Transport differential queried again

Western Cape wheat producers have requested Grain SA to search for an effective system to replace the use of in calculating the transport differential.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

Africa needs more farmers

The absence of black commercial farmers is a major limitation to food security in sub-Saharan Africa, and there is an urgent need for role-models to instill enthusiasm in the younger farming generation.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

Commission to challenge claim ruling

The Mpumalanga Land Claims Commission plans to appeal against a ruling that officials had no right to expand a land claim to include properties not listed in an original claim form.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

‘Agriculture is not driving growth’

The land reform programme is not delivering sufficiently on any of the essential requirements for agriculture to act as an engine of economic growth, according to Nick Vink, chairperson of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Stellenbosch.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

super sorghum: no appeal yet

Biosciences executive director of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Gatsha Mazithulela, said the Africa Biofortified Sorghum (ABS) project will only appeal government's decision to reject its application to proceed with greenhouse experiments on transgenic sorghum once all the possible avenues have been exhausted.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

Whites seek compensation for apartheid land sales

A group of farmers in the Eastern Cape, seeking compensation for being forced to sell their land for homeland consolidation under apartheid, will square off against the Land Claims Commission in court.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

KZN awaits boundary results

THE RESULTS OF THE CONTENTIOUS boundary determination survey between New Venture Farm in the Nkwalini Valley, KZN and the neighbouring communal land of the eSibhonsweni community will be released on 2 March, according to the KZN land affairs department.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

Grain SA slams price-fixing

Grain SA has condemned the THREE companies alleged to be involved in fixing the price of bread. “If the financial results of these companies are studied and the allegations are true, it is difficult to understand that they cannot compete with one another in a fair and just manner,” said Neels Ferreira
Issue date: 2 March 2007

State to create massive land entity

Government efforts to speed up redistribution of white-owned farms are gaining momentum with the announcement of a fresh round of forced sales, changes to expropriation law to force the hand of unwilling sellers and the creation of a multibillion-rand state land buying entity.
Issue date: 2 March 2007

Drought sees maize price skyrocketing

White maize prices on 19 February rose by R45/t for a second consecutive day, hitting a four-year high, amid grave concerns that the dry weather will severely damage crops in the main growing areas.
Issue Date: 2 March 2007

Beach-driving ban here to stay

The hotly contested ban on beach driving will remain in place following the results of a study which showed the ban was the best decision to protect the environment and support sustainable development and tourism growth.
Issue Date: 2 March 2007

Short-wings -true tail-chasers

The rasping staccato calls of a guineafowl emanating from a stand of long grass ahead changed to a whispering of soft metallic clicks as the liver-and-white pointer bitch approached the spot. On my gloved fist the large, trained black sparrowhawk female tightened her grip and started to tremble in anticipation.
Issue Date: 23 February 2007

Sport of kings

'The hunter dismounted, picked up the dead duck and while he watched the disappearing falcon an idea was born.'

Not just another meatball

Koftas: reinvent a family favourite

Dawn of a new curry era

Ski boat barracuda curry

Equine sports therapy

Equine sports therapy can be useful to head off small problems affecting horses before they become large ones.

Dealing with allergies

Asthma, eczema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), nervousness and skin swellings - these ailments seem unrelated, but may all be signs of allergic reactions in your horse.
Issue date:16 February 2007

All-round crops booster

MYCOROOT IS A GRANULAR microbial soil amendment product containing indigenous strains of mycorrhizal fungi.
Issue Date 16 February 2007

Diamond back moth – the pest that beats the rest

Of the range of Brassica pests the diamond back moth (DBM) is the most prominent. This white moth derives its name from the dark, diamond-shaped markings on its back. Its caterpillar is about 1cm long, green and slightly tapered at both ends. It attacks the leaves near the growing tip, damaging the plant's early development. Issue Date: 23 February 2007

What causes cabbages to crack?

There are various reasons for cabbages cracking, but knowing the causes can often prevent the problem, which allows for harvesting in time. Issue Date: 16 February 2007

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