Lavender

...Too high temperatures negatively affects flowering and oil quality.Cultivars©Louise BrodieGreen-leaf lavender.There are two main types of lavender produced commercially...
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St Patrick's College in Kimberley

...This influence, although not entirely absent in the Christian Brothers' institutions, has been diluted by the strong religious and cultural influences of Ireland...
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Ndebele Initiation and Rites of Passage

...This knowledge is passed on from one generation of initiates to the next, ensuring that the transfer of knowledge is maintained, and the cultural solidarity of the group reinforced.Male Initiation©Dr Peter MagubaneMale initiation 'wela or ingoma..
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Cantaloupe

...Rain during the latter part of the growth period also adversely affects the fruits storage ability...
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From Vine to Vino: Sustainable Wine Farming in South Africa

...Being a ‘sustainable’ farm is thus far more complicated than simply being eco-friendly - it’s a lifestyle that affects the whole farm, it's production chain, management and employees.Knowledge is PowerSustainable wine farming allows..
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Poultry Climate Control - Temperature

...Handling of the birds should also be limited during the middle of the day when temperatures are at their highest. Stocking densities can be reduced.By Glenneis Kriel..
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Maize Fertilisation

...It affects older leaves first and may cause the leaves to die. On the cob itself, it may result in the tip having no or flinty seed. Nitrogen will have a negative impact on plant growth and flowering...
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Sweet Wine vs Dry Wine

...  Our sense of smell greatly affects our perception of sweetness. If a wine smells sweeter, it will inherently taste sweeter. Such wines are referred to as ‘aromatic’ because of its sweet aroma...
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Which Soft Skills are Needed for Farming?

...It affects your attitude and life becomes easy. Always be the first at work and the last to leave. Work as if it is your own business because if you do, one day you will be working for yourself.’By Judy Stuart..
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The Olive Oil Process

...Storing in the fridge can lead to condensation inside the bottle; water adverse affects the oil quality.By Marinda Louw..
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Effects of Climate Change on Food Security

...South African ecosystems are climate-and water-dependent...
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How to Farm Mangoes

...Both micro and drip irrigation is used in South Africa.Pests and Diseases of MangoesAnthracnose is a common post-harvest fungal disease which affects all mango cultivars and can be seen as brown-black spots on the leaves...
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Terms used in Goat Farming

...Enterotoxemia Type C: Disease that affects goats in the first two weeks of life causing bloody infection of the small intestine and rapid death...
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The Heat Process of Earth

...The Earth's path around the Sun is not entirely as rigid as suggested earlier.The Earth's Orbit©Shem CompionThe way the Earth orbits the Sun affects climate changes.The Earth's orbit follows three distinct cycles...
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Exploring Elands Bay

...As the estuary seldom breaks through to the sea, this results in increased siltation (leading to flooding), the expansion of reed beds and an increase in salinity, which affects the plant and fish community...
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How to Make Craft Beer

...How soon or how late the hops are added affects the final flavour and the brewer uses this to finely craft the flavour profile desired...
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South African Bee Industry Organisation

...South African Bee Industry OrganisationSouth African Bee Industry OrganisationThe South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO) is an organised body that represents the interests of the beekeeping industry of SA...
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South African Subtropical Growers Association

...Growers Association (SAAGA) The South African Litchi Growers Association (SALGA) The South African Mango Growers Association (SAMGA) Each of these associations offer open membership to both small scale and larger producer companies in the avocado..
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Handcrafted South African Ceramics

...Handcrafted South African CeramicsHandcrafted South African CeramicsLocal Ceramic Art & DecorThe beauty of Handcrafted South African ceramics is in the balance of form and function...
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African Weasel

...African WeaselAfrican Weasel© Nigel J DennisNameAfrican weasel (Poecilogale albinucha)AppearanceThe African weasel is a slight creature with a total length of 300 mm and a weight of about 250-350 grams...
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South African Sugar Association

...They aim to ensure the sustainability of the South African sugar industry, which is one of the world’s leading economical, high-quality sugar producers, accounting for almost 2% of the South African population's livelihood...
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The Value of Nature

...Edward Wilson, who penned the facts noted above in The Future of Life, lists the approaches we can adopt with regard to valuing nature. Anthropocentrism, he says, dictates that 'nothing matters except that, which affects humans'...
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Singular Sculpture

...Singular SculptureSingular SculptureSouth African Wildlife SculpturesThe art of creating bronze South African wildlife sculptures has remained one of the most expressive traditions for both artists and collectors...
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South African History

...South African HistorySouth African HistoryThe African continent has proved a rich resource for exploration into our ancient past, from missing links to dinosaur fossils to lost civilisations.The South African landscape contains a truly amazing span of..
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Best Traditional South African Recipes

...Best Traditional South African RecipesBest Traditional South African RecipesA Taste of South Africa©Mike CarelseA traditional South African Durban curry recipe.This collection of traditional South African recipes includes favourites like bobotie,..
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