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Aquaculture – the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ stuff
Prospective aquaculture entrepreneurs are cautioned to evaluate a system’s yield potential before investing in unrealistic, small-scale projects that fail to provide adequate returns.
Regulating antibiotic usage – Germany leads the way
The European Union is increasingly coming down hard on indiscriminate use of antibiotics in livestock production, posing many challenges for farmers. Speaking at EuroTier 2014 in Germany, Dr Hans-Joachim Götz, president of the German Federal Association of Practising Veterinary Surgeons, outlined a new systematic approach to the problem.
Starting with tomatoes – Part 3
Getting your spraying right is especially important, says Bill Kerr.
SA produces its first ever black truffle
After years of patient anticipation, pioneers in commercial black truffle production in South Africa are celebrating the discovery of the first ever locally grown specimen of this highly prized fungus.
Are we nurturing our future farmers?
The matric results confirmed that my son’s career choice of becoming an engineer (he wants to build robots) is a good one.
‘Govt must help us to help our farm workers’
A meeting between organised agriculture and Deputy-president Cyril Ramaphosa saw robust talks on evictions, municipalities’ failure to deliver, and ASUF urging government to adopt a ‘social pact’ for farm workers.
Drought in the Northern Cape
The central and eastern parts of the Northern Cape as well as the Bushmanland are desperately dry, having experienced extreme temperatures coupled with strong westerly winds.
Farm murder in the Free State
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has condemned the murder of a female farmer from Theunissen on Monday, 12 January.
Kubota: A safe cab
An imported cab built to international standards may cost more, but there are advantages in terms of productivity and safety. Joe Spencer reports.
De Jager rolls with the punches
Dr Theo de Jager, well known for his work in land reform and rural transformation, was voted out as deputy president of AgriSA and replaced by Dan Kriek (president of Free State Agriculture) at the association’s annual congress recently. De Jager remains chairperson of AgriSA’s General Affairs Chamber and head of the Transformation Committee.
Two-bed farm cottage
Tyron asks Jonno to design a double-storey farm cottage for him. Look at what Jonno comes up with.
Defeating the cabbage moth – biologically
Nearly everyone who has ever grown brassicas has had a problem with the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Small wonder it is also called the ‘cabbage moth’.
My horse has legs like an elephant’s!
Equine lymphangitis causes inflammation, pain and lameness, and needs careful attention, says Kim Dyson.
A pound of dedication & a pinch of luck for young farmer
Even if your father is a successful farmer, it’s important to start at the bottom to become a top farmer. This is the view of Kolver Mülke, Agri Northern Cape’s Young Farmer of the Year 2014.
Economy, not politics, may decide land reform model
The government may be experiencing a growing sense of reality regarding the fact that real impediments to land reform were not necessarily the farmers.
KZN coastal aubergine curry
This is a fine stand-alone dish, or if you’re a relentless carnivore like this writer, a great side-dish to a mutton or chicken curry. A couple of roti per diner are all you need to complete the menu.
Starting with tomatoes – Part 2
Before fertilising your tomato crop, carry out a soil analysis. This is well worth the cost, explains Bill Kerr.
Matriculants should study agriculture – IFP
KwaZulu-Natal matriculants who achieved good results should consider a career in agriculture, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) said in a statement on Tuesday.
Monsanto targets smallholder farmers
Seed company Monsanto recently appointed Gyanendra Shukla as head of its African division. It has also set up headquarters in Kenya close to its intended future customers: East African smallholders.
Change and growth in the markets
The traditional route for a person entering the market agency business has seen the youngster working alongside an older person, receiving on-the-job training.
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