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Farmer’s Weekly is hosting one of the largest agribusiness conferences in the Southern Hemisphere from 4-5 July at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg. To register for this not-to-be-missed event, simply follow the steps below:
Follow these steps when drafting a business plan
A business plan will help you access funding and serve as a working document to guide your managerial decisions. But, before you write up that plan, do your research properly!
Easy butter chicken
This delicious and satisfying dish works equally well as a midday meal for busy workers and a laid-back, candle-lit dinner for a few close friends. As a bonus, it’s simple to prepare.
University of California wins strawberry spat
A jury recently ruled against two former scientists employed by the University of California (UC) Davis in the US, after they sued their former employee over control of strawberry breeding plants they had developed over more than 20 years.
Sernick Bonsmara cattle auction fetches R15 million
The 39th annual Sernick Bonsmara Production auction in the Free State achieved a total turnover of R15,2 million.
Aid for producers in dry Northern and Western Cape
NWK will support an initiative by a group of producers from the Hoopstad region in the Free State, to collect and transport donations of maize.
Agribusiness Africa Conference 2017
(Bookings are closed) The 2017 Agribusiness Africa Conference held at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, on 4 and 5 July.
Lake St Lucia Estuary dredging almost complete
Part of what has been described as South Africa’s largest wetland rehabilitation project is nearing completion.
SA’s disaster relief system: making a bad situation worse
The release of disaster relief funds is a contentious issue in South Africa, writes Dr Christo Coetzee, researcher and lecturer at the North-West University’s African Centre for Disaster Management. According to him, the country needs a proactive approach to disaster relief to ensure a sustainable, profitable agricultural industry, and to safeguard food security.
Tuscan-style 3 bedroom home
A compact three-bedroom pseudo-Tuscan design home, that has style and character. View the sketch designs by Jonno.
India’s cattle slaughter ban strongly opposed
The Indian government has banned the sale of cattle for slaughter at livestock markets
Farming chickens ethically and profitably
Red Barn free-range chicken and egg farm started from necessity but grew into a passion. In addition to eggs and whole chickens, it also produces speciality products.
Indigenous Foods of Africa Festival
Representatives from countries across Africa recently gathered at an indigenous foods event hosted in Limpopo to showcase the cuisine of their respective countries.
The many rewards of game farming in the Karoo
Game animals have brought a new dimension to farm life in the arid Karoo. Roelof Bezuidenhout spoke to Neil Dodds and Rob Hobson, two farmers from Jansenville, who have combined game with smallstock.
Agri-conference to discuss investment challenges for Africa
The Agribusiness Africa Conference, brought to you by Farmer’s Weekly, will take place on 4 and 5 July at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, and will bring together some of the brightest minds in agriculture in Africa today.
Advice on growing pecan nuts
There are a number of factors that should be taken into account before planting pecan nut trees.
Employee incapacity in the workplace
Few employers can afford to employ staff members who are unable to perform their duties to their full capacity.
Farmer’s Weekly increases 2017 Royal Show participation
The 167th Royal Show will be held from 26 May to 4 June in Pietermaritzburg, and show-goers will have the opportunity to meet some of the team members behind Farmer’s Weekly.
Beef and seafood roti wrap
Fellow kitchen mechanics, it’s time to return to the wrap for easy cooking, splendid eating, and minimal washing up. Beef and seafood roti wrap is the best.
Beef cattle farming: get the infrastructure right
Ensure that you have the right facilities: a crush pen, a neck clamp and a squeeze chute.
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