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Increase in UHT milk consumption
A study by Persistence Market Research on UHT Milk consumption in South Africa has revealed that this market segment is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,2% from 2014 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of R16 196,65 million (USD 1 185,3 million) by 2019.
How to be a good stockman
Whether you’re farming in the semi-desert or on pasture, you will benefit from having a practised eye, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Moderate profit for NWK
Agribusiness NWK in Lichtenburg ended the six months to 31 October with a moderate profit, despite the drought.
Agriculture must act now to curb climate change
Agriculture must contribute more to combating climate change while bracing to overcome its impacts, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) report ‘The State of Food and Agriculture 2016’.
ZZ2’s, 10 000t of avocados using nature-friendly methods
The ZZ2 farming business’s nature-friendly agricultural practices have secured it a reputation as a world leader in the field. Wilma den Hartigh visited ZZ2’s farm in Limpopo to find out how the avocado operation combines organic farming principles with technology to achieve high yield.
Santa Gertrudis: top-quality beef with minimal inputs
The modern Santa Gertrudis is a compact, well-adapted animal that excels on the veld and in the feedlot, says stud breeder Desmond Robertson. Annelie Coleman reports.
Help! My horse is choking
Choke in horses is caused by an obstruction of the oesophagus, not the windpipe, and urgent veterinary attention is imperative, says Dr Mac.
Volatile rand to continue putting pressure on agri prices
Exchange rate fluctuations will continue to influence commodity prices in 2017 and could create volatility in the market.
DA report card: minister of agriculture receives ‘F’
The minister of agriculture, Senzeni Zokwana, has been rated as one of the worst performing government officials in the DA’s 2016 Cabinet Report Card.
Omri van Zyl wins top agriculture award
Omri van Zyl, executive director of Agri SA, has been voted continental winner in the agri category of CEO Global’s Leading African Recognition Programme.
SA agriculture sector remains in recession
Recent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data points to a negative growth of a seasonally adjusted and annualised rate of -0,3% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2016...
Pecan nut profits: well worth the wait!
Growing pecan nuts requires long-term commitment. Dries Duvenhage of Hartswater in the Northern Cape planted his first hectare of pecans 16 years ago and patiently waited for the return on his investment.
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