson.
Consider climatic factors when purchasing land
When purchasing land for farming purposes, climatic factors such as hail and wind must be considered.
SA’s top cellar worker announced
Riaan Fielies from Windfall wine farm outside Robertson was recently named winner of the South African Cellar Worker Programme at an information day for cellar workers.
US suspends AGOA agreement on SA farm exports
The US has suspended R2,45 billion worth of agricultural trade under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) with South Africa.
Rootstocks for the future
While Kakamas seedlings and Marianne are old favourites amongst stone fruit producers, new higher-producing rootstocks are becoming available. Dr Piet Stassen shared his findings
with growers at an information day near Robertson.
R14 million drought relief for small scale farmers
Provincial agricultural departments have provided R14,7 million in drought relief assistance to small-scale and subsistence farmers in the five provinces currently worst affected by drought‚ according to the department of agriculture.
Namibia plans ahead
As I write this, I’m midway through a two-week training programme at the Ongwediva Fresh Produce Business Hub (OFPBH) in the north of Namibia, en route to Angola.
The benefits of mycorrhiza
The name ‘mycorrhiza’ (a combination of two Greek words meaning ‘fungus’ and ‘roots’) is unlikely to ring a bell with most farmers as its use has been promoted only recently.
SADC countries also suffering from severe drought conditions
South Africa was not the only country in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently experiencing severe drought conditions.
Good FCRs in beef cattle can improve profits
The owners of Rouvus Drakensberger Stud near Ventersburg take performance testing and animal recording seriously. Father and son team Gawie and Frik Roux incorporated central growth testing into the management of their stud to determine feed conversion ratios (FCR), in conjunction with animal scientist, Danie Bosman.
First get the basics right
The agendas of Afasa and Agri SA’s recent conferences, held a week apart at the same venue in Pretoria, had striking similarities.
Heed those SARS notices
A recent High Court ruling affirms that a ‘letter of warning’ constitutes ‘sufficient notice’ of an intent to obtain a civil judgement against a taxpayer.
El Niño effects felt as dam levels drop
North West’s 25 dams this week held a mere 45,9 million cubic metres, compared to the 68,7 million cubic meters of this time last year, according to information posted on the website of the department of water.
New project to link emerging beef producers with SA retailers
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) today (4 November) launched a collaborative research project to directly link resource-poor farmers with major SA supermarkets.
Consumers driving production trends
As consumers grow more affluent, they become more fastidious about the food they eat. This trend has sparked a rising demand for food that is produced in an environmentally friendly fashion. Dr Hannes Swart, the chairperson of the local organising committee of the World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this trend and its effect on the local poultry industry.
Parliament adopts motion on drought
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) recently adopted a motion tabled by Roy Jankielsohn, DA MP, and leader in the Free State Provincial Legislature, on drought relief.
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