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Hero or villain – it’s all in the eyes of the beholder
Those of you following our news coverage of the allegations surrounding People’s Bio Oil (PBO) would know that we have been trying for weeks to obtain comment from owners Vusi and Nomzamo Khoza.
Rotating auto-aligning flotation tracks (RAAFT)
Designed for pivot irrigation systems, these tracks pay for themselves in a season by preventing broken or bogged down equipment.
Crisper, sweeter Forelle pears
The pear industry is saving millions, thanks to research by Dr Ian Crouch and the introduction of his Forelle Early Market Access programme.
SAMDPR pre-final results update
More than 30 countries entered the 19th SA Million Dollar Pigeon Race, notes Thomas Smit.
Fence-sitter warning system, how it works
Farmers are often soft targets for attacks and other forms of crime. The newly developed fence-sitter warning system alerts farmers to possible fence tampering.
Controlling flies on dairy farms
Flies boost stress among cattle, which could reduce milk production. Dr Paul Burden, a veterinarian at Novartis, looks at other ways in
which these pests could be harmful.
Alternative uses for sugarcane
Sugar industry body, SA Cane Growers’ Association, is to set up a plant to
explore the feasibility of on-farm biogas and biofertiliser production.
Veld management systems that are sustainable
Researchers have developed techniques that will assist a farmer in implementing a successful veld management system.
Increasing the value of timber plantations
New eucalyptus hybrids have been introduced to the South African paper and pulping industry in an effort to become more competitive. CSIR environment science researcher, Karen Eatwell, explains.
Agritourism adds value to agriculture
South African farmers operate in a difficult agricultural and economic environment, and for many it has become imperative to find new ways of generating additional income. In a bid to do this, some have started to embrace tourism. Breedekloof Wine and Tourism CEO, Melody Botha, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the growing interest in agritourism.
A Mediterranean pasta classic
Here’s a meal from the great folk who gave us the Roman Empire, Luciano Pavarotti, Ferrari sports cars, and some of the strangest Test rugby known to modern man.
Is your horse too skinny?
Fattening a thin horse starts with a good diagnosis, involving a detailed examination of its history, checking the amount of feed it eats and a thorough clinical examination, says Dr Mac.
President Jacob Zuma: State of The Nation Address 2015 (Speech)
State of the Nation Address by His Excellency Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Joint Sitting Of Parliament Cape Town...
SONA must provide vote of confidence in SA economy
When delivering the State of the Nation address today, President Jacob Zuma needed to foster confidence in the local economy.
Producing real vanilla on Réunion Island
Cultivating vanilla on Réunion Island – and elsewhere – is a drawn-out, specialised process done entirely by hand. Even the pollination is painstakingly carried out flower by flower. This explains why vanilla costs up to R5 600/kg. Lloyd Phillips visited an artisanal vanilla farm on Réunion Island.
More sporadic cabbage pests
Before we start on cabbage diseases, there are still a few sporadic pests that we should look at. One is the cabbage webworm (Hellula undalis).
Loriza Brahman: where excellence is a given
The Meyer family has been farming Brahmans since the 1960s – and it shows.
In 2014, the stud had the top performance herd in the country and the best cow of the breed.
Aquaculture success stories in Southern Africa
There are not too many successful commercial aquaculture enterprises in Southern Africa, but these two are worth mentioning.
DAFF engages with De Doorns community
Agriculture minister Senzeni Zokwana and his deputy, Bheki Cele, met the De Doorns community on Monday to show that the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was ready to participate with all stakeholders in agriculture.
A family affair: Botselo Holding’s secrets for success
Farming is an intricate business and should be managed accordingly, says Richard Hobson, Grain SA’s 2014 Grain Producer of the Year and manager at Botselo Farming. Annelie Coleman visited Richard on Nonen Ranch to learn more about the Hobson family’s business philosophy.
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