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Agri SA Congress on Twitter
The farming community came out in numbers for the 2015 Agri SA congress in Irene, Pretoria, recently.
The Boer goat: a winning investment
The Boer goat can help to make emerging farmers successful, and they also have a large local and foreign stud market.
Second farm attack foiled in less than a week
Yet another South African farmer has turned the tables on his attackers, killing one and wounding another.
Fungi and bacteria: the balancing act
Healthy ‘living’ soil can contain up to 15t/ha of bacteria, actinomycetes, protozoa, algae, fungi, nematodes, earthworms and arthropods.
Proposal for more affordable land reform financing
Agri SA believes it has a funding mechanism which would fast track government’s slow land redistribution efforts.
Vulture fledglings need protection
With chicks of South Africa’s vulture population starting to fledge at this time of year, they are in danger of becoming victims of a wide variety of modern threats
Convenience now drives retail choices
The big grocery retailers in the UK underwent considerable growth between 1990 and 2010. In more recent years, this trend has reversed, with most of these supermarkets experiencing a slump in sales. Justin King, former CEO of Sainsbury’s UK, explains the shift in consumer behaviour driving this phenomenon, and the implications for the rest of the retail world.
Government commemorates World Food Day
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform...
Exploring intuitive farming
Radically innovative approaches are needed to address challenges in the agriculture sector, says Dr Saskia von Diest of Stellenbosch University.
NWK recognised as one of SA’s top employers
Agribusiness NWK in Lichtenburg was this month certified as a top employer in South Africa for the second year in a row.
Rodent control
Rodents can cut into your profits – and spread disease. Paul Donovan discusses ways of preventing this from happening.
Don’t mess with property rights
The Economic Freedom of the World Index clearly shows the effect of a freer economy, where property rights are properly protected.
SAPS Rural Safety Strategy review underway
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is reviewing its 2011 Rural Safety Strategy in a series of stakeholder workshops held around the country. Brigadier Judith le Roux, section head of proactive policing and crime reduction, explained why a review was necessary at the recent 2015 Agri North West congress held in Lichtenburg, North West.
A cost effective cottage
I would like to build a house and have designed a plan. It is, however, incomplete, so I require your help. I need you to also include the approximate costs.
Red Meat Academy empowerment initiative yields first graduates
An initiative between the South African Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF) and South African Chefs Association (SACA) is creating career opportunities for young people from impoverished backgrounds with an interest in the hospitality industry.
Kubota tractors
Kubota tractors have gained an international reputation for practicality and efficiency. They have also proved their worth in the orchards and vineyards of the Western Cape.
Euthanasing your horse
When the time comes to euthanase a beloved horse, don’t ignore your responsibilities. There are ways to make the passing as humane as possible.
A touch of Kaasboer class
The recent success of GJT Lofts is largely due to a very special bloodline.
World Food Day
World Food Day was created by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation to raise awareness about hunger and encourage countries to find solutions to this global crisis.
Red Meat Producers Organisation condemns illegal smuggling
The National Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO) says the attempted illegal smuggling of game into South Africa is a concern as it increases the risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
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