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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mentoring youth’s passion for farming

Bright, enthusiastic and dedicated, young Papiki Makgatho was the first choice for Manie Pienaar of Welgevonden farm near Hammanskraal, Gauteng, to entrust with the full responsibility and management of his Linmar Boer goat stud. Peter Mashala reports
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SA will benefit from high world dairy prices

The current increase in international dairy product prices will benefit the local industry, said Etienne Terre'Blanche, newly appointed managing director of the Milk Producers' Organisation.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Rising inflation sparks concern

The recent fuel price hike and the increase in inflation are bad news for farmers. Analysts reported that consumer inflation is accelerating to 5,5% year-on-year. The petrol price also increased by almost 40c a litre last week.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Increasing interest in farmers’ unions

TAU SA has established new farmers' unions in Amsterdam, Badplaas, and Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, and Polokwane in Limpopo. Chris van Zyl, TAU SA manager of rural safety, said it is becoming essential for farmers to belong to farmers' unions. “Collective bargaining power has become more important,” Van Zyl said.
Issue date 11 May 2007

Livestock farming and global warming: productive solutions

Methane emissions from animals have been identified as a major contributor to global warming and could soon have a major impact on livestock farming. While some researchers are investigating livestock diets that can reduce methane emissions, others are perfecting methods that turn manure into electricity. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
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