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Malawi youth encouraged to become better farmers
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT) has targeted Malawi as one of the sub-Sahara countries where agriculture can play a significant role in poverty alleviation, according to an ICRISAT statement.
Sable bull sells for R27 million as game prices soar to new highs
The reputation of the breeder played a huge role in the prices achieved when auctioning off quality game, according to the Wildlife Ranching SA president Dr Peter Oberem.
Victory for evicted farmers as Zim government property gets auctioned off
A lawyer for evicted white Zimbabwean farmers has described the auctioning off of a Zimbabwe government-owned property in South Africa this week as a “symbolic victory”.
Roasted pork in a Chinese marinade (char siu)
This could just as easily be grilled pork or even the next unexpected culinary event at the family braai. Whatever the cooking method, the outcome will thrill your diners and leave you with an immodest sense of personal achievement.
The BFAP’s agri outlook
The BFAP has presented a less optimistic outlook for South African agriculture this year.
The 238km jackal-proof fence
The Koup jackal-proof fence project shows it is possible for farmers and government to work
together successfully on community ventures.
Breaking down the barriers of silence
Free State Agriculture (FSA) is committed to ongoing engagement with government in order to build trust and remove racial stereotyping, according to its president, Dan Kriek. Addressing the recent 2015 FSA congress in Bloemfontein, he said commercial farmers believed in democratic values and supported change, but that policies such as land reform had to be orderly and efficient.
Building on limited space
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The first 72 hours of a horse’s recovery
A horse’s recovery and long-term career is greatly influenced by the treatment it receives directly
after an injury, says Kim Dyson.
Mascor’s day in the sun
The KZN-based John Deere dealer network, Mascor, showcased some of its latest products at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Show. Joe Spencer attended the event.
Why top brands sell
Winter came late this year and the impact on the markets has been almost disastrous for many products.
Farmer pioneers sustainable rooibos production trials
Nieuwoudtville farmer Pierre Rossouw is conducting trials and implementing conservation farming practices to improve the soil health of his rooibos tea lands and counteract soil erosion due to wind action.
Getting started with peas
Bill Kerr discusses factors to take into account when growing peas.
Smallholder farmers march to premier’s office over stalled project
More than 100 disgruntled smallholder farmers marched to Premier Stanley Mathabatha’s office in Polokwane on Wednesday (September 23) to deliver a memorandum of demand over a stalled multi-million rand poultry project.
A winning idea?
The equation is simple: less tax + less red tape = higher profits = more jobs. Unfortunately, in South Africa, the opposite seems to be the norm.
Know your soil – Part 5: the value of phosphorous
Continuing with our discussion of the soil analysis, we now come to phosphorous (P).
DAFF female farmer award winner fiasco
The agriculture department is insulting the many hardworking, successful and deserving female farmers in South Africa by saying that Hlengiwe Hlophe is the best commercial female farmer we have.
‘Tree-preneurs’ to grow a million trees to combat deforestation
A network of South African ‘tree-preneurs’ is involved in an international campaign to raise awareness about deforestation and climate change.
‘Farmers know that land reform is a priority’
Ernest Pringle, head of Agri SA’s Development Council and outgoing president of Agri Eastern Cape, says that farmers accept land reform to be a prime concern, but judging by the national budget, government does not. He spoke to Nan Smith.
SA leads the way in celebrating World Rhino Day
While events are being held around the world to celebrate World Rhino Day 2015 today (22 September) to raise awareness of rhino poaching, the celebration at SA’s Isimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site is being vaunted as one of the largest.
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