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Salmon farming could halt in Tasmania to protect rare fish species

The salmon farming industry could be completely halted in Tasmania due to the decline of the Maugean skate, said the Australian federal environment ministry.

SA Canegrowers says sugar tax will kill jobs and put livelihoods at risk

SA Canegrowers says the tax increase was decided on without any consultation with the sugar industry and other affected stakeholders

The huge cost of weeds

Losses due to weeds in lands and weed seeds in commercial grains in South Africa in 1985 were estimated at R1 billion a year [R11,5 billion today], according to Dr WP Grobbelaar, [then] chief director of agronomy of the [then] Department of Agriculture and Water Supply.

Huge vulture relocation project gets the green light

The largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken reached a critical milestone when approval was granted to move a first tranche of 155 birds to a new home in the Eastern Cape.

Breaking down the Mid-Term Budget

South Africa's Medium-Term Budget reflects difficult and contested decisions, says Seán Mfundza Muller, a senior research fellow at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Johannesburg.

Forerunner of the US cattle industry

Originally brought to Mexico by the Spanish Conquistadors and caught up in the settlement of the US, the Texas Longhorn cattle breed made a distinct mark on the land

Remote, rugged and unforgettable

A fly-in safari experience transports guests into one of the last great remaining wilderness areas

Suzuki Jimny 5-door review: Part 1

CAR editor Damian Adams drove the Suzuki Jimny 5-door from Durban to the inaugural Suzuki Jimny Gathering in Clarens.

Before going into carrot production, read this

Carrrot farming has changed considerably over the past 30 years, making it difficult for new entrants to get into the market

Why location is important

A number of important aspects need to be considered before beginning production, starting with the site of the production unit.

Give cashmere a go

Cashmere is one of the finest fibres in the world and is much warmer than wool. Products made from this fibre are in great demand, especially in Western countries.

The right cover helps you take control

Insurability within the grain storage sector is essential but can be complicated, the delegates at Agbiz Grain's recent Grain and Oilseeds Value Chain Symposium told Magda du Toit.

White Savanna goats add meat to beef enterprise

Desmond Siteti, the Agricultural Research Council's Eastern Cape emerging beef farmer for 2021, believes that his flock of white Savanna goats is the perfect complement to his beef operation near Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.

Prevent criminals from stealing your animals

Stock theft has a serious economic impact on farmers all over South Africa. In this article, we look at ways in which farmers can thwart incidences of stock theft.

Forklift innovation for the future

Combilift recently invited more than 200 journalists from across the globe to visit their warehouse and celebrate their 25th anniversary in Monaghan, Ireland.

The future of the Karoo

Roelof Bezuidenhout spoke to Prof William Beinart about his fascinating book, The Rise of Conservation in South Africa, Settlers, Livestock, and the Environment 1770-1950, and the current state of the Karoo.

Happy anniversary, Fruit South Africa!

As this industry body celebrates a decade in service, it must indeed pride itself on the gains it has achieved in promoting fruit sales in South Africa and abroad

Summer is parasite time

Dangerous parasites as well as ticks, which can cause potentially fatal livestock diseases such as redwater and heartwater, thrive in rain and high temperatures

Communication: the foundation of profitable businesses

Communication is paramount in business, and yet many managers give little thought to its importance. Are you one of those, asks Peter Hughes, or are you giving it the attention it deserves?

KZN government launches hunger-buster multi-planting season campaign

Agriculture put at the centre of province's turnkey programme to assist smallholder farms, alleviate poverty and bring relief to the indigent and vulnerable households

Fighting the Kalahari

Farming in the desert is not for the faint-hearted. If it’s not drought, it’s invading plants one has to battle with, and this farmer is winning the battle.

Mysterious tree disease of the 70s and 80s unmasked

A mystery disease hit South Africa's pine trees 40 years ago. New DNA technology has found the killer, say Andi Wilson, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pretoria, Brenda Wingfield, previous vice-president of the Academy of Science of South Africa and DSI-NRF SARChI chair in Fungal Genomics and professor of genetics at the University of Pretoria (UP), and Prof Michael John Wingfield, adviser to the executive at UP.

Big sky, blue water and mountains, and farmland next to the Gariep Dam

Farmer’s Weekly found the ideal midway stopover between Gauteng and the Western Cape or Eastern Cape if you travel in that direction, says Riaan Hattingh.

Medical-grade honey for rapid healing of 'lameness' in horses

Research indicates that medical grade honey can be used to promote healing in badly injured or arthritic joints in horses, says Dr Mac.

Tiller helps farmer change his fortunes

Husqvarna explains how the right tools can give small-scale farmers a big boost in their quest to turn a piece of land into a flourishing farm.

HEALTH: Beware of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

The virus is spread by Hyalomma, or bont-legged ticks, and the disease can be fatal for human beings if it is left untreated.

The power of branding: from fields to shelves

Marketing and branding is critical to help make your product stand out, reports Cobus du Plessis.

Making the most of the Cripps Red

This year, Two-a-Day’s Stewart Murray Champagne Orchard Trophy went to a Cripps Red apple orchard at Dunmanway Farm. Owner James Downes spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his exceptional orchard.

Following the herd to help reduce emissions

Identifying and including a low-methane trait in livestock breeding programmes could be the answer to the methane problem faced by animal farmers globally. But how conclusive is the research and will it impact production traits? Lindi Botha reports.

Brewery, ecotourism help brothers lift game

Having limited access to water in a traditional fruit and vineyard producing region did not stop Adrian Robinson and his brother, Phillip, from realising their farming dream. They spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how they broke out of the cost-price squeeze.