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Sheep farming in a severe drought
[Glenneis Kriel] The current drought, as so many before, is a serious threat to livestock farmers. Overberg sheep farmer, Thys Delport talked to Glenneis Kriel about practical... read more>>



Agriculture
Agri SA: Mandela day is a time to reflect
"Approaching Mandela day on 18 July, one is again reminded of the phenomenal leadership he displayed and the extent to which this was recognised throughout the world" read more>>
Siring a generation of champions
When Nutan came home five lengths clear in the prestigious G1 Deutsches Derby in Hamburg, Germany, it marked the third European classic won by the progeny of Duke of Marmalade.. read more>>
Tractor sales rise by 2.5% y/y in June to 449 units: Saama

Helmo Preuss

Tractor sales showed a surprise 2.5% year-on-year (y/y) rise to 449 units after dropping by 10.9% y/y in May to 400 units, slumping by 20% y/y in April to 360 units and following an annual... read more>>
Despite recent rainfall, drought remains severe in KZN
PRETORIA: The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has warned that despite the recent rainfall... read more>>
Commercial Fishing
Wisdom needed in fishing rights allocation

Jenna Etheridge

Balancing different types of fishing situations to grant rights fairly requires "the wisdom of Solomon", a participant at a public consultative meeting... read more>>
Sustainability
The 2015 Kudu Awards deadline is coming up fast
The deadline for The 2015 Kudu Awards entries is less than a month away... read more>>
Drink wine, save rhinos
Mount Vernon's Rhino Tears wines are now available for purchase through a newly launched e-commerce site. All proceeds from the sale... read more>>
Is the world at risk of running out of safe, healthy food?

Anne da Silva

On 31 Oct 2011, the world's population shot past the seven billion mark on its way to reaching nine billion or more by the year 2050... read more>>
Meat is a complex health issue but a simple climate one: the world needs to eat less of it

Dora Marinova and Talia Raphaely

Climate change is the greatest challenge to human health, according to the recent Lancet Commission report which calls for action... read more>>
Business
Nearly finished the business plan

Chris Brewer

Last week I wrote about setting objectives, but we also have to consider the two integral parts that make the setting of objectives possible. And this, naturally, includes strategies and forecasting... read more>>
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