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How sustainable is sustainability?
Retailers use the concept of ‘sustainability’ to differentiate their products. In doing so, they add
to the cost of food to the consumer.
SA farmers are ‘agropreneurs’
Local farmers seek to create sustainable business ventures out of agro-commodities, goods and services with other role players in the value chain. They are not mere landowners, according to Christo van der Rheede, deputy executive director at Agri SA.
New book explores game ranch profitability in SA
Local biltong hunters spend an average of about R31 500 on a hunting trip every year, according to Game Ranch Profitability, a book released by Absa Agribusiness recently.
A home with nine rondavels
You requested that you would like to build nine separate units on your property in honour of the departed, and want these to be traditional rondavels.
How to train a horse to lift its leg
Dr Mac discusses how to train a horse to lift its leg on command so that its hooves can be cleaned.
Market agents – a special breed
An agent on the Durban Market recently made an interesting remark to me.
Know your crop pests: cotton stainer
Cotton stainers resemble assassin bugs and may be up to 2cm in length, with males being smaller than females.
SA farmers must look to technology – AMT conference
The Agrimark Trends (AMT) annual agricultural outlook conference held in Pretoria recently focussed on trends in weather, technology, land reform, genetically modified (GM) seeds and farming opportunities in Africa.
Cations and percentages in a soil analysis
Usually, a soil analysis gives the percentage of each cation as a measure of the total cations in the soil.
Book launched to showcase agricultural economics in SA
The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) launched its 50-year-anniversary publication entitled AEASA in Practicia: The Role of Practicing Agricultural Economists in South Africa.
State investment in agricultural economics in the spotlight
Government investment in agricultural economics in South Africa is declining after a few years of significant spending.
Caramelised onions
Is it a condiment? Or merely a vegetable? The fact of the matter is that caramelising onions is a great kitchen skill to learn: this delicious ingredient adds layers of flavour to all meat-based meals.
How to start your own aquaculture business -part 1
In this new series, Nicholas James will provide prospective tilapia farmers with a step-by-step guide on how to launch and run a successful aquaculture business in South Africa. We begin with the basics.
Time for a second attempt at a single voice
Never before in the 21 years since South Africa’s transition to a democracy has the ruling party placed so much faith in the contribution that agriculture can make to the country.
Drought conditions mar maize production’s final estimate
The final production estimate for white and yellow maize has gone up by 1,1% and 1% respectively, according to the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC).
Latest national crime stats show increase in stock theft
The latest national crime statistics were released in Parliament today (29 September) by embattled national police commissioner Riah Phiyega.
Australia calls for applications for scholarships and short courses
Australia’s government has called for applications for its prestigious scholarships.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to visit SA
The Danish embassy in SA has announced a visit by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to South Africa in November. He will be accompanied by Denmark’s Minister for Environment and Food, Eva Kjer Hansen, and the Minister for Business and Growth, Troels Lund Poulsen.
Danish royal to visit SA to strengthen business ties
The Danish embassy in SA has announced a visit by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to South Africa in November.
Buying a farm? Consider value, price & location
Director at TG Kruger Real Estate, Rumpff Krüger, advises us what to consider when buying a farm.
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