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Time to put the economy first #SONA2016
Dr Frans Cronje of the SA Institute of Race Relations sets out the policy objectives that President Jacob Zuma should emphasise in the State of the Nation Address to rescue South Africa’s struggling economy.
Cleaning your borehole
Regularly checking for tree roots that grow into a borehole, usually just above the water level but as far down as 15m, can save you a lot of trouble.
Slow growth in the year ahead
Weak growth among major emerging markets will weigh on global growth in 2016, according to
the World Bank’s January 2016 Global Economic Prospects. Sub-Saharan Africa could face muted
growth due to low commodity prices, power capacity constraints and China’s economic slowdown.
Krone claims the crown
The Premos mobile pelleting unit by Krone was regarded by many as the most exciting new product at Agritechnica 2015.
Spaghetti & meatballs
If detective stories set in New York are true, every second NYPD policeman lives on a diet of spaghetti and meatballs. This Italian-influenced American dish is one of the many examples of the internationalisation of food.
John Deere introduces the S.M.A.R.T. campaign to raise productivity in african agriculture
John Deere is announcing the S.M.A.R.T. campaign to bring together the company’s established initiatives and programs designed to enhance and advance productivity in African agriculture.
Diesel, taxes and you
The amount of red tape that farmers have to navigate in order to obtain a rebate is astounding.
Valuing irrigation lands on a farm
The value of irrigation land is based on type, soil, distance from water source and orientation.
Gaining perspective
Farmer’s Weekly business columnist Peter Hughes reflects on the state of South Africa and the world, and in doing so realises that there’s nowhere else on Earth he’d rather be.
Getting flood irrigation right
Although this is a simple form of irrigation said to be ideal for smallholders, it’s actually a lot more difficult to get flood irrigation right than drip irrigation or the various sprinkler systems, writes Bill Kerr.
Mauritian-influenced fish curry
‘Vindaye,’ say my Friends Of Mauritian Origin (FOMO), ‘is not just another KZN fish curry.’ I think a Durban fish curry is a marvellous thing, but FOMO disagree. So here is an island take on a great series of tastes and aromas.
Sponsored
Case IH at Agritechnica
The world’s largest trade fair for innovative agricultural technology was the ideal place for Case IH to introduce its new offerings.
Be a better boss – six resolutions to follow
Here are the ‘Big Six’ resolutions that you need to make and follow this year.
Cooking wild guinea fowl with sherry and red wine
My first guinea fowl of the year was klapped by an Isuzu on a dirt road near Karkloof. The next two were expertly hunted by a good friend and perished with all their adrenalin safely in their adrenals. Boy, oh boy, were they tender.
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Africa
As industrialising countries struggle to feed themselves, the world will look increasingly to Africa to be the solution. But according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the first step is for African food security efforts to become more urgent so that the continent can thrive.
A world of tractors at Agritechnica Expo
No fewer than 2 907 exhibitors showcased their technology at the biennial Agritechnica Expo in Germany in November. Joe Spencer attended the event and came across a number of new tractors. Here are some of the brands not yet seen in South Africa.
Maintenance for energy efficiency
Regular maintenance of systems is key to a profitable farm. Such maintenance should aim to ensure that all systems run as efficiently as possible at all times.
SARS – it could be worse
SARS has obvious weaknesses, but if we have to be honest, our tax authorities are better to work with than those in our neighbouring countries.
Oven-baked cauliflower, broccoli, olives and cheese
There’s not much one can do when cauliflower au gratin makes its umpteenth comeback to the dinner table, except to look hopefully in the general direction of the kitchen. Perhaps there’s something else to come? Alternatively, give this recipe the attention it deserves.
Food wastage in SA: the shameful facts
Farmers today produce a staggering 50% more food than is needed to feed everyone on earth. Why then are millions of people still hungry? The reason, suggests the National Agricultural Marketing Council, lies mainly in the widespread wastage of food.
