Perhaps they’ll listen now
By Craig Macaskill Posted 2018-03-27 In Blog The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) released a statement in 2015: “Pigs scream in ‘ínhumane’ gas pits before slaughter“. Sounds dramatic. What was the commotion about? It is usual practice in abattoirs to stun an animal before slaughter. This renders the beast unconscious before it is dispatched. (Of course inefficiency here […]
Speciality fertilisers: Soygro before parliamentary committee
By Craig Macaskill Posted 2018-03-20 In Blog Addressing the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Tim Odendaal, Soygro Director, said Soygro produces biological products for agricultural purposes, not chemicals. Soygro produces fresh inoculants. Imported inoculants are old and carry poor performance. Imported soybean Rhizobium strains contaminate South African soils with inferior inoculants races and reduce yield. […]
Agro-processing
Introduction The “Adding value” section of the Agribook website (of which this page is a part) deals with, well, adding value to the primary agricultural product. This finished product is what the consumer wants and pays money for. Because of this, farmers are often advised to be more involved in the activities that happen beyond […]
Tse leshome: the Rustler’s Valley blogs
By Craig Macaskill Posted 2018-03-06 In Blog Rustler’s Valley (part I): the rumour Rustler’s before Earthrise TrustRustler’s Valley (Part II): What problem do you most want to solve? Possibilities: a sketch by Gino Govender (Earthrise Trust)Rustler’s Valley (Part III): the hike An early morning look at the scenery that has drawn visitors for decadesRustler’s Valley (Part IV): return to the lodge Jappie Lephatsi speaks […]