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Farming with ornamental fish
You don’t need an expensive system to produce top-quality ornamentals that can compete with fish from the Far East and elsewhere.
Gwede Mantashe encourages dialogue
ANC general secretary Gwede Mantashe said recently that he appreciated Agri SA’s approach to engage government constructively on agricultural policies, after discussions by him and Agri SA leadership this week.
Astral’s Chris Schutte hospitalised due to heart condition
Dr Chris Schutte, CEO of Astral Foods, has been admitted to hospital for a heart condition and will take a leave of absence from his official duties for a period of time to rest and recuperate.
Separate living and farming: the benefits
Imagine a farm used exclusively for the production of food or fibre, with no housing in sight!
SA agriculture grows jobs towards 1 million target
In the first quarter of 2015, South Africa’s agriculture sector made significant headway towards meeting the target of creating one million additional jobs set for it by the National Development Plan.
Understanding water-use licences
There is still confusion in the agriculture sector about the need for water-use licences, says Desmond Visser. Now the application process has been streamlined.
Borehole cost: are you being ripped off?
Hydrogeologist Dale Barrow provides some tips to help you understand the price you are quoted when analysing borehole cost.
Research on kudu rabies in Namibia begins
Sufficient funds have been raised to start with research on the ongoing kudu rabies epidemic that has annihilated thousands of kudu in Namibia since 2001, according to Dr Reiner Hassel, Agra’s animal health technical advisor.
Training your ‘sales manager’
The relationship between producer and market agent remains at the core of a fresh produce market.
‘Stick to your knitting’
Well done to the organisers of the Pietermaritzburg Royal show for yet another splendid event. In its 165th year, the show manages to stay true to its character while keeping up with the times.
Smallholder ‘cluster farmers’
Smaller farmers struggle to sustainably produce large quantities of quality crops and get them to market. The ‘cluster farming’ concept is changing that, says Diale Mokgojwa of Standard Bank.
FAO Food Price index falls
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Food Price index for global food prices fell to its lowest since September 2009.
World Environment Day
If current consumption and production patterns are not changed, and the global population continues to increase as before, we shall need the equivalent of three Earths to sustain us by 2050, according to the United Nations.
Soya bean prices propped up by surplus processing capacity
SA soya bean production has increased markedly over the past couple of years. As drought hits our western production regions, farmers expect to harvest marginally less of the oil seed than last year. Jaco Visser analyses the domestic and world outlook for soya bean production and prices.
A retirement home sketch
Dear Jonno,
My husband and I are planning our retirement home on our newly acquired farm in the north-eastern Free State. We enjoy your innovative...
All about fenugreek
Horses that compete in sports where big, strong muscles are needed will benefit from having this herb in their feed regularly, says Kim Dyson.
The Pérard VMP chaff harvester
The Pérard ‘chaff harvester’ brings a new solution to a growing problem.
Merger allows for investment in precision farming
Local small grain producers must optimise production through precision farming in order to stay competitive in globalised markets. Through a recent merger, the Tweekop farming enterprise in the Southern Cape has done just that. Jacques Claassen visited the farm and reports.
What to do after planting your green beans
Although beans are generally a quick and easy crop to grow, problems can occur before the plant emerges.
Anchovy butter
You’ve grilled the perfect steak. How could you make it even better? Nothing, if you are a purist. Quite a lot, if you’re ready to venture into the unknown. To do this, you’ll need butter. Anchovies. Maybe even a can of smoked oysters...
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