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The basics of sheep shearing

Sheep shearing is a specialised skill, but with adequate training, anyone can learn how to effectively and efficiently shear a sheep,

Healthy soils lead to healthy plants and animals

Dr Louis du Pisani shed light on why biodiversity is important, and its impact on soil, plant and animal health at the World Veterinary Association Congress held in Cape Town.

'SA's water crisis could turn into a human catastrophe'

Abysmal management has left South Africa's water and wastewater infrastructure in a severely compromised position, Lambert de Klerk, manager of Environmental Affairs at AfriForum

Uganda gives a helping hand to Zambia with 500 000t maize pledge

Drought-stricken Zambia has reached out for more international assistance as the situation, the worst in 40 years, deteriorates in the African country

Shearing shed handover to wool growers

Shearing sheep made just a little easier for Eastern Cape farmers with donation,

Top agriculture students taken on by department

Twenty of the top achievers from the Cedara and Owen Sitole colleges of agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal officially received letters of appointment and signed two-year contracts under the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Unemployed Agriculture Graduates Youth Programme.

African leaders vow to tackle soil health ills to bolster food production

African Union leaders spoke as one voice at a recent fertiliser and soil health summit, pledging to take measures to improve Africa's soil quality

Japan launches massive whaling vessel, despite global backlash

Japan has recently launched a new vessel that will be used to grow the country’s whaling market. According to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the ship, Kangei Maru, set out on its maiden voyage in May, despite backlash from environmental groups around the world.

Namibia lifts ban on South African poultry imports

The Namibian Directorate of Veterinary Services lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa on 20 May 2024. However, Chief Veterinary Officer Albertina Shilongo said in the announcement of the lifting of the ban that only poultry meat from biosecure poultry farms, as listed by the veterinary authority of South Africa, would be permitted to be imported into Namibia.

SA organisations studying emission targets for carbon dioxide

A landmark step has been made with the new climate change bill

'SA agriculture adapts to challenges and change'

Although the agriculture sector’s contribution to South Africa’s GDP is calculated at under 3%, its extended impact on GDP stands at between 10% and 12%.

Solutions to common cannabis cultivation challenges

Cultivators can improve output, quality and profitability while supporting the sustainability and prosperity of the cannabis industry by implementing best practices in pest management, environmental control, nutrition management, genetic selection, and harvesting procedures.

Training kit boost for small-scale poultry farmers

A new series of training materials to help small-scale poultry farmers improve their methods and incomes has been released by the World Poultry Foundation (WPF).

Eastern Cape Livestock Identification and Traceability System launched

New technology could be the key to help farmers put an end to stock theft, writes Jyothi Laldas.

State-of-the-art abattoir handed over to farmer

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) recently handed over a multimillion-rand abattoir to a Hluhluwe farmer.

Vineyard School helps workers build skills

A new four-day course urges employees to think outside the box to ensure their employability, writes Glenneis Kriel.

SAFDA hosts sugar regulations imbizo

A milestone has been reached on the sugar industry's journey to transformation, writes Jyothi Laldas.

Thailand wants to recriminalise cannabis after earlier unbanning it

The government of Thailand has announced that it will be relisting cannabis as an illegal drug by the end of 2024, two years after lifting the initial ban.

Climatic conditions result in challenging wine grape season

The Western Cape's wine production is expected to be lower this season, reports Glenneis Kriel.

UK promotes trade and investment at Nampo

The 2024 Nampo Harvest Day, themed ‘Agriculture in a Digital Age’, attracted more than 900 national and international exhibitors, with 400 prospective exhibitors on a waiting list. This year the UK also formed part of the event.

Looking beyond the 2024 election

THE FOCUS ON LOGISTICS SHOULD RESOLVE THE BOTTLENECKS BETWEEN GAUTENG AND OUR PORTS

Cheesy chorizo smashed avo burger

In celebration of International Burger Day on 28 May, try this tasty and easy recipe!

Why farmers need to know how to work with nitrogen: Part 2

Understanding how nitrogen operates, and acting upon it, will greatly influence the performance of the crop, writes Bill Kerr.

Review of the Chery Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV

Kyle Kock for CAR takes a look at the new Chery Tiggo 9, which was recently unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show.

Christiaan Beyers: a life of military distinction and rebellions

He was one of the Anglo-Boer War generals who had to make an agonising decision about where his loyalties lay when the Union of South Africa declared war on Germany in 1914. Graham Jooste reports.

Dutch company seeks South African apple producers

Treequattro is looking for South African producers to augment production of its non-oxidating Maribelle apple variety, which is boosting farm income in Europe. Glenneis Kriel reports.

The tech that dreams are made of - our top picks for easier farming

Agricultural technology is advancing at a rapid pace. With a host of applications on the market, farmers are spoilt for choice in reducing their workload and optimising systems. Lindi Botha looks at the latest technologies worthy of consideration.

Dispelling five myths you thought were true about dogs

Contrary to some ingrained beliefs about dogs, Jarred Hodgson provides information that will help make you a better owner and trainer, and help you understand these domesticated animals' behaviour.

The real cost of the Kenya floods

As the costs add up, pressure mounts on a country in economic crisis, says Timothy Njagi Njeru, a research fellow at the Tegemeo Institute, Egerton University.

How to manage and control internal parasites in cattle

Internal parasites are the bane of most farmers' existence as they are hard to detect, control, prevent or manage. Thankfully, there are some strategies that may help. Janine Ryan reports.