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Calls For More Oilseed Research
The widespread outbreak of Alternaria leaf blight in sunflower has emphasised the extent to which oilseed research in South Africa has been neglected, according to Chris Schoonwinkel, a sunflower producer near Wesselsbron in the Free State.
JD Autotrac: Now For All Tractors
Green Fit software from Reichhardt enables John Deere’s automatic GPS AutoTrac steering system to be used on other tractor brands, a move that will be welcomed by farmers. Joe Spencer reports.
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Stopping Wildlife Trafficking
“The scope and scale of illegal wildlife trafficking today is unprecedented,” Michigan State University associate professor of wildlife, Meredith Gore, told the recent International Congress for Conservation Biology in Cartagena, Colombia.
SA's Cotton Production Estimate Continues To Rise
Cotton SA has raised its 2017 season harvest forecast another 7% from last month’s estimate, for a total crop of nearly 83 000 lint bales of 200kg each. This was a year-on-year increase of 64% after production was hit by the drought last year.
SA Stud Book Bids Farewell To Retiring CEO
According to outgoing SA Stud Book CEO, Dr Pierre van Rooyen, his retirement from the organisation by no means signalled the end of a career in the livestock industry spanning nearly half a century.
Pickled Hake With Onions
Cooks perfected the art of pickling food products long before they had fridges. Try this great South African classic – pickled fish – with its mouth-watering sharpness and exquisite oceanic tang.
Dealing With Patchy Skin
Streptothricosis, or rain scald, thrives in humid conditions, causing scabs that are painful to remove, says Kim Dyson.
Dealing With Invasive Plants - Part 2
Alien invaders are one of the main causes of the extinction of plants worldwide.
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.