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Climate change will crush Western Cape crops
The debate around whether global warming exists is well and truly over, says Dr Stephanie Midgley, a leading scientist in the field of climate change at the University of Stellenbosch. Her most recent research shows that climate change is already having a significant effect on agriculture in the Western Cape - the SA region that scientists predict will be hardest hit by rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall. Anneliese King reports.
Mealybugs: villains of the vine
Last week's article showed the impact that leafroll virus can have on vine quality and production, and stressed the need for vigorous measures against mealybug. This week Glenneis Erasmus covers effective monitoring and control protocols.
E Cape celebrates Nerpo’s anniversary
This year is the 10th anniversary of the National Emergent RED Meat Producers' Organisation (Nerpo).
Issue date 6 July 2007
Issue date 6 July 2007
Food for restitution thought?
The Popela judgment by the Constitutional Court is probably the most important legal benchmark in land reform law since the Richtersveld ruling in 2004. It has widened the definition of restitution and lent legal clarity to previously grey areas like the definition of a community, and the strength and scope of customary land rights. Stephan Hofstätter unpacks the implications.
Gwanya hands over 32 000 hectares of Tenbosch
Some 32 000 hectares of land worth R1 billion was officially handed over recently to four communities as part of the Greater Tenbosch land claim in Mpumalanga's deep rural Nkomazi area.
Communities now own 75% of St Lucia Wetland Park
Land claims on the world heritage site, Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (GSLWP) in northern Zululand, are being settled quickly and amicably between affected parties.
Failed trade talks hit cotton
The revived Doha development round has yet again failed to achieve consensus on cuts in subsidies and tariffs.
R38m-boost for land project
KZN land reform estate, CHARLESTOWN ranches, received a major boost last month with the launch of a R38-million raspberry-exporting venture that will eventually be owned by land claimants.
Land Affairs reports back on slow progress
Over R1 billion in unspent funds returned to Treasury, delays in reviewing the willing buyer, willing seller (WBWS) policy and reforming communal land ownership, and difficulties in implementing eviction laws were among the issues raised when the Department of Land Affairs presented its annual report for 2005/06 to the select parliamentary committee on land and environmental affairs on 19 June.
KZN outlaws ‘shack farming’
In 2005 SA saw a landmark JUDGMENT upholding property rights after unlawful land invasion had become a real threat to the country's commercial farming industry.
Cane farmers face dairy dilemma
South Africa's cane growers have declared a dispute marking a breakdown in an 80-year partnership with local milling groups over government plans to restructure the industry.
Computer-assisted breeding
In part one (Farmer's Weekly, 25 May 2007), Art McDonald told us the secret of an “ideal horse” was the balance of its proportions. In the second article, based on an interview published in American Horse and Rider 30 years ago, Diane C Simmons found out how McDonald used a computer program he developed to improve his breeding.
Kruger’s Jungle
When you're a child you dream a lot. You live in a world of your own. Much of my own dream time was spent with Tarzan in the jungle. It was inspired by a weekly cartoon in a popular youth magazine that was beautifully illustrated and depicted all the adventures of Tarzan.
Chicken liver pate’
Time for revenge on the morning rooster
When horses bolt their feed
It is not uncommon to find a horse that bolt s its feed. This means that it eats so fast that it hardly chews or breathes.
Dealing with cold snaps
Damaging cold snaps are inevitable, but damage can be reduced with some understanding and preparation.
Joe Strydom’s auction: a superstar retires
The husband and wife team of Joe and Belinda Strydom auctioned off most of their precious racing pigeons in Edenvale on 27 May.
The ARC looks to the future
Seven months after taking over as head of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Dr Shadrack Moephuli, chief executive officer, has many plans for the council, its shareholders and the country's farming community. Farmer's Weekly put to him some of the questions many have been longing to ask. Cornelia du Plooy reports.
Upbeat outlook on rising feed costs
'Livestock producers will face higher feed costs, [but] fortunately the higher feed prices will result in higher US and world prices for livestock products.'
The ugly face of climate change
Climate change will result in water shortages, which will affect agriculture and industry, as well as raise conflict potential between riparian states. Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Marthinus van S chalkwyk spoke at the recent Climate Change Summit.
