Caxton Magazines
Stored maize threat to prices
South African maize kept in storage is likely to push already low maize prices further down by December.
Imbricate cactus: the devil to destroy
Controlling this cactus can be hard work, cautions Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Prepare for climate change
According to various climate change models, the average temperature in South Africa will increase by 2°C within the next 40 years and by as much as 6°C within the next 80 years.
Agriculture must address supply chain challenges
Craig Roberts, CEO of DHL Supply Chain MEA, says effective supply chain integration is vital to boost Southern Africa’s agriculture exports to the EU.
Grass-Fed Association of SA launched
Farmers keen to produce free-range meat now have the backing of a new association. Heather Dugmore speaks to GFSA chairperson Adrian Cloete.
Octagonal farmhouse design
Chris and Madelein from Botswana want to build an Octagonal farmhouse on their 17ha farm. They ask Jonno for assistance.
Learning about hooves – Part 1
Become familiar with what’s healthy and what’s not, says Kim Dyson.
World Egg Day raises awareness
Figures from the FAO show that 870 million people suffer from chronic hunger and an estimated 171 million children under five years of age are chronically malnourished.
Weather services warn of fire danger this weekend
The Free State provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development warned livestock owners in the Free State and North West to be on high alert over the weekend as the fire danger rating was extremely high.
Design a crop cover strategy
Agricultural practices that degrade the soil are responsible for a host of problems: erosion, nutrient runoff, waterlogging, acidification, compaction, crusting, salinisation, nutrient depletion, leaching, organic matter loss, toxic accumulation, and desertification.
Sweet potatoes after planting
Sweet potatoes are highly adaptable when it comes to soil type. I have grown this crop commercially in soils ranging from sandy to a very heavy clay.
Zambia seeks help from SA to develop farming
A unique opportunity exists for South Africa and Zambia to partner in developing the agriculture sector in both countries as well as agricultural trade between the two countries.
Middelburg Merino Week Production Sale
Highest (ram): R120 000
Meet the monster: Fendt Vario
The Fendt Vario 1000 series has been specially designed as a powerful yet maneuverable draft tractor for the global market.
Running a successful livestock study group
During the drought of 2006, Paul Bester, head of ZZ2’s transformation initiative was approached by civil engineer Element Mashai and his partner Elvis Ramolo, who owned a herd outside Polokwane. The two men were desperately seeking grazing.
Remembering Len Hobson
Len Hobson, who died recently at the age of 87, introduced papayas from Hawaii to South Africa in the late 1960s and became a recognised authority on subtropical fruit and macadamia nuts.
Land Bank pledges support for small farmers
The Land Bank’s acting CEO, Lindiwe Mdlalose, says the bank can assist emerging farmers wanting to enter the commercial arena, while continuing to support commercial farmers to ensure that they remain competitive.
Know your crop pests: Citrus swallowtail
This is a large butterfly with a wingspan of 8cm (females are slightly bigger than males).
KWV takes top position at Veritas
Top honours went to Paarl-based KWV wines as best wine producer for the fourth consecutive year at the Veritas Wine Awards recently.
Honey & apple tart
Despite the disapproval of health-conscious buddies, I find it hard to resist satisfying my sweet tooth. Usually I do so with ice cream, but opted for some hot pudding, full of slightly sinful pleasures…
- ADVERTISEMENT -
MUST READS
- ADVERTISEMENT -
- ADVERTISEMENT -
