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Climate advisory for the 2012 winter season
Near normal rainfall was experienced in most parts of the country during March. In April rainfall decreased in many areas resulting in below normal over the central and eastern half of the country but near normal in the west areas.
Value for money
Older readers will recall the days when fruit and veggies, selected individually and placed into brown paper bags, were bought not only for flavour, but more so on price. In those days, price was the main consideration.
Protecting your heirs
When it comes to important ‘personal’ documents, such as wills and antenuptial contracts, be sure you agree with all the clauses before signing.
Let’s add value – and jobs
If government is serious about creating jobs in the agricultural sector, it has to do more to encourage value adding.
Seen at Bien Donne
A huge success, the 2012 Agri Cape Week showcased a wide range of
agricultural equipment and attracted exhibitors from the global arena. Keith Grieve reports.
Water Tariffs
In its commentary on the Department of Water Affairs’ approved water tariffs for the 2012/2013 financial year, Agri SA said the newly released water tariff dispensation contained various positive aspects, amongst others the fact that it has not applied the maximum allowable increases.
Agriculture budget speech
Food security and job creation were highlighted in the department’s budget, with special attention given to capacity building. Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson details how R5,8 billion will be spent.
A saucy liver affair
Chorizo sausage and chicken livers on pasta
Chorizo sausage is a powerful experience, adding heat, potency and
red line flavours to this pasta number. For a seasoned diner it’s a blast. And for the beginner cook it’s the chance to easily take your skills to a new level.
Winter management of fruit flies in town
Insect pests are a growing problem in agriculture and intervention is essential to limit harvest losses. It is estimated that insect pests are decreasing the world’s food supply with at least 25% annually.
The social media opportunity
Although the cellphone opens up a new world of communication, it’s a
small part of the ‘e-options’ available these days.
Empowering emerging farmers
The government claims that it wants to develop tens of thousands of new farmers in the next few years, yet its support for emerging farmers remains hopelessly inadequate.
Ineptitude or blatant discrimination?
Recent court cases dealing with water use licences to farmers were a slap in the face for the Department of Water Affairs. The courts held, in effect, that the department’s method of looking solely at a water use licence applicant’s race was wrong. Jaco Visser looked at the judgements.
New kids on the block
With Lemken SA now fully operational, the German company’s products are available locally. Joe Spencer reports.
The oupa of SA’s red wines turns 80
Believed to be South Africa’s oldest red blend, Chateau Libertas celebrates its 80th birthday this year.
No corny Business
Just when you thought you had heard them all, along comes something else you can do with a mealie. Thanks to the Thai-style dipping sauce, these delicious fritters can be a snack or a side dish.
Who is fooling who?
Who will foot the bill for government’s extravagance when SA’s taxpayers leave to pay tax in countries that appreciate their efforts? It’s something Gordhan and his sidekicks need to bear in mind.
How to motivate yourself
To make your farming dreams come true, create an action plan, says Peter Hughes.
How greed ruins co-ops
Co-operatives are vital to small-scale farming, but they can only be effective if they live up to their name.
Constitution under threat?
Our Constitution has been hailed everywhere as an example to all divided societies of what can be achieved by rational debate, compromise and goodwill, but now it seems as if the ANC wants to sweep all of this away, warns former state president FW de Klerk.
Minestrone
Winter is already knocking on the door. What better way to fight the cold than a delicious, steaming bowl of minestrone? Nothing can equal the flavour and aroma of this classic Italian vegetable soup.
