Caxton Magazines
Would-be rhino poachers caught
Conservationists have lauded the efforts of different police units and a private anti-poaching business for preventing a potential rhino poaching incident in Zululand recently.
Mulching: what it is, and how to do it properly
This proven method protects the soil year-round and suppresses weeds.
Deltamune laboratory launched
Animal health company, Deltamune recently announced the expansion of its scope of test capabilities, by establishing a nutritional and analytical laboratory at its Centurion facility in Gauteng.
Measure & record to secure the future
Emerging beef cattle farmers in sub-Saharan Africa struggle with low fertility and high mortality in their herds. Yet the situation could be improved if farmers were taught the importance of diligent measuring and recording, says Prof Michiel Scholtz of ARC’s Animal Production Department.
Majority of sugar workers back at work
Some Durban Tongaat-Hulett sugar refinery workers are still refusing to return to work, despite the majority having called off the strike after reaching an amicable agreement on Friday, 6 June.
Sexually transmitted diseases compromise SA livestock
Escalating incidences of sexually transmitted diseases among livestock put South Africa’s whole livestock industry at risk. This was according to SA Stud Book CEO Dr Pierre van Rooyen.
The Free Market Foundation’s land reform initiative
Stanley Karombo talks to Gail Day of the FMF about its project to convert 33 000 council-owned urban plots to full freehold title. If the government adopted a similar approach, Day says, it could inject about R3 billion into SA’s economy.
Brucellosis: a common danger
This disease decreases the profit of cattle farmers and affects food security in rural areas. It can also be transmitted from cattle to people, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Biryani: the perfect taste from Durban
For some, biryani exists only to give meaning and purpose to lentils. For others, a crabstick biryani is the ultimate in perfect taste.
Livestock Disease Trends – April 2014
Due to late rains that fell in many parts of the country infestations of roundworm and especially wireworm were widespread, leading to production losses and mortalities. Lambs were the most susceptible.
All about asymmetric digital subscriber lines
Stay permanently connected to the Internet, but choose your ISP wisely.
Common pepper species
This week, we take a look at the most important Capsicum species. Some of these vary a great deal from each other, while a number share similar characteristics.
The Antwerp connection
To secure the performance link in a family tree of racing pigeons, stay with the fruit and make progress from there, urges Thomas Smit.
Microchip your horse
This is one of the quickest ways to identify a horse. Just make sure you use transponders and readers that comply with international norms, warns Dr Mac.
World food prices fall for second month in a row
Global food prices were lower in May for the second consecutive month as lower dairy, cereal and vegetable oil prices counteracted rising sugar and firm meat prices, the United Nations Food Agency said, according to Reuters.
House on a hilltop
I recently had a call from Farmer’s Weekly readers, Jack and Jill, the owners of a wildlife estate in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
Bucking the export trend
The Buys brothers of Vrede en Lust near Paarl entered the wine industry 18 years ago. After establishing their own wine brand, they developed one of the most successful direct marketing initiatives in the industry.
Sasol fined for excessive chemical prices
The Competition Tribunal has fined Sasol R534 million for charging domestic chemical customers excessive prices between 2004 and 2007, according to Reuters.
SA leads global Fairtrade wine production
Not only is South Africa the leading producer of Fairtrade wine globally, the country is also emerging as an important market for Fairtrade wine sales.
DAFF releases winter weather outlook
With above normal rainfall during the 2013/2014 summer in most parts of SA, crops, veld and livestock are in a ‘reasonable’ to ‘good’ condition.
- ADVERTISEMENT -
- ADVERTISEMENT -
MUST READS
- ADVERTISEMENT -
