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Setting the record straight
In a letter to Farmer’s Weekly, the secretary general of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa), Aggrey Mahanjana, has objected to comments that were attributed to him in a news article published in the Farmer’s Weekly of 23 October 2015, titled ‘ANC officially now wants farm workers to own shares in farms’.
Pork belly: cooked twice, eaten often
Twice-cooked dishes are usually Chinese in origin, with the raw ingredients getting two treatments instead of one. While a little heavy on the cook, the effects on the diners make up for the extra work. Give it shot with this recipe.
Agriculture sector urged to implement energy saving plans
The agriculture sector can make a significant contribution to energy savings in the private sector by increasing energy use efficiency in primary and secondary production processes.
What about our water quality?
In the midst of the recent heat wave and prolonged drought, city folks were reminded of man’s dependence on water.
Retiring to farm
Several options are available to those who wish to farm in their retirement, and planning is essential.
DAFF hopes for better performance during the second innings
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has made slow progress in meeting its performance targets for the 2015/16 financial year.
Ivukile Beefmaster Stud Production Sale
Highest bull sodl for R60 000.
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.
Bosveld Boer Goat Sale
Highest: ram sold for R34 000.
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.
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