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German farmers fear another drought after dry winter
...Europe being gripped by drought during 2018. In Germany, the four-month period from April to July 2018 was the warmest in recorded history and resulted in a severe drought throughout...
Beefing up cattle using the continuous grazing system
...year,” he says. Surviving the drought The Duminies agree that one-camp grazing was a saving grace for their beef enterprise during the recent three-year drought. “Had we been using a...
Financial planning: crucial to sustainable production
...camps taken together,” he explains. “Annual results are also compared with long-term results so I can keep track of the farm’s performance.” Drought has been a constant threat in the...
‘Poultry imports are critical to keep prices in check’
...drought or avian influenza imports, the country imported more chicken to meet local demand and ensure security of supply. Speirs said the tariff increase might protect the big players in...
Recent rainfall expected to aid summer grain production
...but it also delays the harvesting process. We are nevertheless extremely grateful for the rain after the devastating drought that lasted for the better part of this year’s production season,”...
The difference half a degree of global warming can make
...most land and ocean regions; hot extremes in most inhabited regions; heavy precipitation in several regions; and the probability of drought and precipitation deficits in some regions. It is projected...
New farmers require “compassionate” financing – Mlengana
The financial sector has been asked to endeavour to develop a more “compassionate” approach for the financing of new farmers. READ ‘Drought has created a perfect storm for SA banks’...
Switching to no-till? Restore degraded soil first!
...Dust Bowl of the 1930s was directly as a result of years of annual ploughing and discing, followed by a devastating drought. As a result, there was a max exodus...
Counting the cost of Cyclone Idai’s devastation
...of neighbouring Zimbabwe and Malawi, resulting in devastating flooding across the region. READ ‘Drought has created a perfect storm for SA banks’ In Mozambique, it is estimated that 700 000ha...
EU lifts import ban on SA ostrich meat
...farmers in the Southern Cape and Klein Karoo had experienced three years of consecutive drought, and this, together with the impact of avian influenza on production, meant that a more...
Merino sheep: sacrificing size for superior wool
...after a lengthy drought, 43mm of rain fell in two days. I therefore prefer a 12-month cycle. This means I never have to shear during winter, which is inevitable if...
‘Drought has created a perfect storm for SA banks’
Finding solutions to the challenge of financing farmers during drought has become extremely difficult. READ Farmers urged to be vigilant for crop pest infestations Commercial banks in South Africa face...
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