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- How to become a fresh produce powerhouse – lessons from SpainThe Almería region in Spain is proof of what can be achieved when the whole agriculture sector stands united to work towards a mutually beneficial goal. Returning from a recent visit to the region, Lindi Botha reports on how farmers, researchers and banks have joined forces to become a major… Read more »
- EC farms quarantined, over 26 000 cattle vaccinated against FMDIn a bid to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and address farmer concerns, Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe met with commercial and communal farmers in Kouga Municipality on Monday. Read more »
- Solutions to common cannabis cultivation challengesCultivators 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. By Thomas Walker. Read more »
- Dispelling five myths you thought were true about dogsContrary 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. Read more »
- Ramaphosa passes Climate Change BillIn a significant move aimed at bolstering South Africa’s response to climate change, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday signed the Climate Change Bill into law. Read more »
- Farmers detail production increases from regenerative agricultureDuring a panel discussion at the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture, farmers shared their success with regenerative agriculture practices. Read more »
- Farmers brace for potential diesel price hike in AugustSouth African motorists are cautiously awaiting news on August fuel prices, with predictions leaning towards a slight decrease for petrol and a possible increase for diesel. Read more »
- US farm culls 1,8 million chickens after bird flu outbreakAlmost 1,8 million chickens in Colorado in the US were culled following a serious outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a commercial layer farm, prompting authorities there to declare a disaster emergency. Read more »
- Regenerative farming: from ‘lifeless dust’ to productive farmThe use of regenerative farming practices has enabled Barry Meijer to restore the ‘lifeless dust’ on his farm and turn it into productive pastures for his cattle. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the transformation. Read more »
- The big appeal of a small Karoo dorpVan Wyksdorp in the Karoo may not be near to anything, yet exploring its surrounding mountain passes and staying there is a journey very much worth taking. Brian Berkman tells you how. Read more »
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