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Common Disease-Spreading Pests

Tomatoes are notoriously susceptible to pests and diseases. For this reason, researchers constantly screen wild species in the hope of finding resistant genes to protect crops against new diseases or pathogens that have mutated to infect formerly resistant plants. It’s a never-ending battle. 

Cotton Role Players Urged To Comment

Cotton Role Players Urged To Comment

Ostriches Can Make You Money

26 YEARS AGO Ostriches can be raised on small pieces of land, and if raised properly, can be a very profitable venture as producers can generate income from almost the entire carcass.

Weaker Rand Could Bolster Grain Income

While the summer rainfall season has got off to a slow start, expectations are that farmers in the grain production regions will produce an average to good crop. Sabrina Dean reports.

Namibia And SA Hunting Associations In Brawl Over Canned Lions

The Namibian and South African hunting associations recently became embroiled in a heated media spat after the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) publicly accused the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA) of “taking the low road” in its approach to canned lion hunting.

Molecular Farming: The New Buzzword In Biotechnology

The Biopharming Research Unit of UCT and biotechnology provider iBio Inc recently hosted a molecular farming workshop in Franschhoek. Prof Ed Rybicki, director of the unit, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the relevance of this technology for the agricultural sector.

Focus On Food, Not Politics!

Inclusivity, sustainability, optimal food production, and accessing the global market should be the goals of all farmers in South Africa. This is the message from Henk Vermeulen, outgoing CEO of Free State Agriculture, who has been in organised agriculture for 29 years.

'We Do Not Condone Canned Lion Hunting'

'We Do Not Condone Canned Lion Hunting'

Good Results For Omnia Despite Western Cape Water Challenges

Good Results For Omnia Despite Western Cape Water Challenges

Apply Now For Medicinal Cannabis Production Permits

Apply Now For Medicinal Cannabis Production Permits

Nooitgedachter: Indigenous Beauty

Short and compact, these indigenous horses have well-developed hindquarters and powerful necks. They are also even-tempered, easy to train and safe for children.

The Trial Of Christmas Shopping

The Trial Of Christmas Shopping

Preventing And managing Ticks

In South Africa, a number of tick species feed on horses. Fortunately, the various types tend to favour specific body parts, which makes control of the pests somewhat easier

Tyre Rotation

To operate optimally, modern cars require tyre rotation at 10 000km intervals.

Planting And Fertilising Cucurbits

Planting And Fertilising Cucurbits

New Hope Through Farming

Through its agricultural community development programme, Manger Care Centre addresses food insecurity in poverty-stricken parts of Johannesburg. Siyanda Sishuba reports.

Drought Relief, And The Hope It Brings

Drought has taken him to the depths of depression, destitution and hopelessness, says Naudé Pienaar, Agri North West deputy CEO. However, it has also taught him about the kindness of people, and the 'miracle' that can happen when South Africans join forces to alleviate the plight of farmers caught in the grips of drought.

Low-cost Efficiencies Essential For 2018 Sugar Cane Production

Gordon Mallen was named the 2017 Nedbank Eston Sugar Cane Grower of the Year.

Macadamia Sector Needs Greater Investment Into Processing Facilities

The macadamia nut crop is set to increase globally, according to the International Nut Council (INC). The INC figures showed that the in-shell macadamia nut crop was expected to increase 8,4% to 193 462t in 2017.

Dupont Invests R100 Million In Local Technology Hub

Innovation and science company, DuPont, has invested R100 million in a technology centre that currently employs 200 African scientists and skilled technicians to support local research efforts in testing locations across South Africa and the continent.

Reared In Brackish Water, And Worth Its Salt!

Brackish water can be put to good use in the cultivation of tilapia. Despite being primarily a freshwater species, tilapia are salt-tolerant and actually thrive in saline conditions.

Economic & Ecological Benefits Of Hunting In Namibia

In Namibia, hunting is a vital part of conservation and contributes to the economic sustainability of mixed farming operations, private game farms, and more importantly, communal conservancies. Gerhard Uys spoke to Tanja Dahl, CEO of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association.

The Origin Of Tomatoes

A clever man, it’s said, knows tomatoes are fruit, but a wise one will never use them in a fruit salad.

Resolving Agriculture's Transformation Deadlock

James Martin, an independent agricultural transformation consultant and facilitator, says that transformation is a critical goal, but expecting power imbalances and prejudice to simply disappear is unreasonable. He believes that real change will only happen once we start changing human behaviour to shift perceptions, so that we can meet as equals.

Protecting The Lappet-Faced Vulture – A Matter Of Survival

The endangered lappet-faced vulture, which was selected as BirdLife South Africa’s 2017 Bird of the Year, faces many threats, with poisoning being at the forefront. Conservationists are urging farmers to join in the fight to save it from extinction, while various initiatives seek to educate the public about the bird’s important role in nature. By SANParks Times reporter, René de Klerk.

Tips For Successful Poultry Farming

Glenneis Kriel spoke to poultry industry experts about the challenges facing small-scale producers and ways in which these can be overcome.

At Home On The (Free) Range

As a small but significant addition to an intensive operation, Thorntree Farm’s free-range eggs are quietly making a name in this niche market. Ryan Stegmann spoke to Chris Nel.

Farewell To General Motors

Jake Venter takes a walk down memory lane in a tribute to ‘The General’, as GM pulls out of SA.

Global Grain Production Down, But Expected To Recover Next Year

The International Grains Council’s (IGC) May estimate for global grain production has been adjusted downwards by nearly two million tons month-on-month.

Choosing The Right Ventilation System For Your Poultry House

In this final article of a three-part series on the basic principles of chicken housing, independent poultry consultant Jan Grobbelaar discusses natural and environmentally controlled ventilation.