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Herbicide resistance is a major problem facing grain producers in the Western Cape. Long-term trials conducted in the province by Dr Mark Hardy of the Western Cape agriculture ­department ­reveal that the most effective crop rotation system for weed management is grain crops ­followed by broad-leaved crops or legume pastures. Wouter Kriel reports.
Issue date 1 June 2007

The Sa Seed Industry's ANNUAL turnover rose by 4% to more than R2 billion over the past financial year.
Issue date 25 May 2007

After three years of intensive trials, government has approved the commercial cultivation in South Africa of Monsanto's genetically modified stacked gene maize. This GM cultivar is herbicide-­tolerant as well as stalk borer-resistant
Issue Date 25 May 2007

Omnia Fertiliser has launched its Chemtech Agri lab in Sasolburg, which specialises in biological analysis and the analysis of soil, sap and ­irrigation water. MD Trevor Grant has called the lab 'the Nasa of agriculture,' and says the most effective farmers today are those who apply a range of sophisticated technologies to ­realise the highest yields, product quality and profits. Yet at a recent SA Fertiliser Society symposium, Prof Martin Fey of ­Stellenbosch University suggested the current emphasis on soil health was little more than 'agricultural ­homeopathy' and said farmers could make discerning and self-interested decisions about nutrient management. Gwenda van Zyl asks Omnia's Dr Johan van Biljon why they feel scientific analysis is so important for the farmer.
Issue date 18 May 2007

TAU SA's Strategy for Sustainability warns the government of the disastrous impact its ­policies, such as those on land reform, are having on food security and rural economies. Global warming provides an ominous backdrop. TAU SA ­general manager Bennie van Zyl summarises the issues.
Issue date 18 May 2007

SA red meat producers have BEEN warned that it is highly likely that imports of red meat into the country will increase during the course of 2007, adding pressure to the profitability of local red meat producers.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Woolworths is the first SA RETAILER to offer free-range beef that is guaranteed to be free from growth hormones, according to Peter Gordon, commercial manager for meat at Woolworths.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Wool prices rose on the back of solid demand from all sectors of the trade and Cape Wools' indicator gained 1,8% to close at R40,63/kg (clean).
Issue date 18 May 2007

NZ dairy sector booming
Pet food crisis worsens
Issue date 18 May 2007

Shortages in commodities such as maize, milk and meat are pushing up food prices. Agricultural experts said that although even more price increases are imminent at retail level, it is a concern that farmers are not reaping the rewards of higher food prices at farm level.
Issue date 18 May 2007

As winter's grip tightens on our farm, all one hears about on TV is how global warming is fast destroying our planet.
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

Aussies improve tillage under drought conditions
Issue Date 11 May 2007