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New project helps African farmers address stresses in maize farming
CIMMYT and its partners have unveiled a new project - Stress Tolerant Maize for Africa... read


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Agribusiness
Diesel dispute

Peter O'Halloran

Misleading instructions. Unreasonable tax inspectors. No wonder farmers struggle to claim diesel rebates. As all farmers know, a diesel fuel rebate is allowable in terms of the Customs and Excise Act... read
Small investor ruffles feathers at Sovereign

Ann Crotty

A small private shareholder in Sovereign Foods has taken legal action to secure his rights in the midst of an increasingly bizarre battle with Sovereign's board... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
Tardy implementation of livestock import regulations put SA at risk

Lloyd Phillips

The National Animal Health Forum (NAHF) says its members are growing impatient with government's slow pace in implementing amended regulations for the importation of livestock... read
Sustainability
Pioneering students plant new ideas in farmers' heads

Aphiwe Deklerk

Farmers faced with water scarcity, loss of soil and deteriorating seed quality have a new weapon - five students who are the first in the country to hold a Master's degree in sustainable agriculture... read
Efficient feeding during drought

Roelof Bezuidenhout

Precision feeding can take the sting out of a drought, according to Dr Chris Landman, a feed specialist and consultant. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports... read
Africa
Koppert, Karura Forest collaborate to control disease
Koppert Biological Systems collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials to control soil-borne diseases in tree seedlings at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute nurseries in Kiambu County... read
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