28 Aug 2012

Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry

 



Bizcommunity launches new newsletters

We've launched five new newsletters, to bring you the latest news in your sector of interest - or even sectors of interest. The five new letters are CSI, Sport, Mining, Military & Security, and Building & Construction.

For example, in CSI, there's still time to enter the rhino conservation mountain bike race and help raise awareness and boost the protection of one of our most iconic animals.

And on the military front, the SA Army is battling to cope fulfilling its various commitments... obsolete equipment hampers operations when our troops on peace-keeping operations go up against heavily armed rebel armies.

When does negotiation cease being negotiation and become war and anarchy? Paddy Hartdegen reckons what happened at Lonmin shows what happens when the boundaries are crossed.

He was the first man on the moon, but now Neil Armstrong, US astronaut has died at the age of 82.

Closer to the earth, but still in the air, 1Time has got a business rescue. That's good news, the more competition there is, anywhere in commerce and industry, the better it is for us, the consumer.

Finally, Jimmy Manyi is no longer the government and cabinet spokesperson. His contract has not been renewed. Not everyone might agree wholeheartedly with the official line on how Manyi performed in his role, however.

Rod Baker, content director

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Maize futures softer ahead of report
Maize futures ended weaker for third time in a row on Monday (27 August 2012)‚ in line with US prices‚ and as traders awaited the 2011-12 final summer crop estimates on Tuesday. Read more >>

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Not chicken to try: black farmers need support
[Sibongile Mahlinza] Black farmers are under the spotlight. The failure of land reform in SA has given rise to questions about whether black farmers are capable of filling the role of agricultural producers, even whether they are at all keen to take up the challenge. Read more >>

Ugly mutant virus threatens SA wheat
With drought in the US, Europe and Africa threatening to send maize prices soaring, another threat to food prices has reached SA - Ug99, a variant of stem rust that could reduce wheat production levels. Read more >>

Gauteng honours women in agriculture
[Nthambeleni Gabara] PRETORIA: Gauteng women in agriculture were today honoured for their meaningful contribution towards job creation, inclusive economic growth and food security. Read more >>

Maize closes higher‚ but wheat softer
Maize closed higher on Tuesday (21 August 2012)‚ while wheat closed lower due to a stronger rand‚ with both pulling back slightly from their opening levels. Read more >>

Farming


Major banks will continue to finance farms
[Hopewell Radebe] South African major commercial banks remain committed to discussing short and long-term business plans with farmers‚ revealed a joint statement by the commercial farmers' body Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz). This following a meeting with the banks to weigh assurances of financial availability and support for members. Read more >>


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