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Article 17/05/2012
Abate Fetel Pears
40 percent of South Africa’s 14 million pear trees can be found in the Koue Bokkeveld area of Ceres and Wolsley. A recent oversupply, especially in European markets, gave local consumers the opportunity to taste the best pears in the country. Abate Fetel pears is a specific variety that now enjoys great support. Read More
Article 17/05/2012
ARC Soil, Climate & Water
The Institute for Soil, Climate and Water at the Agricultural Research Council has a wealth of experience stretching back more than 100 years. Over the next few weeks we will bring you a series of inserts on the research work and results of the Institute. In today’s insert in our series on the activities of the ARC, we look at the practice of vermi-culture or earthworm farming Read More
Article 17/05/2012
Big Company Impact
Sustainable economic growth and development are universally accepted key aspects enabling sustainable rural development. Generating entrepreneurship and attracting big companies or industries are two of the most well known tools used to create economic growth and development in rural areas. Read More
Article 16/05/2012
Mbayane Farm
The Mbayane farm in the Legogote area between White River and Hazyview in Mpumalanga produces bananas, macadamias and vegetables. Due to financial limitations only 1 portion of the farm is in production. Investment in the farm will enable the revitalization of other portions and additional enterprises such as litchis and lemons could be produced. Read More
Article 16/05/2012
Rooftop Food Garden Launch
The Johannesburg Development Agency has partnered with The Johannesburg Housing Company and Makhulong A Matala to create and launch a rooftop garden project. These partners are driving the initiatives for rooftop gardens on inner city highrise buildings. These projects are gaining popularity as residents are now allowed to erect and own roof gardens. Read More
Article 15/05/2012
Cyril Ramaphosa Goes Back to Tshilidzi Primary School
Adopt-a-School Foundation was initiated to bring about an effective change in the education environment in South Africa, and to create an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching. We recently joined businessman Cyril Ramaphosa at his old Primary school in Soweto when he went back to school, for a day. Read More
Article 15/05/2012
Rural Development and Land Reform 2012 Policy and Budget Speech
“Towards the vision of Creating more Vibrant, Equitable and Sustainable Rural Communities, Rural Development & Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti will be delivering the department’s 2012/13 Policy & Budget Speech in Parliament on 15 May 2012 at 16:30. Read More
Article 15/05/2012
Rural Rabies
After celebrating a year with no one contracting rabies last year, reports surfaced this week about a farmer in KZN who possibly has contracted rabies. The KZN Rabies Project reported that at least 97 cases of the disease have been reported this year in cats and dogs in the province. Rabies is however a global problem. Read More