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Game can be a job creator
Dr Gert Dry, vice president of Wildlife Ranching SA (WRSA), spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout about the Seventh International Wildlife Symposium recently held in Kimberley and how the industry has modernised since the first symposium 23 years ago.
A truly Elite Nguni Cow for 2011
Following in the footsteps of her dam, AVM 96 0039 has taken this year's title of Farmer's Weekly-ARC Best Elite Nguni Cow.
Rains welcomed, but cane extraction suffers
Good rains fell over most parts of KZN over the weekend of 19 November, with Paulpietersburg, Gingindlovu and Durban most affected.
Sheep out, olives in
Since 2000, Craig Rippon has established almost 7 000 olive trees on his family's former sheep farm. Mike Burgess visited Springvale Olive Estate to find out why Craig pioneered olive production in the region, and how on-farm processing helped him develop a valuable niche market.
Are you smart enough to be a Brahman breeder?
Defying the common misconception that Brahmans are wild, temperamental and a problem to farm with, Johan Prinsloo selects only calm animals to maintain a desirable temperament in his PRI Brahman Stud.
Sustainable farming in Lesotho – thanks to Thailand
For five years, Lesotho's royal farm in Matsieng has showcased a sustainable farming approach for local lowland farmers. This "sufficiency model" originates in Thailand, and its diversified use of land holds much promise. Tjonane Matla and Peter Mashala investigated.
If we fail to talk, we’ll fail SA
There should be no dispute regarding the ultimate objective of agricultural development. If it's not possible to work together, and if role players have divergent motives and hidden agendas, the country is going to be in big trouble, says Agri SA president Johannes Möller.
Merino farming in their blood
Merino SA president Julian Southey talks to Heather Dugmore about the need to be adaptable and to change farming practices to meet the current economic challenges and benefit from the knowledge available today.
Mastering the art of extensive Angora farming
Against all odds, Barries Snijman has tamed the tough Karoo to develop a flock of veld-adapted Angoras that produce quality mohair. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
Direct seeding for onions
'Transplant shock will make the plants bulb at a small size, or go into hibernation.'
Finding water for the Vaal
If nothing is done to increase water availability in the Vaal River water supply system - including clamping down on illegal water use by irrigation farmers - it will be the farmers themselves who first feel the pinch of a severe drought-like deficit.
How to plant and harvest a sweet potato crop
Last week, we discussed how sweet potatoes are grown in the warm season and should be planted from October to December, although this can be extended up to March in frost-free areas.
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