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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

A new project in eThekwini aims to focus on creating sustainable projects and food security

Organic trace minerals lead to huge return on investment

Trace minerals serve an important role in the growth of cattle

Indonesian farmers take a new approach to improve farming

The UN has commended Indonesian farmers who are taking a more climate-friendly agricultural approach by putting an end to the burning of land in the area.

Fires destrov more than 400 000ha in North West

Close to 450 000ha had been destroyed by veld fires in North West by 6 September, according to Naudé Pienaar, Agri North West assistant manager.

Sugar levy, failing municipal infrastructure among factors leading to RCL losses

Load-shedding and high feed costs revealed to have affected RCL’s earnings

South African Wagyu beef a hit at Hong Kong expo

Wagyu SA, the cattle breeder’s society for Wagyu in the country, recently took the initiative to attend an international food expo on behalf of its members. Wagyu SA and its affiliate, Certified Wagyu Beef (CWB), took a booth at the internationally renowned Hong Kong Food Expo, held from 17 to 21 August, to assist its members in their drive to increase South African Wagyu beef exports.

Competition Commission to offer workshops

The Competition Commission’s Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) has embarked on a series of workshops with small and emerging farmers where the FPMI will engage farmers on their experiences.

South Africa's consumer food inflation likely to continue slowing

One would be forgiven for missing crucial economic data releases during the busy calendar of the BRICS summit in the week of 25 August in South Africa.

What makes the ideal feedlot weaner?

This article looked at what the feedlot manager looks for in an animal.

Eritrea's Msilam Dam to bolster food security and change lives for the better

Eritrea has limited fresh water: its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods.

Eggs baked in peri-peri chicken livers

This delicious and nutritious meal can be made for around R100, and is worth trying even if you're not on a budget.

King Charles's cheeky steed

At the Trooping the Colour ceremony, held in June, Britain's king rode a tall, feisty mare called Noble, who had been presented to him by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, known as the 'Mounties'.

Rugged aesthetic, bold road presence

JAC Motors South Africa recently introduced the latest addition to its line-up, the T8 2.0L CTI Super Lux double cab.

Dealing with white blister rust on your cabbages

Cronartium ribicola is a species of rust fungus in the family Cronartiaceae that causes white blister rust

The patriotic carrot

An urban legend holds that orange carrots were bred to honour Prince William of Orange. But is it true?

The flavourful African horned cucumber

It seems ridiculous that the delicious horned cucumber is not a regular feature on the fruit shelves of our local supermarkets, because it is grown commercially in a host of other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and the US.

Sustainable irrigation vital for soil health

Irrigation is not only key to providing essential water to crops, especially in drier regions, but it is also crucial for improving the health of your soil.

Ignore at your peril: when economic laws kick in

The monthly decrease in milk production experienced since mid-2022 shows that several milk producers have reached the tipping point and may eventually cease dairy operations

The dilemma of cannabis production in Nigeria

Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families. This study by Gernot Klantschnig, associate professor in International Criminology at the University of Bristol, Ediomo-Ubong Nelson, Africa research project coordinator at the Global Drug Policy Observatory at Swansea University, and Janet Ogundairo, a doctoral candidate and research fellow at the University of Ibadancalls, says it is time to rethink drug laws.

Feet on the solid earth of the Klein Karoo, but with their hearts in the heavens

Brian Berkman meets hosts Bartel and Karin du Toit, who pride themselves on their luxurious yet very comfortable country boutique hotel located on a diversified farm with ostriches, alfalfa, barley and maize.

An overview of litchi production

In this article, we look at who the biggest litchi producers are in the world, the cultural significance of this popular fruit, and the most popular litchi cultivars globally.

State interference sours Irish dairy

A peek over the farm gate into an Irish dairy farm reveals that although the grass is certainly greener, farmers are facing unprecedented challenges that are placing their survival at risk. The O'Connor family spoke to Lindi Botha about countering the headwinds and sustaining production.

Boosting soil fertility to prevent soil degradation

Soil degradation presents a serious threat to food production, but there are ways to prevent it by improving soil fertility with methods such as adding organic matter and practising crop rotation.

Elevating the Cinderella of grains to princess status

In an ocean of pricey super-foods, soya stands out as being so cheap that its value is often downplayed. Used predominantly for animal feed, soya beans for human consumption faces a significant marketing problem, one which the Cloete family in Mpumalanga are tackling at every opportunity to elevate this humble bean to its deserved spot on our plates.

Focus on Auctions

Frans Jordaan, Prof Michiel Scholtz and Dr Ben Greyling from Agricultural Research Council-Animal Production and Martin Ras from the Afric Afrikaners Stud compiled these useful recommendations to assist cattle breeders in making the most of the information contained in the catalogue when they attend auctions. For more detail, email Jordaan at fransj@arc.agric.za, or call him on 012 672 9085.

Wool season kicks off

The 2023/24 wool season kicked off with an offering of 8 003 bales after 2 125 bales were withdrawn prior to the sale, according to Cape Wools.

Mohair sale beats expectations despite challenges

The first mohair sale of the 2023 winter season started with 103 985kg on offer, of which 89% was sold. Mohair South Africa said the first sale of a season was always mixed and difficult to quote due to variations in the composition of the offering.

Farmers resist fallowing their lands as Colorado River dries up

The Arizona Department of Water Resources is urging the farming community to do more to save water, even if it means stopping farming, as the Colorado River continues to shrink.

Red meat exports to Saudi Arabia welcomed

Although South Africa was approaching the finalisation of the landmark deal pertaining to the exportation of red meat to Saudi Arabia announced in late 2022, the devil was in the detail, said Roelie van Reenen, supply chain executive at the Beefmaster Group, following the official announcement that exports to that country had been approved.