Landbou Radio – 19 April 2021
Terroir describes the complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, including factors such as the soil, topography, and climate. No two wine making regions are the same.…
Will the positive trend of South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales persist?
The “fruits” of South Africa’s good harvest in 2020 and the prospects of another good season in 2021 continue to benefit the allied industries. One such industry which has continued…
AVIAN FLU DETECTED IN GAUTENG – WESTERN CAPE ON ALERT
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has noted the reports that there has been an outbreak of Avian Flu in Gauteng. There are no such cases reported in the Western…
Expropriation Bill hearings kick off in Mpumalanga
The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure will on Thursday start a four-day public consultation programme in Mpumalanga to gather public input on the Expropriation Bill. The purpose of…
Landbou Radio – 15 April 2021
Cheese making is similar to making wine, the theory is basic but there is a finer art to making true cheese. In our program of 15 April, Mauro Della Donne,…
John Deere Expands Construction Brand in Africa
BOKSBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – John Deere announces plans to expand its construction lineup to eighteen countries across southern and western Africa, where Deere-branded construction products were not previously available. This…
Landbou Radio – 14 April 2021
Traceability and transparency along the value chain are becoming increasingly important to the consumer. In our program of 14 April, Jan-Louis Venter, Field Service Manager of the National Wool Growers…
FSA Young Farmer of the Year winner, Doug Osle a true gentleman
Hard work, attention to detail and strong faith are the pillars on which Free StateAgriculture’s new Young Farmer of the Year builds his farming business. Doug Osler (39) from the…
Landbou Radio – 13 April 2021
Mastitis in dairy cattle is a highly prevalent infectious disease. It is the inflammation of mammary gland and udder tissue and causes considerable economic loss. In our program of 13…
Minister engages farmers on evictions
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza — together with the Mpumalanga MEC of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Mandla Msibi has met with farmers…