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Fast-tracking agri growth
Unlocking SA’s full agricultural production and processing potential is one of the ‘Big Five’ options to accelerate growth and job creation, according to a new McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report.
Game rancher receives hefty fine from industry body for wildlife poisoning
Conservation groups have welcomed a decision made by Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) to take decisive action against one of its members for using poison to control damage-causing animals.
Retiring at the lakeside
I received a call from Mike and Molly, who would like a stage-built house in a private lakeside home resort. The man-made lake, which...
Will the Markets last?
A highly experienced market man recently told me he reckoned fresh markets would be gone within 10 years. That comment got me thinking.
Illovo Sugar’s murder-accused released on bail
The security manager at Illovo Sugar’s Noodsberg Sugar Mill (NSM) accused of shooting and killing an alleged protestor at the mill in self-defence in early September, was recently released on R4 000 bail by KwaZulu-Natal’s New Hanover Magistrate’s Court.
Brucellosis biosecurity
This highly contagious zoonotic disease of cattle continues to be of great concern, says Dr Sewellyn Davey, State Veterinarian, Western Cape.
Rain expected in certain regions in the next eight days
The latest weather forecasts indicate that the eastern and central parts of the country could receive rain in the next eight days.
Grain SA announces top farmers in development programme
Commodity organisation Grain SA has announced the names of South Africa’s best subsistence, smallholder and new era commercial grain farmers.
Pasta with brinjals and tomatoes
Spaghetti with a sauce is a family staple throughout this nation of ours. Instead of working a can opener, here’s a more hands-on pasta meal for four that is easy to cook and pleasantly novel in flavour.
Woodrose stud – a successful family legacy
Woodrose Red Poll Stud owner Anzabeth Nieuwoudt says the Red Poll has evolved into a true South African dual-purpose breed. Annelie Coleman visited her on the farm Biesieslaagte in Schweizer-Reneke to find out more about her cattle and the unique qualities of the breed.
The long arm of the taxman
A recent case reminds us not to overlook the power of Double Tax Avoidance Agreements between countries.
Tractor sales take a slump due to weaker rand & drought
The weaker rand and damaging drought are to blame for the slump in tractor sales during September.
Namibia beef cattle profitability down by 40%
Rangeland management and conservation are becoming increasingly important in Namibia, according to Mecki Schneider, the Namibian Livestock Producers' Organisation (LPO) chairperson.
El Niño to tighten its grip on SA’s weather
South Africa will still have to deal with the impact of a strengthening El Niño event well into 2016.
Global farming concerns
Last month, I spent two days in Milan, Italy, with farmers and journalists from all over the world. The event was part of a New Holland social media initiative and the campaign centred on 10 farmers who collectively hailed from Italy, Brazil, Russia, Zimbabwe, Canada, Germany, France, China and the UK.
Humus – learn to appreciate it
Chemical fertilisers came into their own after the Second World War. They were convenient to use and food production became much easier, relatively speaking.
Sheep farming success in Goshen
When Simon Txoanyana – a retired SANDF member – decided to farm in 1999, he realised he couldn’t afford a commercial farm. Mike Burgess spoke to him about how he instead became a successful communal sheep farmer near Goshen in the former Ciskei, Eastern Cape.
Anti-venom basics
Using anti-venom has its disadvantages, but in the right hands, and at the right time, it is life-saving.
Free State farmer attacked
One of the executive members of Free State Agriculture suffered a brutal attack on her farm near Harrismith recently.
Mechanised sugarcane production
Mascor’s recent open day in Pietermaritzburg included some interesting cane-farming equipment.
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