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Possible inflation relief for lower-income groups in 2017
An alleviation of drought conditions could slow down food price inflation, bringing relief to lower- income groups in 2017, according to an FNB report.
High yields expected in summer grain production region
The rain that occurred over South Africa’s summer grain region has improved production conditions vastly compared with December 2016.
Why SA’s goat farmers must get down to business
Stakeholders in South Africa’s goat value-chain are determined to grow their sector into a profitable and sustainable industry to benefit farmers and the economy. Johan Steyn, owner of Patriot Boer Goat Stud in the Eastern Cape, discusses how
this can be achieved.
Arson suspected in Drakenstein fires
Farmers in the Western Cape municipality believe the fires that have hit the area over the past five days were set on purpose…
Rain brings partial relief to Namibia and Botswana
Good rains were reported in Namibia during the first week of January, but the rains were sporadic and some parts of the country remained desperately dry, said Sakkie Coetzee, CEO of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) CEO.
Converting from traditional to conservation farming
The recent drought in the Swartland made Abri Richter realise that he had to adapt his farming techniques to ensure his operation’s long-term sustainability. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how he was improving his conservation farming techniques.
Outlook: Uncertainty about potato production in 2017
The past two years were likely to be remembered as some of the most challenging times for South Africa’s potato production industry.
Mooted sugar tax is bitter news for industry
The South African government has proposed a tax on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the country. Trix Trikam, executive director of the South African Sugar Association (SASA), shared the industry’s views on the subject with Lloyd Phillips.
How important is the informal sector in urban food security?
The informal sector is crucial in giving people access to food. Yet it is often underestimated and, as a result, disregarded, say researchers Caroline Skinner and Gareth Haysom.
Groundnut production: challenging but profitable
Gerhard Dreyer, owner of The New Nut Company in North West, says there is always demand for groundnuts in the local and international markets, and farmers in the right climatic conditions could reap rich rewards from investing in this crop. Gerhard Uys reports.
Beware of impaction colic
Drought-stricken pasture can produce drier intestinal contents that are more likely to get stuck. The result may be impaction colic, a potentially fatal condition, warns Dr Mac.
Good riddance to 2016
Finally, we have come to the end of a year that has tested farmers in this country like no other year before, and I am reminded of the poet, Robert Frost, who said, “in three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
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