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Barley farmers plan to enter the feed industry
The barley industry hopes to develop the barley feed market in order to enhance profitability and diversify market risks. Current production primarily focuses on the beer market.
Pretty pink pompom weed threatens veld
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) said this member of the daisy family is quickly becoming an increasing threat to grassland conservation in South Its spread has especially boomed over the past 10 years.
SA too dry for biofuels, says scientist
Comparing South Africa with Brazil in terms of potential for biofuel production is like comparing peanuts with coconuts and could be dangerous if taken too far, according to well-known soil scientist and consultant Prof Giel Laker of Pretoria.
More biofuels incentives needed – Saba
Government support for the biofuels industry is critical for the industry to get off the ground in SA. This was one of the key messages at the second African Biofuels Conference held in Gauteng recently.
Safex might introduce other commodities in future
Safex has been looking at the possible introduction of new commodities for a long time, as all businesses should keep expanding their options and not stagnate.
North West prays, while Limpopo receives
While one province is praying for rain, another's prayer has been answered. Widespread rain brought relief to farmers throughout Limpopo, while the North West Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment organised a provincial Prayer for Rain on 2 April.
‘Stop politicking and focus on profit’, farmers told
Rian Pheiffer, Managing Director of Overberg Agri, voiced his disappointment with the poor attendance of especially commercial farmers at the Agricultural Indaba.
He said the poor attendance of producers, agricultural specialists and agribusinesses reflected poorly on the industry, and communicates to the general public that the industry is not functioning as a unity.
TAU SA holds property rights dear
Farmers forced to sell their properties for land reform should record in writing they had not given up their land willingly and reserved the right to reclaim it in the event of a change of government. This is among the more drastic recommendations in a discussion document recently released by TAU SA, which wants agricultural policy in SA to rest on three main pillars: the principle of private property, the market economy and the right to safety and security.
Issue Date: 30 April 2007
Issue Date: 30 April 2007
Union has a plan to fix the farming sector
Tau SA HAS RELEASED ITS BLUEPRINT FOR sustainable agriculture in SA. Likely to ruffle some feathers, the report pulls no punches in analysing the roots of the sector's problems.
Game ranchers dubious of buffalo feedlots
Game ranchers and veterinarians are sceptical about the Department of Agriculture's plan to domesticate certain game species for meat production.
The wrong tool for the job
Biodiversity literally means the variety of living organisms, both large and small. In theory it sounds good to safeguard or to restore the biodiversity of what is left of our natural ecosystems. To do this, however, one must have a good knowledge of the environment and the myriad of species that inhabit it, as well as sound ecological insight into the principles underlying the concept of diversity
Pork butterflies with mushrooms � lost in translation
As the first Basckin in approximately 6 000 years to have anything at all to do with pork, next on this column�s menu, this recipe is full of new experiences and tempting, sometimes illicit, tastes. Let me tell you, as someone relatively new to this truly astonishing animal and its outstanding flavour qualities, pork fillets suggest to me that something went seriously wrong with the ancient translation of Leviticus.
Facial paralysis
Facial paralysis is a fairly common ailment in horses. The paralysis of the facial nerve can be slight or very dramatic. If treated immediately it normally can be reversed
Dealing with cabbage deficiencies
Farmers often have difficulty with identifying nutrient deficiencies in cabbages. I recognise them because of my experience in dealing with them over the years. Some deficiencies are uncommon and even many fertiliser company representatives cannot identify them
Wings over the Overberg
Farmer's Weekly recently spoke with Gert Roodt, chairperson of the Overberg Racing Pigeon Union, who was very proud of his region's achievements.
Woolies on wool
Roelof Bezuidenhout talks to Hugo Lemon, textile technologist in Woolworths' menswear division, about the retailer's commitment to exchange new ideas with wool producers to enhance SA's industry
Safex: less investigation, more education needed
'In the absence of a controlled market, farmers are responsible for their own marketing decisions.'
Structural changes on the cards
On 21 February at Pannar's Crop Extravaganza near Delmas, Mpumalanga,
Ernst Janovsky, head of agriculture at First National Bank, gave two
sessions of about 100 farmers each, insight into agricultural market
dynamics and explained the predicted structural changes and
management actions needed to be globally competitive
Orchard sprayers: efficient in all conditions
The comprehensive range of agricultural equipment distributed by Northmec's national branch network includes Jacto spraying equipment, developed for high performance spray applications in orchards
Aloes alleviate poverty in the Eastern Cape
Cape Aloes (Aloe ferox) in the Eastern Cape have provided the Xhosa people with medicinal and cosmetic necessities for hundreds of years. Recently their value has been recognised in helping to alleviate grinding poverty in the region.
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