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Environmental sector needs new entrants
Dr Christo Marais, chief director of natural resource management programmes at the Department of Environmental Affairs, spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout about challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Environmental sector needs new entrants
Dr Christo Marais, chief director of natural resource management programmes at the Department of Environmental Affairs, spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout about challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Why are eggs different colours?
Depending on the breed of chicken, most eggs are uniform in colour, ranging from white, pink and green, through to dark brown and blue.
1st Beumer Kudu Sale
Highest bull sold for R65 000.
All about amazing moringa
Both you and your horse can benefit from supplements containing leaves from this little
‘miracle of nature’, says Kim Dyson.
Living in a world of debt
Greece’s ongoing financial crisis highlights the danger countries face if government expenditure continues to increase at a faster rate than income.
Global dairy prices show signs of recovery
The prices for most dairy products on an international online dairy auction platform showed an increase for the first time in about five months.
Global dairy prices show signs of recovery
The prices for most dairy products on an international online dairy auction platform showed an increase for the first time in about five months.
Managing soil mineral ratios
It is essential that farmers understand the importance of mineral balance in their soils, says Graeme Sait, CEO of Nutri-Tech Solutions in Australia. He visited South Africa this year to explain this balance.
Managing soil mineral ratios
It is essential that farmers understand the importance of mineral balance in their soils, says Graeme Sait, CEO of Nutri-Tech Solutions in Australia. He visited South Africa this year to explain this balance.
Know your soil – Part 1
This year has been designated the International Year of Soils by the United Nations, so it’s a fitting time to learn more about the properties of soil and how to get the most out of your greatest farming asset.
20th Annual Caledon Promotional Ram Sale
Highest: (Dohne Merino Ram) R16 000
Despite lower volumes, avocado producers are doing well
Recently-appointed SAAGA chairperson, Kosie Eloff, shared the following observations about the current avocado season...
Despite lower volumes, avocado producers are doing well
Recently-appointed SAAGA chairperson, Kosie Eloff, shared the following observations about the current avocado season...
Recession fears and resilient farm prices
The South African economy has seen better days. First, the rand nose-dived to a record low of R14/US$, which put a damper on cuts to local fuel prices for September (see page 20).
Recession fears and resilient farm prices
The South African economy has seen better days. First, the rand nose-dived to a record low of R14/US$, which put a damper on cuts to local fuel prices for September (see page 20).
New financing model needed for farmers – Vink
It was crucial that a feasible financing model be found to help new farmers, said Prof Nick Vink, chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Stellenbosch, at Agri Northern Cape’s recent congress in Kimberley.
New financing model needed for farmers – Vink
It was crucial that a feasible financing model be found to help new farmers, said Prof Nick Vink, chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Stellenbosch, at Agri Northern Cape’s recent congress in Kimberley.
Breeding well-balanced Meatmaster sheep
PW van Heerden’s Meatmaster stud began as a crossbreeding experiment, but is now a top stud.
A Meatmaster success story
PW van Heerden’s Red Ribbon Meatmaster stud near Wesselsbron, which started out as a
cross-breeding experiment, is now a top stud that endeavours to produce well-adapted and balanced sheep genetics for commercial producers.
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