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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).
Feta and broccoli lasagne
This is a huge blast of flavour created with little effort, and a regular hit in my household.
Be sure not to skimp on the whisking action to ensure the perfect white sauce.
Maths counts, but South Africans can’t
If the World Economic Forum (WEF) is to be believed, South Africans are unhealthy, poorly educated and uncooperative.
Two suspects shot in Limpopo farm attack
Two of the approximately 12 suspects that reportedly attacked a Limpopo farmer yesterday (13 October) landed up in hospital after being shot.
Strike ends after Ceres Fruit signs deal with Fawu
Operations were set to resume at Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) in Western Cape after a wage deal was reached between the company and striking workers who were represented by the Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu).
Value versus cost
When a farmer decides to buy a new tractor, does he choose the shiniest, most expensive model?
Assassin bugs
Spiders are regarded as apex predators in biopest control, but assassin bugs are jostling for an equal share of recognition, says Paul Donovan.
Towards optimal rangeland management
The interrelationship between vegetation, grazing animals, soil and climate is complex and dynamic. Finding and maintaining a balance between these factors for optimum, sustainable economic production has been the quest of the best rangeland ecologists in the world for some time. Dr Richard Fynn of the Okavango Research Institute in Maun, Botswana, explains.
How to start your own aquaculture business – part 2
In this second instalment of our series on launching an aquaculture business, we look at what steps to follow once a beginner has secured a basic knowledge of fish biology and system design.
Western Cape to honour top farm worker
The Western Cape’s top achieving farm worker is set to be named at an upcoming gala function where the winner will also walk away with a cash prize and an overseas trip.
How teamwork works for KZN’s macadamia growers
Macadamia nuts are in huge demand internationally, yet global production is nowhere near meeting this. A teamwork strategy in KwaZulu-Natal is aiming to take full advantage of the growth potential of South African macadamia production.
Western Cape toll roads shelved for now
The Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of the City of Cape Town and Sanral cannot go ahead with the Winelands Tolling Projects, affecting sections of the N1 and N2 freeways.
Land reform takes to the road
President Jacob Zuma opened the second land restitution claims window on 30 June 2014, and a total of 116 543 new claims were reportedly lodged to 30 September 2015. The second window for land restitution claims will close on 30 June 2019.
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