Caxton Magazines
KZN farmers in desperate need of rain
Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are in desperate need of rain before the end of October.
From 2ha to commercial success
Ralph Swart, who has lived in Elim, Western Cape, all his life, began farming in 1975 with roughly 2ha for planting, one cow and 10 sheep. Today he farms on 1 280ha. He shares the secrets of his success with Farmer’s Weekly:
District committees to speed up land reform in WC
Farmers in the Western Cape have been asked to help speed up land reform in the province by participating in the establishment of district land reform committees.
Rhino poaching syndicate to appear in court
A 10-member rhino poaching syndicate that operated in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal is expected to appear in court on 29 September.
The future of sweet potatoes
Sweet potato consumption has not grown in the way it should have. When travelling in the Mpumulanga Lowveld 35 years ago, I recall that in season there would be piles of sweet potatoes in bags for sale at the roadside.
Fresh Connections conference – an event to remember
The annual two-day ‘Fresh Connections Conference’ hosted by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) on 13 and 14 August this year was once again a winner.
The employment incentive subsidy
Determining employee eligibility and calculating the requisite amount
The success of People First Piggery co-operative
Hard work and tenacity have turned a tiny enterprise into a flourishing commercial operation.
When your sheep are on heat
Reproductive potential can be impaired if ewes are used for breeding too early.
Feeding replacement dairy heifers up to first calving
Heifers must come into production as soon as possible, but care must be taken to prevent them from getting fat.
Ethnic character on a cottage
An ethnic design for a new home adds character. Jonno explains how to 'Trad-Mod-African’ your home.
Helen Zille’s take on SA agriculture
DA leader Helen Zille believes that agriculture has a critical role to play in addressing unemployment and poverty.
SA’s inflation remains at 6,6%
South Africa’s consumer inflation held steady at 6,6% year-on-year in June, the same as in May, as inflation remained above the Reserve Bank’s target of 3% to 6%.
Choose your markets
Younger farmers might find it hard to believe that their fathers had essentially one marketing option for fresh produce – the markets.
Managing peppers through to maturity
As noted last week, the balance between fruit set and leaf volume can have a major effect on the yield and bearing pattern of a pepper plant through its lifetime.
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.
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