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“Houston, we have a harvest!”
...into this matter, I cannot help but wonder how it compares to the resources spent on finding solutions for drought-ridden areas on earth, but that’s a discussion for another day....
Africa’s urgent need for greater crop diversification
...This is more than simply boring to the palate; it severely diminishes the quality of people’s diets and makes farming systems more vulnerable, especially during severe drought. There has been...
SA could become a net exporter of maize in 2017
...2,46 million hectares under production, compared to the previous season. READ Cautious optimism despite drought, political uncertainty “South African maize consumption is about 10,5 million tons/year, so anything more than...
The way forward with grass-fed beef
...accordingly.” The family also consults rangeland scientist Riaan Dames from Best Farmer on veld and pasture management. “Even in the current drought, with our system we only sold cattle that...
Why research is key to building trust
...drought. But despite this (relatively) short-term problem there is strong interest from many quarters in investing in basic commercial agriculture. Not a week goes by that an enquiry does not...
Needed: an overhaul of the lamb & mutton supply chain
...in price and supply. This fall in market share cannot be blamed on the drought or consumer taste. Instead, it is caused by the fragmented nature of the lamb and...
Mike Mlengana commits to working with farmers
...producers to mentor these farmers. The issue of unity in the sector also worries me. Organisations in agriculture are divided, yet drought and disease outbreaks don’t single out farmers [and...
Managing risk in a tough environment
...result in a sharp increase in debt. The effect of the drought was equally severe for many livestock farmers. Extensive livestock farmers had to feed their livestock with scarce and...
Rand Water wins international award
...educating communities about conserving water resources and reducing water consumption during the drought. “Rand Water and the Water Wise team are delighted and grateful for the award,” said Hamanth Kasan,...
Agri leaders’ share insights on global food security
...skills and seeds for farming at a small-scale level so that they are able to produce their own food. This year, the ARC is donating 200 bags of drought tolerant...
Namibia’s devastating drought in pictures
The drought has contributed to the fact that cattle producers in Namibia have been operating at an 8% annual profit loss over the past 10 years, according to Mecki Schneider,...
Raising the bar with cultivar selection
...says. “Every season on the farm is different. You have to take notice of these changes and adapt.” While the past season was difficult because of the drought and higher...
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