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Generation interval
Japie van der Westhuizen, manager of production recording at SA Studbook, says one way in which genomics will revolutionise breeding is by reducing the generation interval.
Trio to appear in NW for ivory possession
Three men who were arrested for possession of what was initially thought to be rhino horn will make a formal bail application in the Brits Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. North West police spokesperson, Sabata Mokgwabone says the men, aged 30, 31 and 34, made a first appearance yesterday. They were arrested…
Woman found with R1.2 million cocaine at Cape Town airport
Customs officials have arrested a South African woman who was found to be in possession of four kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated R1.2 million. South African Revenue Service spokesperson, Sandile Memela, says the woman and the person who came to pick her up at Cape Town International Airport were…
Agri markets outlook workshop
OFM News’ agri editor Sabrina Dean is attending the quarterly agricultural markets outlook workshop presented by University of the Free State lecturer Johan Willemse. She filed this report:
Lamb meat price fluctuations cause consternation
There has also been a lot of uncertainty around meat prices the last while, particularly lamb prices. This was revealed by Frikkie Mare of the UFS Department of Agricultural Economics during a quarterly agricultural markets outlook workshop. Mare says trends predicted in beef prices have remained relatively consistent. However, lamb…
Huge international interest anticipated at Dorper World Championships in Bloemfo
More than 1200 Dorper and White Dorper sheep from at least 43 different exhibitors are strutting their stuff at Bloem Show this week during the biennial Dorper World Chamionships on until May 6.
Feature: World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day is an annual event organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). This day is recognised in order to enhance awareness about the disease. It is sometimes not taken seriously, leaving a lot of South Africans undiagnosed. Moeketsi Mogotsi spoke to specialist about the disease.
Frikkie Maré – lamb prices
Frikkie Maré of the University of the Free State’s Department of Agricultural Economics says there has also been a lot of uncertainty around meat prices the last while.
Marikana Support Campaign in PTA ahead of Phiyega inquiry
The Marikana Support Campaign is in Pretoria ahead of the start of the board of inquiry into allegations of misconduct by suspended National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. President Jacob Zuma established the board following a recommendation by the Farlam Commission of Inquiry which saw Zuma suspending Phiyega in October over…
Trial date expected to be set in Panayiotou case
Murder accused businessman Christopher Panayiotou and two of his alleged cohorts are expected back in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court today. During their last appearance, the matter was postponed in order to secure a suitable date for the matter to be heard at the High Court for pre-trial proceedings. Panayiotou…
'SAns will benefit from a strengthening rand in the long run'
An economist believes that consumers will benefit from a strengthening rand in the long run, despite all the price hikes taking place. Francois Stofberg says in the meantime, consumers will have to bear the burden of price hikes. The price of petrol will increase by 12 cents per litre from…
NK-man verskyn weens grumoord op sy vrou
‘n 39-jarige man van Kimberley verskyn na verwagting vandag in die Galeshewe-landdroshof nadat die polisie die naweek op ‘n gru-fonds by ‘n begraafplaas afgekom het. Noord-Kaapse polisiewoordvoerder, Olebogeng Tawana sê die opgekapte lyk van die verdagte se vrou is in ‘n oop veld in Galeshewe ontdek. Die vrou is op…
Zuma slams opportunists, 'desperate elements' promoting anarchy and chaos
In what could be seen as response to EFF leader Julius Malema’s threats to take up arms against the ANC-led government, President Jacob Zuma on Sunday criticised "political opportunists" who would wreak havoc on the country. Speaking at Cosatu's May Day rally in Mamelodi, Zuma said those seeking to disrupt…
Eerste "ZumaMustFall"-optog in die Vrystaat
Honderde mense het vandag na die kantore van die Vrystaatse premier, Ace Magashule, opgeruk om president Jacob Zuma se bedanking te eis. Politieke partye, insluitend die EFF, SAKP en Cope onder meer het deelgeneem. Die optog het in Dr. Belcherweg in Batho begin, en het deur die stad tot by…
FSA media tour package
OFM News’ agri editor Sabrina Dean was in the Harrismith area to participate in a Free State Agriculture media tour to showcase two farming operations and filed this report.
FSA media tour - Henk Vermeulen
FSA CEO Henk Vermeulen had a lot of praise for the Fyvie Farming approach during a media tour to the Harrismith area:
"Spy tapes" judgment solely a judicial review: ANC
The ANC says the "spy tapes" judgment did not deal with the merits of any allegations against President Zuma, nor did it make any finding declaring guilt against him. The party was commenting after Pretoria High Court judge Aubrey Ledwaba this morning found that the decision by former National Prosecuting…
Codes of conduct are binding and will be enforced: IEC
Political parties that sign the Code of Conduct for the upcoming national municipal election on August 3 will have to watch their step. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it will not hesitate to enforce the rules that go with the code, adding that action will be taken. OFM News'…
Ryp en sterk wind, die naweek sentraal SA se voorland
Inwoners in die Vrystaat en Noordwes kan môre en Sondag ryp en winderige toestande verwag weens die koue front wat oor die Wes-Kaap beweeg. Tumi Phatudi van die Bloemfonteinse weerkantoor sê veral boere moet let op die verwagte weerstoestande die naweek.
NVG móét aanklagte teen Zuma herinstel: DA
Die DA-leier, Mmusi Maimane sê die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag (NVG) móét die 783 aanklagte van bedrog en korrupsie teen president Jacob Zuma herinstel, nadat die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria vanoggend die besluit om die aanklagte in 2009 te laat vaar, ter syde gestel het. Regter Audrey Ledwaba het gesê die besluit om…