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‘Jackals, hyenas’ will prey on R2 billion agri-parks fund – Afasa
Government’s urgency to implement agri-parks across the country will make the process very vulnerable to corruption and abuse by contactors, said the African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (Afasa).
Tax judgement
Those with business interests in Botswana should take note of the following judgement.
Invasive trees halve broiler heating costs
Eucalyptus trees are seen as a threat to native plants and scarce water resources, requiring the eradication of these trees at a considerable cost. Broiler producer Hugh Davison has found a way to turn these trees into a valuable asset – using them to heat up his broiler houses.
FMD in northern Namibia “well controlled”
The recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) of Namibia were well controlled and do not pose a danger to the commercial farming areas to the south, according to Mecki Schneider, Namibian Livestock Producers chairperson.
Dealing with slugs and snails
These pests are not just the bane of the suburban gardener – they can wreak havoc with agricultural and horticultural crops, explains Paul Donovan.
Giving value for money
Recently, I wrote about the eight marketing options available to a fresh produce farmer and the need for these to give value for money.
DAFF needs clear policy on freshwater fisheries resources – WRC
A study launched by the Water Research Commission (WRC) has found that a clear policy needs to be drawn up if South Africa intends to establish a successful inland fisheries industry.
How government fails smallholder farmers
A media trip organised by the Southern Africa Food Lab aimed to give journalists a first-hand glimpse of the challenges of smallholder farmers in Limpopo and Gauteng.
5 simple tips for tractor safety
The lack of meaningful statistics on agriculture-related accidents suggests that attitudes towards farm safety are quite slack.
Co-ordinated predation management desperately needed
Predation damage in SA’s game and livestock industries amounted to R383 142 807/year, said Prof HO de Waal from the Free State University.
Safeguarding your investment in game
Gerhard Diedericks, head of Santam Agriculture, says that with the growing market for game in South Africa, especially for rare and exotic animals, and the high risk associated with this type of investment, insurance is becoming increasingly important.
Revised bush retreat sketch
I received an email from Peter and Dalene asking me to revise their sketch. They preferred two separate wings for the bedroom sections, and to keep within the private development allowable area of 250m².
New AHS vaccine schedule
The Directorate of Animal Health will now enforce vaccination between June and October in the Western Cape’s African horse sickness-free zone, reports Dr Mac.
Charles Carlson Jnr’s pigeons auction
Top racing pigeons were on offer at Charles Carlson Jnr’s auction at the end of April. It’s not often that a collection of such excellence becomes available at a single sale, says Thomas Smit.
Feeding goats
Good feed and plenty of clean water are important to keep your goats healthy.
News-making headlines in FW – 29 May
Farmer's Weekly news editor Jaco Visser spoke to OFM's agri-editor Sabrina Dean about the top articles in the 29 May issue of Farmer's Weekly:
Tournedos Chasseur
For the mid-20th century connoisseur, the ideal of fine dining consisted of a prawn cocktail, followed by Tournedos Chasseur, finished off by an Irish coffee. Here’s that very same culinary delight, but without the Irish coffee. Or the prawn cocktail.
Counting on Canola in 2015
Canola is no longer a crop that farmers can neglect. It is a valuable cash crop that can achieve high yields, provided that producers make careful cultivar selections and manage the crop correctly. Jacques Claassen reports on what is expected of the 2015 season.
Preparation and planting of green beans
Beans are a quick, easy crop – provided all the precautions are taken.
Eastern Cape’s top developing beef farmer
Lawrence Maduna (65), the Agricultural Research Council’s Eastern Cape Emerging Beef Farmer for 2014, farms a Bonsmara-dominated herd of 160 breeding females in the Lady Grey district of the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess visited him to learn about his winning approach to beef production.
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