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2017
Always be on YOUR GUARD!
Always be on YOUR GUARD! April 2017 I am privileged to work closely with many smallholder and subsistence farmers in the rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal. Continually these farmers amaze me with what they can achieve on a small piece of land, and this while facing many adverse challenges daily. What has become evident to me
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Using heat units and rainfall records to determine crop yield potential
Using heat units and rainfall records to determine crop yield potential March 2017 Previous Pula Imvula articles have covered using rainfall records, rainfall patterns, soil moisture conservation to evaluate the potential, sustainability and economic viability of crops in your farming environment. Another tool that can be used to maximise the yield potential of crops on
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SAB and AB InBev merger
SAB and AB InBev merger March 2017 As most farmers would have heard, during October 2016, the two largest brewers namely SAB Miller and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) officially merged. Through the SAB Miller and AB InBev merger, the company is experiencing an exciting transition period and has the full support of the South African
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South African wheat market overview for the 2016/2017 season
South African wheat market overview for the 2016/2017 season March 2017 The previous season was quite a difficult one in the wheat market. The 2015/2016 marketing season was known as extremely dry through the largest parts of the country and also in the wheat producing areas. The production for the 2016/2017 season in terms of
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What are my responsibilities in terms of fire prevention on my farm?
What are my responsibilities in terms of fire prevention on my farm? March 2017 The National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998 prescribe the following statutory landowner requirements: Responsibilities of people in control of land All owners on whose land a fire may start or burn or from whose land it may spread
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