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Namibia’s livestock sector: the obstacles & way forward
Outgoing president of Namibia’s Livestock Producers’ Organisation (LPO), Mecki Schneider, looks back on the highs and lows of 2016, and calls for ‘smarter’ farming and rangeland rehabilitation.
Corruption will not be tolerated – Mlengana
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) will not tolerate fraud or corruption. This was according to DAFF’s director-general, Mike Mlengana, who was speaking at the recent launch of DAFF’s annual report for the 2015/2016 financial year.
Sound grazing management crucial after the first rains
Grazing should be managed carefully after the good rains that were recently reported in the summer rainfall region, according to George le Roux, Senwes rangeland specialist.
Rain and hail causes damage to crops in the Free State
Heavy hail and rain caused serious damage to farms in the Gothenburg area of the Heilbron district, with the area reportedly receiving 260mm of rain within 24 hours.
So ARC has a vision for 2050? How about one for next year?
Long-range strategic workshops have become fashionable in government. Commercial farmers simply want the government to play its proper role today!
Concern about declining Western Cape dam levels
The Western Cape government and Agri Western Cape have expressed concern about the province’s dam levels falling to below 60%, while farm dam levels were on average 30% lower than the same time last year. Dam levels were at 69,5 % for the corresponding period last year.
Dealing with kweek
To control this hardy grass species successfully, you have to stay vigilant, stresses Bill Kerr.
Making do with less water: the new reality of farming
As the impact of an extended period of drought across Southern Africa continues, the concern is setting in among commercial and small-scale farmers that a water-constrained environment may no longer be a short-term challenge.
SA dam levels could take years to recover
It could take South African dams between three and five years to fully replenish after the drought. This was according to a statement released by Cabinet Ministers after a two-day meeting.
Money wasted on implementation agents in the Free State
The employment of ‘agricultural implementation agents’ has allegedly cost the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development millions of rands, with very little to show for it.
Evaluating your farming business’s economic viability
Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself regularly to ensure that your farming operation remains viable and sustainable.
“Houston, we have a harvest!”
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