’n Plaas moet soos ’n Merc-fabriek wer – 12/06/2015 |
Carl van der Merwe het ’n BCom-graad in bemarking; maar dis die paar jaar wat hy in die motorbedryf deurgebring het wat hom die waardevolste lesse in boerdery geleer het. |
Stepping up the fight against Bovine Brucellosis – 11/06/2015 |
Bovine brucellosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Brucella abortus that leads to reproductive failure in infected cattle and to production losses in affected herds. The organism may also cause potentially serious illness in people who have contact with infected animals or drink unpasteurised, contaminated milk. Control of the disease is therefore essential to protect human health, animal health, food security and farmers’ incomes. |
ROB DAVIES SPEAKS ON THE TRIPARTITE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT– 11/06/2015 |
The tripartite initiative between the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa), the East African Community and SADC is a step closer towards integrating their markets and economies by agreeing on the legal text to underpin the Tripartite Free Trade Area. Joining CNBC Africa is South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies. |
Search Is On For KZN’s Young Farmer Of The Year – 12/06/2015 |
Are you the next Young Farmer of the Year? Or do you know a farmer who is worthy of the title? Entries for 2015 Toyota SA/ Agri-SA National Young Farmer of the Year have opened, and KZN’s Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, is calling on young farmers in the province to enter this praised competition, in hopes that KZN brings home the 2015 Young Farmer of the Year title. This year’s Young Farmer of the Year will drive away in a Toyota Hilux Single Cab, among other prizes. |