Caxton Magazines
SA apples: all set for healthy growth
By embracing new technology to ensure a greater yield and utilising resources efficiently, South African apple producers can look forward to a bright future.
Dairying in Argentina – making small farms work
While some South African dairy farms can number more than a thousand cows in milk, the average dairy herd in Argentina is far smaller. But dairy farmers in Argentina share a major obstacle with their SA counterparts: unfavourable agricultural policies.
Hunting is not poaching
Repressing hunting will only increase poaching, says Adri Kitshoff, CEO of the Professional Hunters’ Association of SA.
Some facts about Dodder
Dodder is a major threat to Sericea, and demands rigorous control. Neglecting the problem can lead to a drastic reduction in forage yield.
Agbiz withdraws from ASUF
The Agricultural Business Chamber (AgBiz) has withdrawn from Agri-Sector Unity Forum (ASUF) but will continue to co-operate with it.
SA’s rooibos and honeybush names to be protected
The SA rooibos and honeybush tea industry has welcomed news that its products are to be given geographic indication (GI) status on world markets.
The lamb burger
Given that the hamburger is really just a thick sandwich, here’s a jazzy riff on that old, old tune. Think we’ve just changed the meat? Read on for a whole new burger experience…
New agri minister to farmers: ‘Let’s sit down and talk’
Newly appointed minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, says he wants to govern the sector on the basis of open dialogue between government and agriculture stakeholders.
Common zoonotic diseases
These diseases can be life-threatening, so it’s important to understand how they are contracted, says Paul Donovan.
Shaking things up at Mooketsi
Received wisdom says that for a fresh produce market to be successful, it must be located where the buyers are and not where the producers are. But a new market in Limpopo appears to be breaking the rules – successfully.
Peak veld fire season for Free State and North West farmers
The window period to prepare fire breaks expires on 31 July 2014, and farmers have been warned that the risk of strong winds makes it hazardous to continue making firebreaks in August.
Snakebites: fact and fiction
Misconceptions about the treatment of snakebites can endanger the victim. Johan Marais separates fact s from fiction.
SA to sign CAADP compact in November
SA will in November this year join 40 other countries that have signed the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme compact.
DAFF pledges support for smallholder farmers to promote food security
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana promised much support to smallholder farmers in his budget vote address.
Power and versatility at Nampo
New tractors from the more established brands seen at Nampo.
When farmers make a plan – Nampo
As usual, the annual Boerepatente Kompetisie at Nampo brought
out the best in our farmers.
Cele to plough for 67 minutes
In celebration of Mandela Day on 18 July, deputy agriculture minister Bheki Cele, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for agriculture and rural development Cyril Xaba and other government officials will pledge 67 minutes of their time ploughing vegetable gardens at Mazwendoda Senior Secondary School in Pietermaritzburg on the day.
Attorney-client privilege, or not?
Here is yet another important case for practitioners dealing in tax disputes with the SA Revenue Service
Red clover for horses
This herb has many different uses for treating horses.
Snug cottage with a view
Jonno designs a one-bedroom cottage with a stilted wooden structure and a thatched roof for Annalie
