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Farmer’s Weekly - Volume 2016, Issue 16003, January 2016
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Volume 2016, Issue 16003, January 2016
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Rounding up the scapegoats : editor's note
Author Denene ErasmusSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016 (2016)More LessThe new year has started in much the same way as 2015 ended - on a spectacular low, with the rand weakening to historic levels against major currencies, little relief from what is fast turning into a catastrophic drought, and the downgrade of South Africa's credit rating to just one level above junk status. We are in real trouble, but hopefully this perfect storm will force our leaders to take a hard and honest look at how we got here.
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Slow growth in the year ahead : by invitation
Source: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 6 –7 (2016)More LessWeak growth among major emerging markets will weigh on global growth in 2016, according to the World Bank's January 2016 Global Economic Prospects. Sub-Saharan Africa could face muted growth due to low commodity prices, power capacity constraints and China's economic slowdown.
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News
Source: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 13 –24 (2016)More LessObama sets new AGOA deadline
Farmers' six year-long battle with Zim government concluded
Climate change's sweet side
Bread wheat genome assembled
Land reform trump card in Zuma politics
Farm attacks spike over 2015 festive season
SA aquaculture importers frustrated by import bureaucracy
KwaZulu-Natal drought not broken by festive season rain
Bird flu outbreaks detected worldwide
Kenya exports more coffee to EU
Concern over Russia's counterfeit meat market
Much more rain needed in drought-stricken areas
Area planted to grain in SA much reduced due to drought
2016 to be a 'mixed bag' for agricultural input suppliers
Water shortages abound this season
Drought mitigation systems urgently needed - Mmusi Maimane
Water levels drop steadily in South Africa's major dams
Decline in poaching figures may be inaccurate
Dog-equipped poachers a threat to Cape's nature reserves
Weak rand strengthens forestry outlook
SA agricultural machinery industry 'to fight for its future'
Botswana agriculture sector's contribution to GDP could remain low
Botswana government could repossess farms around cities and towns
Marketing the giant olive
Wine harvest early this year due to warmer weather
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Converting chicken feathers into high-value materials : farming for tomorrow
Source: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 26 –27 (2016)More LessThe CSIR, in conjunction with University of KwaZulu-Natal PhD student Tamrat Tesfaye, is conducting research into turning feather waste from chicken production into useful materials.
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Managing for profit - be inspired! : business
Author Peter HughesSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016 (2016)More LessMega farmers share a common characteristic: their success depends on dealing successfully with people.
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Aquaculture in 2015 - a review : aquaculture
Author Nicholas JamesSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016 (2016)More LessThe South African aquaculture industry continues to experience difficulty with the import and farming of certain species. In neighbouring countries, by contrast, the industry is flourishing.
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Land Commission on hitting its targets : bottom line
Author Luyolo MkentaneSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 30 –31 (2016)More LessChief Land Claims Commissioner Nomfundo Ntloko-Gobodo recently shared the commission's successes with Luyolo Mkentane. She detailed how the commission intended achieving its aims and engaging with organised agriculture to ensure that restituted land was used for the benefit of all.
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SA food still amongst cheapest : market analysis
Source: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 32 –34 (2016)More LessDespite poor economic prospects, South Africa is among a small number of countries providing relatively cheap food to its citizens, according to the Big Mac index. A McDonald's Big Mac hamburger costs R28 in South Africa, while it costs 178% more in the US. The index is used to measure purchasing power parity between nations, using the price of a Big Mac as the benchmark. Even with projected increase in food inflation of more than 10%, South Africans will be better off.
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Good prospects for macadamias : the subtropical scene - fruit sector
Author Mike CordesSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016 (2016)More LessSouth African macadamia producers can expect to benefit from a buoyant international market.
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A beautiful obsession with butterflies & beetles : feature
Author Mike BurgessSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 36 –39 (2016)More LessErnest Pringle, Eastern Cape farmer and chairperson of Agri SA's Agricultural Development Committee, has the country's largest private butterfly collection and is responsible for establishing South Africa's most famous butterfly reserve. Mike Burgess visited him on his farm to find out more about his love for butterflies and insects in general.
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Boer goat stud reaps the rewards of data recording : livestock
Author Gerhard UysSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 40 –43 (2016)More LessBoer goat stud breeder Johan Boshoff uses production data as a valuable tool to breed a new generation of goats to take his herd, the breed, and the industry forward. He explains to Gerhard Uys why this is important and how he goes about it.
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Windhoek Show 2015 : smallstock
Author Wayne SouthwoodSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 44 –45 (2016)More LessThe 2015 Windhoek Show was held from 25 September to 1 October last year. On display were 1 477 smallstock entries, representing nine breeds, from 54 exhibitors. These included the National Kalahari Red, National Damara, and Central Veldmaster champions.
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From gardener to top provincial farm worker : personality
Author Jeandre Du PreezSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 46 –47 (2016)More LessAlexious Shoko, Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year, suffered setbacks and financial despair. Yet he refused to give up. He spoke to Jeandré du Preez about his inspiring journey to success.
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What's good for apples, is good for wine : crops - wine grapes
Author Glenneis KrielSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 48 –50 (2016)More LessThe Ceres Plateau, only recently incorporated into South Africa's Wine of Origin scheme, is establishing itself as one of the best wine-producing regions in the country. Kallie du Plessis and Hendri Carstens of the farm Dennekruin spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this exciting development.
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Back to basics
Source: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 52 –53 (2016)More LessFighting brucellosis - All involved with cattle farming and milk processing must work together to control and eradicate this disease.
The advantages of liming - Lime neutralises acid soil and rectifies the pH for a higher yield.
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Planning for the season : vegetable production
Author Bill KerrSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016 (2016)More LessGrowing vegetables involves multitasking. I covered the importance of getting the timing right in my previous article. This week, I want to look at another neglected aspect - planning.
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Flagship market sold? : on the market floor
Author Mike CordesSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016 (2016)More LessThe name of this column, 'On the Market Floor', was chosen for a good reason: the market floor is exactly where you'll hear all the news in the fresh produce industry.
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McCormick in the spotlight : machinery & implements
Author Joe SpencerSource: Farmer’s Weekly 2016, pp 56 –57 (2016)More LessArgo kept the all-new McCormick X8 under wraps until the launch at Agritechnica. The public was not disappointed: it's an impressive machine.