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Parallels between racing pigeons and horses

Sanna Botha, a renowned South African horse expert, says she was literally born in the stable.
Issue date 18 May 2007

townie on survival

As winter's grip tightens on our farm, all one hears about on TV is how global warming is fast destroying our planet.
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

How to create time – write your affirmation

I have a certificate in my office which changed my life. You see, I trained as an entomologist, but soon realised I was a square peg in a round hole.
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

Last week I explained how a racing pigeon auction is organised. I mentioned the importance of holding the auction in an area that pigeon fanciers can reach easily, and recommended that only a champion fancier or one with champion racing pigeons should consider an auction. I also warned against spending too much on a fancy catalogue if you only own a few good birds.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Interpreting the Municipal Property Rates Act

The implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act is causing a stir in agricultural communities across South Africa. Prof Louis de Clercq, emeritus professor of the University of KZN, has 28 years of experience as a municipal councillor, 20 of which he spent as mayor. He was also president of the Natal Municipal Association and the United Municipal Executive of South Africa. Susan Botes spoke to him.
Issue Date 11 May 2007

Irrigating crops with sea water – the next revolution?

Aussies improve tillage under drought conditions
Issue Date 11 May 2007

New lucerne cultivar created for local conditions

The National Lucerne Organisation's (NLO's) new lucerne cultivar, SA Select, promises huge benefits.
Issue Date 4 May 2007

Faith-based farming by Angus Buchan

Farmer Angus Buchan's story was first portrayed in his book Faith Like Potatoes, and then more recently in the locally produced film of the same name. His farm outside Greytown, KZN, recently hosted the Mighty Men's Conference where 7 000 men, many of whom are farmers, spent a weekend listening to him, and where he shared his plan to go to Australia to pray for relief from that country's drought.
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

Levy proposed to fund research

A generic tariff is being proposed by the South African Olive Industry Association (SA Olive). The tariff will be applicable to all local and imported olive products.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Pomegranates – a promising alternative crop

With the drop in prices of crops like wine and citrus, many farmers are looking to diversify. Fan Olivier of Porterville explains to Glenneis Erasmus why he turned to pomegranates
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

SA olive oil gets the thumbs up

In SA olive oil producers press their own olives and focus primarily on quality.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Africa news

“Yes to food, but …” - Mugabe
Bulawayo runs dry
Issue date 11 May 2007

KZN and Singapore talk business

KZN is to benefit from THE ECONOMIC and bilateral ties forged between SA and Singapore.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Plans to reverse the brain drain

SA aims to attract over 34 000 FOREIGN experts whose skills in various sectors can help grow the economy and at the same time be transferred to locals.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Ghana is full of possibilities for SA

At the first Ghana/SA BUSINESS and Investment Forum in Gauteng, the vice-president of Ghana, Aliu Mahama, called for more SA investment in Ghana. Agriculture was one of the key areas in need of investment.
Issue date 11 May 2007

world news

UK bluetongue threat
Aussie wool giants merge
Issue date 11 May 2007

What to do when you spot a tagged jackal or fox

In 2005 a study began near Kimberley that is investigating the ecology, movements, and diets of black-backed jackals, Cape foxes and bat-eared foxes.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Woolies gets a major green makeover

Woolworths started its “GOOD business journey” towards sustainable growth on 19 April. Simon Susman, Woolworths' CEO, said this strategy is the result of a review of the way the retailer addresses the issues of sustainable growth within the context of SA's changing social and environmental needs.
Issue date 11 May 2007

SA wool industry urged to triple-dump bales

SEVEN INTERNATIONAL WOOL BUYERS have requested SA brokers to triple-dump the bales they handle. In a statement the buyers said that while they purchase and export a considerable proportion of the country's wool the fact that SA bales continue to be single-dumped is a major drawback.
Issue date 11 May 2007

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