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Massey Ferguson unveils Global series tractors
The Massey Ferguson Global tractor series “is the largest manufacturing and new product development project in the history of AGCO and an extremely significant evolution for the brand.”
No-till in SA – The message spreads
Dr Johann Strauss, secretary for Conservation Agriculture Western Cape and scientist at the provincial department of agriculture, and Richard Findlay, committee member and co-ordinator of the No-Till Club in KwaZulu-Natal, share their expertise about no-till practices in South Africa.
When the veld turns toxic
Toxic plants can cause disease and death in livestock, and must be vigorously controlled.
Getting the land ready for cabbages
The first consideration when preparing land for cabbage is to get the soil’s nutrient content right.
Fish soup
Powerful. That’s the only word for this fish soup. Explosive taste, delicious aromas and great texture.
Good start to table grape season
The first table grapes of the new season are being harvested and packed as producers across the country look forward to a good production year.
Success with Maluti apples
In 1996, when Margie Jankielsohn and her husband Mark bought 548ha of the farm Merino in the Bethlehem district of the Free State, they had no idea that their operation would become one of the most successful apple producers in the Malutis.
Nile Tilapia: Wiser laws, higher yield
As it stands, prospective legislation seeking to control the use of Nile tilapia will be counter-productive and hamper the growth of aquaculture in South Africa.
Sustainable fynbos harvesting – join now!
The Cape Floristic Region (CFR) is home to more than 9 000 indigenous plant species. Collectively, these plants are known as fynbos, from the Dutch fijnbosch – fine (leafed) bush. It is the richest floral region in the world.
It’s about seeking solutions
It is often said that the most innovative and creative solutions to problems are found during tough times. And in many cases, new solutions change the way we live or do business.
APAC: Protecting your money
The Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) was established in 1992 in terms of the Agricultural Produce Agents Act.
Dedicated mentorship helps achieve maize success
David Matobako, an ambitious young farmer, is proving that agricultural reform is not an idle dream. Susan Botes-Marais visited him on his Free State farm and saw how a sound partnership is making his dream of commercial grain farming come to life.
Western Cape names farm worker of the year
Jerome Thomas, general manager at Kanonkop Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, has been named the Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year.
Time to change SA’s red meat classification?
The 12th meat symposium held in Pretoria recently included a report-back on research carried out by a task team appointed in 2009 to investigate the current red meat classification system.
Beetroot for beginners (1)
This crop is ideal for small-scale farmers, says veggie expert Bill Kerr.
Turbine turbulence
Here's a look at the pros and cons of wind energy.
SA misses target to sign CADDP compact
South Africa will miss its own target for signing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development (CAADP) Programme compact this November.
The best of the Nedbank Eston Show
The Nedbank Eston Show has possibly the widest variety of machinery exhibits of any agricultural show in the country. Tractors, implements, trucks, construction equipment and even boats were on display.
Choose the right cabbage seedlings!
The seedling is the start of a very valuable crop and the stand and speed of initial growth will have a significant effect on profit.
Horses: caring for hooves
Knowing what a healthy hoof looks like will help you to recognise an unhealthy hoof straightaway, says Kim Dyson.
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