We learn more about chickens and eggs under the tutelage of the enlightened Andre and Kait Kauerauf of Bramleigh Farm. Andre, a sound engineer turned solar energy expert turned farmer. And Kait, a fine arts and psychology major turned farmer and soon-to-be mother.
Die familieboerorganisasie Saai is verstom oor en veroordeel die blatante rassediskriminasie in die Wes-Kaapse Provinsiale Regering se COVID-19-ramphulp wat slegs aan swart wynboere toegeken word. Dié ramphulp word deur die Kaapse agentskap vir volhoubare geïntegreerde ontwikkeling in die platteland (CASIDRA) geadministreer en Saai beplan ’n multidimensionele veldtog om nierassige beginsels op alle vlakke van die staatsdiens af te dwing.
The decision by Minister Thoko Didiza to transfer more than 700 000 ha of farm land that have been in state ownership since 1994 to beneficiaries of land reform is one of the wisest decisions that her department has ever made. Saai welcomes this decision, which affects many of its black family farmer members.
Tea lovers recognise a good cup of honeybush tea when they drink it: It has just the right aroma, colour and taste on the palate. But how do you distinguish a high-quality brew of honeybush tea from a mediocre one? And, how do you describe and quantify the differences between brews in a way that improves quality control in the supply chain, from crop to cup?
There is no doubt that the wine sector has been one of the worst affected by the global upheaval of 2020. The Covid-19 lockdown halted sales and exports of South Africa’s second most lucrative agricultural product, exacerbating challenges that were already in play.
Mushroom farming is a key component of the agriculture industry as much of the waste products generated in other sectors of the industry are composted into a substrate in which mushrooms are grown.
Haute Cabrière is sedert sy ontstaan ‘n unieke bestemming in die Kaapse wynland, veral omdat dit wynliefhebbers inspireer om skoonheid en vreugde te geniet, deur sélf die lewe te vier as ‘n pragtige kunswerk. Ingemessel aan die voet van die majestieuse Franschhoek-bergpas, bied die plaas ‘n onvergeetlike trio van asemrowende uitsigte, sielskos en elegante wyne.
Vroegoggend kies ons koers na Onverwacht Trust se plaas buite Tulbagh. Mens kan amper nie jou oë glo as jy die laaste plaas bo teen die berg bereik en groot kampe met volstruise gewaar nie. Dis pure Karoo die! By die Groblers van Onverwacht Trust is sien waarlik glo. Hier staan 6 000 volstruise almal langnek-nuuskierig toe ons nader kom.
South Africa is among the world’s 17 megadiverse countries containing the majority of the planet’s species and is home to iconic wildlife such as the Big 5. These animals are not only famous around the world but remain major tourism drivers, making them crucial to the local economy.
Die voorstel om die huidige minimumloon van plaaswerkers met 16,1% vanaf R18,68 tot R21,68 per uur te verhoog sal aanleiding gee tot meer werksverliese in die landbousektor. Menige boere is ernstig geraak deur die inperking en ekonomiese afswaai. Agri SA doen ‘n beroep op die minister om die huidige ekonomiese situasie in berekening te bring. Die fokus moet verskuif na werkskepping en stappe moet geneem word om verdere werksverliese in alle sektore te beperk.
