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New Year messages for 2015
Leaders in South African agriculture look back on the achievements and challenges of 2014 while anticipating the demands and opportunities of the year ahead.
Weaker rand to prop up interest rates
South Africa’s economic growth is estimated to accelerate as mines and manufacturing reached their normal production capacity.
High-value breeders’ prospects continue to look good
The prospects for the breeding of high-value game species will remain positive in the near future, according to Flippie Cloete of the North-West University.
Aquaculture aims to grow
South Africa’s R600-million and 6 000t-a-year commercial aquaculture industry is aiming to grow in leaps and splashes, thanks to the presidential initiative, Operation Phakisa.
Demand for wool still outstrips supply
The continuing producer confidence in the future of quality wool was likely to further stimulate investment in wool sheep farming during 2015, according to Louis de Beer, CEO of Cape Wools.
Keep your eyes on the future
This time last year, large parts of South Africa were experiencing a drought said to be the worst in living memory.
Science vs philosophy
Accusations are rife that mainstream veld research has failed SA’s extensive livestock farmers. A group of well-known pasture scientists, including Dr Amie Aucamp, have publicly responded. Roelof Bezuidenhout asked him about the background to the veld management debate.
Starting with tomatoes – Part 1
This is an expensive crop to grow, so do your homework before you start, cautions Bill Kerr.
Heartwater – Tick-borne disease
Heartwater is transmitted to cattle, goats and sheep by infected bont ticks.
Leadership for markets
In his excellent book ,In the Driving Seat – Lessons in Leadership, Brand Pretorius quotes Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric: “Before you become a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.”
Horses: dealing with worms
These creepy little creatures are everywhere, just waiting to invade your horse, warns Kim Dyson.
West Nile virus – Mosquito-borne diseases
WNV is an important, under-detected cause of neurological disease in humans and animals, according to Prof Marietjie Venter.
Aquaculture: Can the concept of zoning work?
Grouping aquaculture activities on one site for administrative convenience simply won’t work.
Successful meat production on Réunion Island
Space is limited on the island of Réunion. Farms are small, and farming is intensive and diversified. Yet, assisted by subsidies from France, farmers supply nearly half the island’s meat needs, and Boer Goats are included in the offering. Lloyd Phillips was there.
An agribusiness giant rises
Zeder Investments recently concluded the largest transaction in its existence, boosting its investments in agriculture to more than R10 billion and proving the company’s positive outlook on the industry. Jaco Visser interviewed CEO Norman Celliers.
Arthropod-borne summer livestock diseases
As the weather grows hotter and wetter across the country, the incidence of livestock diseases transmitted by arthropods increases.
Tru-Cape: now for a bigger slice of the fruit market pie
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing’s supply of apples and pears is growing – and so are its marketing ambitions. The company plans to increase market share in Africa, the Middle East and the Far East, says Roelf Pienaar, Tru-Cape’s managing director.
Space cabbages correctly
Many factors play a role in the spacing of cabbage – the process is not quite as simple as you might imagine.
Dealing with impaction colic
If this condition is neglected, the large intestine can rupture, requiring surgery, says Dr Mac.
KZN’s FMD control fence well under way – DAFF
Construction of the 108km fence line separating northern Zululand’s foot-and mouth disease (FMD) control zone from the FMD-free parts of South Africa was reportedly under way and on track, according to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ (DAFF) animal health division.
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