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Wake up, South Africa, to farming the French way

The French display an overwhelming support for their farmers, which is in stark contrast to the overall treatment of SA's commercial farmers. State policies are crippling the sector responsible for feeding 45 million South Africans, and TAU SA says our government could learn from the French. TAU SA general manager Bennie van Zyl explains. Issue date 15 June 2007

SA farming – make good on bad image

Should agriculture in South Africa be concerned about its image? And what can be done to rectify the “bad image” it has in certain quarters? Alita van der Walt speaks to Prof JD Froneman (right) of the School of Communication Studies at North-West University in Potchefstroom. Issue date 15 June 2007

SA to host 2011 world fire conference

SA's status as a leader in FIGHTING AND controlling wildfires has been confirmed with the announcement that the country has been selected to host the Fifth International Wildland Fire Conference (Wildfire) to be held in 2011.

New venue doesn’t hamper Ezemvelo auction

Despite a major change of venue for this year's recent world-renowned Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Annual Game Auction drawing mixed reactions from buyers, the event was considered a major success after generating R9,04 million for KwaZulu-Natal's provincial conservation organisation. Issue Date 8 June 2007

Merino farmers to boost their breed

Buoyed by promising wool and mutton markets, the Merino fraternity is determined to entrench its breed as the top money-spinner in the country. Issue Date 8 June 2007

US maize fuel production hits crossroads

Maize-based ethanol production in the US has reached a critical point, according to a major study. Issue Date 8 June 2007

Old Boys whip their old school back into shape

With receding Government support, a farm that WAS running at a loss, and buildings and equipment requiring vast funding to maintain, the Weston Old Boys' Association have stepped in to save the school and farm from certain doom. Issue Date 8 June 2007

Agrarian revolution in central KZN

The Umzinyathi District of central KwaZulu-Natal, incorporating the four local municipalities of Dundee, Nquthu, Msinga and uMvoti, are reaping the benefits of the Agrarian Revolution underpinned by the province's Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs (DAEA) and by the KZN Department of Land Affairs, said agriculture MEC Mtholephi Mthimkhulu. Issue Date 8 June 2007

North West MEC hell-bent on delivery

“The future is bright; delivery is certain.” This hopeful statement was made by MEC for agriculture, conservation and environment in North West, Mandlenkosi Mayisela, during his 2007/08 budget vote presentation at the NW legislature. Issue Date 8 June 2007

WORLD NEWS – 8 June 2007

Biofuels up the beer price
Canada moves to no-till
Threat to wild crop genes
Issue Date 8 June 2007

Black frost nightmare hits Limpopo

Recent Icy weather, accompanied by black frost, has destroyed crops in Limpopo.
Issue Date: 8 June 2007

Survey provides a snapshot of land reform

The FW de Klerk Foundation recently released a research document on land reform in SA. Issue date 8 June 2007

‘Away with land tax’ – De Klerk Foundation Survey

A recent report released by the FW de Klerk Foundation on land reform in SA makes some radical suggestions on the way forward for land reform. Issue date 8 June 2007

Tax kit for non-accountants: bookkeeping in a box

Small business owners, who may not have access to computer software for calculating business income and expenses, can now heave a sigh of relief. Issue date 8 June 2007

Foal food for thought

The best time to start feeding a foal is two months before weaning. Once a foal has been weaned it is up to you to provide it with a good diet. Issue date 8 June 2007

Great minds think small: operating on a nanoscale

They will enable continuous remote sensing of products during production, processing, packing and distribution. Issue date 8 June 2007

Cauliflower is no longer out of season

Nowadays Plant breeding is so advanced that some winter crops can successfully be planted throughout the year. Issue date 8 June 2007

Good business is built on a foundation of optimism

'SA is blessed with the finest people you could imagine, therefore good must eventually triumph over evil. Issue date 8 June 2007

Voetstoots fouls

After my two-part series on racing pigeon auctions, the voetstoots clause at auctions became a subject of debate.
Issue date 8 June 2007

FISH CHOWDER

Is it a soup? Is it a stew? Forget it mate, what weï¿½ve got here is a chowder: a unique ï¿½combination of firm pieces of fish and ï¿½vegetables, all swimming in a sea of exquisitely ï¿½seasoned wine and milk.
Issue date 8 June 2007

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