Coriander boosts quail performance
A member of the parsley family, coriander has been used for the prevention and treatment of many human maladies across the world - �including diabetes - but is more commonly...
Bigger steaks without steroids
When used correctly, the growth stimulant Zilmax could be the best way to beef up beef cattle, according to veterinarian Dr Danie Odendaal. Issue date 1 June 2007
Conserving our rare Cape parrots
The Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) is SA's rarest bird, with its global population currently listed in the SA Red Data Book and described as “endangered” by the International Union for...
Culinary carrot creation a piece of cake
So you want to bake a cake. Can�t say I blame you; there has to be a cooking challenge beyond the mastery of braaivleis. Issue date 1 June 2007
townie to the manor born
When travelling through the countryside one can't help but notice the plethora of farm names at entrance gates along the way. Issue date 1 June 2007
Add value, not volume
Fresh produce farmers always struggle to make some profit. Issue date 1 June 2007
Broccoli is on a roll
There are some other options which we ought to know about when planting broccoli. Issue date 1 June 2007
Cure for piglet parasites
Bayer Animal Health has launched the first innovative ready-to-use product in southern Africa to control coccidiosis in newly born piglets. Issue date 1 June 2007
Wine research now on the Net
Winetech and the SA Wine Industry information and systems (Sawis) recently launched a new database - “Winetech Research Output Database”. Issue date 25 May 2007
Are bugs getting used to Bt maize?
General concern has been voiced about the possible build-up of insect resistance to Bt maize. Issue date 25 May 2007
Conservation agriculture could help fight famine
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Emergency Operations and Rehabilitation Division recently hosted a two-day conservation agriculture (CA) workshop in Johannesburg. Issue date 25 May 2007
Hybrids still driving seed market
The Sa Seed Industry's ANNUAL turnover rose by 4% to more than R2 billion over the past financial year. Issue date 25 May 2007
