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Breeding well-balanced Meatmaster sheep
PW van Heerden’s Meatmaster stud began as a crossbreeding experiment, but is now a top stud.
Objecting? Line up the evidence first!
If you cannot produce strong evidence and cogent arguments for your allegations, the chances are that you will lose any court battle against SARS.
Ludwig’s Roses: For the love of the rose
German-born Ludwig Taschner is SA’s best-known rose grower and breeder. Mike Burgess visited his nursery, Ludwig’s Roses, north of Pretoria, to learn about the building of a business that defines the country’s rose industry.
Farming insects
The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation suggests that if we could farm insects on a commercial scale, food insecurity in many developing nations would be a thing of the past.
SAPS investigate motive for murder of KZN farmer
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are reportedly investigating the motive behind the recent murder of farm manager Mngoma Mbanjwa (51) on Lockwood Farm near Ixopo.
The Jacaranda Agricultural Show is here
The Jacaranda Agricultural Show will take place at the Tshwane Events Centre north of Pretoria, from 26 - 29 August 2015.
Red meat traceability: time to beef up the system
The traceability of food products is growing in importance across the world, and the sooner South Africa’s red meat value chain grasps its value, the better, according to Prof Frikkie Neser, animal scientist at the University of the Free State. He told Annelie Coleman that a traceability system is essential to counteract the dwindling profitability of red meat production in South Africa.
All about chicory
Plans are underway to curb imports and revive the industry in South Africa.
Female farmers valued contributors to North West’s economy
The North West provincial government valued the significant role women farmers played in the economy of the province, according to Supra Mahumapelo, North West premier.
Choosing the ideal bakkie
Luxurious and pricey, most of today’s bakkies are designed for well-heeled urbanites rather than farmers. How then do you pick an affordable, no-nonsense vehicle that can cope with the everyday demands of a farm?
Farming competitively – it can be done!
Despite facing serious challenges, South African agriculture can nonetheless increase its competitiveness, both locally and internationally. Prof Gerald Ortmann, head of Agricultural Economics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, explores some of the options.
MEC calls for collective effort to fight farm murders
There was need for a collective effort to eradicate farm murders and acts of criminality in rural areas and farms in the country, said Mlibo Qoboshiyane MEC for Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform following the murders of Hermien Gouws (88) and her son Ruben (65), recently.
Diesel price could drop 57c in September
The expected drop in fuel prices has been welcomed by organised agriculture which is battling high input costs.
It takes money to make and save money
With profit margins remaining under pressure, farmers need to pull out all the stops to stay in business.
Ida community assist in arrest of suspected killers
Retired Ida High School principal Ruben Gouws (65) and his mother, Hermien (88), were found brutally murdered on Pinevale Farm near Elliot in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, 15 August.
Filling, fulfilling chicken soup
Good soup is high quality nutrition in a rush. Since most of the goodies are in solution they get to work exceptionally fast. That’s why all international cuisines feature soups, from Italian Minestrone to Vietnamese Pho Bo.
Communal living in the Karoo
Dear Jonno
We are currently planning our farming ventures in the Karoo. To secure income for the capitalisation of these activities, we entered into an...
Tractors by the ton!
A wide assortment of tractors was on display at Nampo this year. Here is the second of two reviews.
Is oat hay a suitable alternative for horses?
Oat hay can be cultivated throughout South Africa, but is it suitable forage for horses?
The birds flock in for the big race
The 20th SA Million Dollar Pigeon Race, due to be held early next year, is once again attracting top-rate entrants from around the world, says Thomas Smit.
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