Ensuring the survival of landrace cannabis genetics

In the bustling landscape of the cannabis industry, a silent movement is underway, one that seeks to protect the past amid the relentless wave of innovation, says.

Do we need generic advertising?

In South Africa, the major generic adverting programmes are run with very low budgets and the benefits probably exceed the cost of these campaigns, says.

Support for African women in agriculture

African women in agriculture have can take their agribusiness to the next level with investment opportunities from the LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub.

AfriForum presents memorandum to president

Civil rights group AfriForum handed a memorandum to President Cyril Ramaphosa recently as part of their efforts to address and arrest the spate of farm murders in the country.

Cape beekeepers excel in UK honey competition

A 23-year-old beekeeper from St Helena Bay on the West Coast, Dawid Rooifontein, is taking the honey industry by storm after winning one of the international categories in the UK’s National Honey Show.

Farmers showcased at market day

Rising farmers from 40 community food gardens across South Africa were given the opportunity to sell their fresh, organically grown produce to the public through the Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Day recently.

Salmon farming could halt in Tasmania to protect rare fish species

The salmon farming industry could be completely halted in Tasmania due to the decline of the Maugean skate, said the Australian federal environment ministry.

SA Canegrowers says sugar tax will kill jobs and put livelihoods at risk

SA Canegrowers says the tax increase was decided on without any consultation with the sugar industry and other affected stakeholders

The huge cost of weeds

Losses due to weeds in lands and weed seeds in commercial grains in South Africa in 1985 were estimated at R1 billion a year [R11,5 billion today], according to Dr WP Grobbelaar, [then] chief director of agronomy of the [then] Department of Agriculture and Water Supply.

Huge vulture relocation project gets the green light

The largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken reached a critical milestone when approval was granted to move a first tranche of 155 birds to a new home in the Eastern Cape.

Breaking down the Mid-Term Budget

South Africa's Medium-Term Budget reflects difficult and contested decisions, says Seán Mfundza Muller, a senior research fellow at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Johannesburg.

Forerunner of the US cattle industry

Originally brought to Mexico by the Spanish Conquistadors and caught up in the settlement of the US, the Texas Longhorn cattle breed made a distinct mark on the land

Remote, rugged and unforgettable

A fly-in safari experience transports guests into one of the last great remaining wilderness areas

Suzuki Jimny 5-door review: Part 1

CAR editor Damian Adams drove the Suzuki Jimny 5-door from Durban to the inaugural Suzuki Jimny Gathering in Clarens.

Before going into carrot production, read this

Carrrot farming has changed considerably over the past 30 years, making it difficult for new entrants to get into the market

Why location is important

A number of important aspects need to be considered before beginning production, starting with the site of the production unit.

Give cashmere a go

Cashmere is one of the finest fibres in the world and is much warmer than wool. Products made from this fibre are in great demand, especially in Western countries.

The right cover helps you take control

Insurability within the grain storage sector is essential but can be complicated, the delegates at Agbiz Grain's recent Grain and Oilseeds Value Chain Symposium told Magda du Toit.

White Savanna goats add meat to beef enterprise

Desmond Siteti, the Agricultural Research Council's Eastern Cape emerging beef farmer for 2021, believes that his flock of white Savanna goats is the perfect complement to his beef operation near Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.

Prevent criminals from stealing your animals

Stock theft has a serious economic impact on farmers all over South Africa. In this article, we look at ways in which farmers can thwart incidences of stock theft.

Forklift innovation for the future

Combilift recently invited more than 200 journalists from across the globe to visit their warehouse and celebrate their 25th anniversary in Monaghan, Ireland.

The future of the Karoo

Roelof Bezuidenhout spoke to Prof William Beinart about his fascinating book, The Rise of Conservation in South Africa, Settlers, Livestock, and the Environment 1770-1950, and the current state of the Karoo.

Happy anniversary, Fruit South Africa!

As this industry body celebrates a decade in service, it must indeed pride itself on the gains it has achieved in promoting fruit sales in South Africa and abroad

Summer is parasite time

Dangerous parasites as well as ticks, which can cause potentially fatal livestock diseases such as redwater and heartwater, thrive in rain and high temperatures

Communication: the foundation of profitable businesses

Communication is paramount in business, and yet many managers give little thought to its importance. Are you one of those, asks Peter Hughes, or are you giving it the attention it deserves?

KZN government launches hunger-buster multi-planting season campaign

Agriculture put at the centre of province's turnkey programme to assist smallholder farms, alleviate poverty and bring relief to the indigent and vulnerable households

Fighting the Kalahari

Farming in the desert is not for the faint-hearted. If it’s not drought, it’s invading plants one has to battle with, and this farmer is winning the battle.

Mysterious tree disease of the 70s and 80s unmasked

A mystery disease hit South Africa's pine trees 40 years ago. New DNA technology has found the killer, say Andi Wilson, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pretoria, Brenda Wingfield, previous vice-president of the Academy of Science of South Africa and DSI-NRF SARChI chair in Fungal Genomics and professor of genetics at the University of Pretoria (UP), and Prof Michael John Wingfield, adviser to the executive at UP.

Big sky, blue water and mountains, and farmland next to the Gariep Dam

Farmer’s Weekly found the ideal midway stopover between Gauteng and the Western Cape or Eastern Cape if you travel in that direction, says Riaan Hattingh.

Medical-grade honey for rapid healing of 'lameness' in horses

Research indicates that medical grade honey can be used to promote healing in badly injured or arthritic joints in horses, says Dr Mac.