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SA producers boosted by high olive oil prices
Skyrocketing global olive oil prices have been a boon for the local industry, creating optimism for the future.
![Primestars celebrates nine years of youth entrepreneurship](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1456507/PDosgwYjb1695971507644/PRIMESTARS-CELEBRATES-NINE-YEARS-OF-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP.jpg)
Primestars celebrates nine years of youth entrepreneurship
This year the national entrepreneurship programme is geared towards harnessing the green economy to upskill young people and help them become business owners and job creators
![Was the BRICS summit a success for South African agriculture?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1456507/GWLo3c3uZ1695971402293/WAS-THE-BRICS-SUMMIT-A-SUCCESS-FOR-SOUTH-AFRICAN-AGRICULTURE.jpg)
Was the BRICS summit a success for South African agriculture?
As readers will know, South Africa hosted the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg in August.
![Emerging trends in genetics and strain development](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/XfnzyUxIz1695714934323/EMERGING-TRENDS-IN-GENETICS-AND-STRAIN-DEVELOPMENT.jpg)
Emerging trends in genetics and strain development
The search for specific therapeutic effects is one of the most intriguing trends in cannabis genetics, writes Thomas Walker.
![Grain sector needs to don thinking hats to address traceability challenges](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/jchcazaZR1695714766543/GRAIN-SECTOR-NEEDS-TO-DON-THINKING-HATS-TO-ADDRESS-TRACEABILITY-CHALLENGES.jpg)
Grain sector needs to don thinking hats to address traceability challenges
The Agbiz symposium focused on traceability and regulatory aspects of grain storage, says Magda du Toit.
![Tractors to boost agricultural production](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/OZ3F3M5W51695714572787/TRACTORS-TO-BOOST-AGRICULTURAL-PRODUCTION.jpg)
Tractors to boost agricultural production
The donation of new tractors is a big boost for a farming community in the OR Tambo District, writes Jyothi Laldas.
![Exclusive Cape Town hotel delivers innovative decor and the perfect stay](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/C3k8KwK9h1695714301817/EXCLUSIVE-CAPE-TOWN-HOTEL-DELIVERS-INNOVATIVE-DECOR-AND-THE-PERFECT-STAY.jpg)
Exclusive Cape Town hotel delivers innovative decor and the perfect stay
Brian Berkman says that revenge travel (that is, making up for opportunities to travel lost to the pandemic), casual staff dress, acclaimed art and a reservations-with-deposit entry policy all make The Silo Hotel what it is.
![A reformer, magnate and stud owner](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/CBXqPmjVu1695714061310/A-REFORMER-MAGNATE-AND-STUD-OWNER.jpg)
A reformer, magnate and stud owner
Lionel Phillips came to South Africa with nothing during the gold rush on the Reef, and became a Randlord and philanthropist, writes Graham Jooste.
![What makes donkeys different?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/QXQnHabdB1695713955424/WHAT-MAKES-DONKEYS-DIFFERENT.jpg)
What makes donkeys different?
These small, long-eared equines are hardy and useful in rural areas, and evolved from the desert donkeys of the Sahara, writes Dr Mac.
![Isuzu mu-X model set to continue soaring](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/SyvxpdcHA1695713799122/ISUZU-MUX-MODEL-SET-TO-CONTINUE-SOARING.jpg)
Isuzu mu-X model set to continue soaring
The local arm of Isuzu has seen a significant increase in sales with its current mu-X model over the first generation. This uptrend looks set to continue with the introduction of this value-based model. Damian Adams of CAR magazine attended the local launch in Cape Town to determine if the SUV could usurp the entry-level Fortuner.
![Eco-friendly predator management](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/nOTou0cyP1695713711692/ECOFRIENDLY-PREDATOR-MANAGEMENT.jpg)
Eco-friendly predator management
Safe lambs are only a stone's throw away, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout, recommending a stone barrier to keep predators away from flocks.
![Diagnosing mineral deficiencies in cabbages: Part 1](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/N5ezUpcGt1695713584384/DIAGNOSING-MINERAL-DEFICIENCIES-IN-CABBAGES-PART-1.jpg)
Diagnosing mineral deficiencies in cabbages: Part 1
Many farmers have great difficulty identifying mineral deficiencies in their cabbages, writes Bill Kerr.
![Understanding the potential of prefabricated homes](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/9VWKztpgG1695713108565/UNDERSTANDING-THE-POTENTIAL-OF-PREFABRICATED-HOMES.jpg)
Understanding the potential of prefabricated homes
Prefab homes are a cost-efficient and speedy way to erect housing on your farm. Janine Ryan looks at the different types of prefab homes that are available.
![Providing on-farm housing for your workers](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/h8ecO6nwU1695712851988/PROVIDING-ONFARM-HOUSING-FOR-YOUR-WORKERS.jpg)
Providing on-farm housing for your workers
Many farmers provide their farm-workers with on-farm housing, for a range of reasons that benefit both farmer and farm-worker. However, regulations must be kept in mind to ensure the safety and welfare of labourers, says Janine Ryan.
![Attract more pollinators to your farm](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/9XjicM0XH1695712524853/ATTRACT-MORE-POLLINATORS-TO-YOUR-FARM.jpg)
Attract more pollinators to your farm
The presence of pollinators is essential for optimal crop production. Janine Ryan looks at ways in which farmers can attract more pollinators to their farms.
