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Chianina cattle: the gentle white giants giving high meat yield and quality
Looking for a breed to maximise returns on animals and land? Garren Coetzee, who runs a Chianina stud near Uniondale in the Western Cape, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about why...
Expert tips for emerging sheep farmers
Emerging sheep farmers can boost their production and profitability by focusing on quality over quantity. Willem Goosen, production adviser at the National Wool Growers’ Association, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel...
AgriCulture Mpumalanga’s 2025 young farmer talks challenges, hope, growth
AgriCulture Mpumalanga’s Young Farmer of the Year 2025, Hendy-Hein Mathews, does not mince his words when it comes to the challenges the youth face in the agriculture sector. But he...
Senepols: low-maintenance, high-performance cattle
In 2024, Blackpool Senepol sold a bull for a new South African record price of R165 000. Owner Chris Sheard spoke to Mike Burgess about how he built a stud...
Poultry: obstacles and possibilities for small-scale producers
Kobedi Pilane, CEO of African Poultry Producers and a commercial poultry farmer in Brakfontein, near Parys in North West, spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about the first steps that small-scale farmers...
‘Choose the SA Suffolk for lucrative sheep farming’
According to RC Malherbe, the SA Suffolk sheep breed has all the characteristics needed for profitable sheep farming.
Preparing your garden for winter
As the temperature drops and plant growth slows down, preparing your garden for winter is essential to protect your plants and ensure a strong start in spring. From mulching and...
Aloe ferox: a plant pharmacy and attractive garden feature
Renowned worldwide for its medicinal and cosmetic properties, Aloe ferox is also an integral part of South Africa’s cultural heritage. Linda Piegl explores the plant’s traditional uses and how to...
Growing onion sets
Bill Kerr discusses what onion sets are, and how and when to produce them to obtain the maximum financial benefit.
The benefits of treating seed before sowing it
Pathogens can be removed from vegetable seed by treating it with hot water at 51°C for about half an hour. Bill Kerr explains this procedure as well as using trisodium...
A different seedling tray for each specific purpose
Bill Kerr explains the different types of seedling trays available to vegetable producers. They vary in type of material and shape of cavities.
The nurse who became an award-winning vegetable producer
Vegetable farmer Sophy Litshani Musabeni doesn’t miss an opportunity to broaden her knowledge on agriculture. Doing her own research and speaking to those in the know, she has catapulted herself...
A judicial duel in the name of ‘just and equitable...
In the Moloto case, the Land Court had to consider factors like market value and the current use of the property on which a land claim had been lodged.
Farm shop with food and entertainment
Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.
Pangolins, coral reefs, and the Big Five: a unique Zululand...
Set in the Munywana Conservancy in the Zululand region of northern KwaZulu-Natal, &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is renowned for exceptional safari experiences and fascinating wildlife.
Bunny ear cookies are easy to bake and perfect for Easter
These vanilla cookies with cream cheese icing and marshmallow ears make fun, festive Easter treats that are simple enough to bake at home.
Champagne strawberry dessert
This light and creamy champagne strawberry dessert is a simple yet special treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Sweet Palermo nachos: A flavourful twist on a timeless snack
Nachos: do they even need an introduction? Surely everyone has eaten nachos at some point? Today, we share a recipe of this timeless and immensely popular snack.
Spanish tortilla with chorizo, potato and Sweet Palermo
Here, we have a Spanish Sweet Palermo tortilla for you. Although it might seem easy, cooking a good tortilla actually takes a bit of experience. But don’t let that stop...
Espresso chocolate brownies
These delicious brownies can be enjoyed on their own, or with cream and ice cream. Make sure you make a double batch; your guests will be coming back for seconds,...