![The psychology of sales](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/J0zgqbBkW1695712291156/THE-PSYCHOLOGY-OF-SALES.jpg)
The psychology of sales
At the recent Wagyu SA Conference 2023, held at Allee Bleue Wine Estate near Franschhoek in the Western Cape, Johan Strydom, the founder of Prime Wagyu, spoke about the way in which the psyche of different types of consumers affects their purchasing behaviour.
![Tips to take care of your farm dog](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/8FGwTKdSP1695711997468/TIPS-TO-TAKE-CARE-OF-YOUR-FARM-DOG.jpg)
Tips to take care of your farm dog
Arslan Hassan looks at how farmers can provide their farm dogs with the basic necessities, as well as some added extras that will help you raise and keep a happy and healthy canine.
![Guardian dogs to the rescue!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1454141/MErTvdrWH1695711557737/GUARDIAN-DOGS-TO-THE-RESCUE.jpg)
Guardian dogs to the rescue!
Christopher Johnson, a professor of wildlife conservation at the University of Tasmania in Australia, and Linda van Bommel, an ecologist at the University of Tasmania, write about the importance of guardian dogs to protect farmers' herds and flocks against predators.
![Avocado and lettuce salad with avocado and cashew nut cream dressing](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/57nt40hTn1694884607118/AVOCADO-AND-LETTUCE-SALAD-WITH-AVOCADO-AND-CASHEW-NUT-CREAM-DRESSING.jpg)
Avocado and lettuce salad with avocado and cashew nut cream dressing
This avocado and iceberg salad is a perfect accompaniment to a hot summer’s day, and can be served as a light lunch or as a side. Photo and recipe: South African Avocado Growers’ Association.
![Ford Everest takes adventure seekers far into the wild](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/wohVJYv_V1694884485639/FORD-EVEREST-TAKES-ADVENTURE-SEEKERS-FAR-INTO-THE-WILD.jpg)
Ford Everest takes adventure seekers far into the wild
For adventurers who need to tow, the Ford Everest’s rugged capability, innovative technologies and smart safety features make hitching and hauling a trailer or caravan easier, safer and more convenient than ever.
![More about diagnosing mineral deficiencies in cabbages](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/yiF5el2Sr1694884371816/MORE-ABOUT-DIAGNOSING-MINERAL-DEFICIENCIES-IN-CABBAGES.jpg)
More about diagnosing mineral deficiencies in cabbages
Be careful of relying solely on a leaf analysis to determine mineral deficiencies in vegetables
![Beware of these avocado diseases](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/tXccyRkxm1694883984571/BEWARE-OF-THESE-AVOCADO-DISEASES.jpg)
Beware of these avocado diseases
Stem canker, Phytophthora root rot and anthracnose are among the main diseases likely to affect your avocado trees.
![The importance of a business plan](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/EMvKoevgY1694883631630/THE-IMPORTANCE-OF-A-BUSINESS-PLAN.jpg)
The importance of a business plan
A business plan is critical if you need investors or financing. In this article, Janine Ryan looks at the basics of developing a sound and attractive business plan for your farming operation.
![The basics of budgeting](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/a8Cklx3ve1694883323336/THE-BASICS-OF-BUDGETING.jpg)
The basics of budgeting
In this article, we look at the basics of budgeting, how you should go about devising a budget, and why it is essential to keep your business and private budgets separate.
![Growing chickpeas, beans, peas and lentils](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/gTshgHX2K1694883045244/GROWING-CHICKPEAS-BEANS-PEAS-AND-LENTILS.jpg)
Growing chickpeas, beans, peas and lentils
In this article, we look at the climatic requirements for the optimal growth of pulses in South Africa.
![A general guideline to embryo flushing and transfer](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/nDe4GeMr21694882699790/A-GENERAL-GUIDELINE-TO-EMBRYO-FLUSHING-AND-TRANSFER.jpg)
A general guideline to embryo flushing and transfer
Embryo flushing and transfer makes it possible for cows with outstanding genetic potential to produce many more offspring than with simply using natural mating
![The amazing history of the Avoca studs](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/MPAp4Mjxr1694881278530/THE-AMAZING-HISTORY-OF-THE-AVOCA-STUDS.jpg)
The amazing history of the Avoca studs
The Orpen family has been farming near Barkly East in the Eastern Cape since 1866. Gavin Isted looks at the history of the farm and the current production methods used for running the Avoca cattle and sheep studs.
![Burgundy Exchange promotes winemaking skills](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/KCDiTbyVR1694881212323/BURGUNDY-EXCHANGE-PROMOTES-WINEMAKING-SKILLS.jpg)
Burgundy Exchange promotes winemaking skills
Ten farmworkers recently left South Africa for Burgundy to hone their winemaking and viticulture skills.
![eThekwini agro-ecology hubs to assist farmers](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/hMM6dRjH81694881111380/ETHEKWINI-AGROECOLOGY-HUBS-TO-ASSIST-FARMERS.jpg)
eThekwini agro-ecology hubs to assist farmers
A new project in eThekwini aims to focus on creating sustainable projects and food security
![Organic trace minerals lead to huge return on investment](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1443027/xHs8idvHO1694880915774/ORGANIC-TRACE-MINERALS-LEAD-TO-HUGE-RETURN-ON-INVESTMENT.jpg)
Organic trace minerals lead to huge return on investment
Trace minerals serve an important role in the growth of cattle