Caxton Magazines
Economies of scale: how does dairy farming fit in
Dairy farming is changing as smaller farmers fall by the wayside and bigger operations expand. David Beca, director of Australian company Red Sky and CEO of NZ Farming Uruguay, dispels some misconceptions about economies of scale.
Mohair records broken, again
The mohair market performed well on the fifth sale of the winter season in Port Elizabeth, when 96,6% of the 129 591kg on offer was sold.
Protecting local producers
Recent Appeals Court rulings highlight the problems of ‘dumping’.
Sugar operations under pressure
Operating profit from Tongaat Hulett’s various sugar operations dropped to R684 million from R967 million in the half-year to September, weighed down by increased sugar imports into Southern Africa and lower international sugar prices.
Improving your soil
Kraal manure contains all the nutrients a plant requires, but not
always in the desired proportions.
Astral posts 43% drop in operating profit
Astral Foods posted group revenue of R8,5 billion for the year ended 30 September – a slim 4% improvement on 2012.
Lemon Meringue Pie
A pie? How can something so sweet be a pie? Where are the four-and-twenty blackbirds? Instead, here’s heaven in a dessert bowl. Sure tastes better than those blackbirds.
Dual cropping ‘Ts & Cs’
Answering your questions about dual-cropping maize with winter legume-based forages.
Platter’s announces record number of five stars
In a banner year for the SA wine industry, Platter's South African Wine Guide has chosen a remarkable 80 wines to be awarded the highest honour of five stars in its 34th edition – up from 62 in the last edition.
SA counted among top renewable energy investors
South Africa is one of the world’s most promising renewable energy (RE) markets, ranking in the top 10 countries to invest in RE in 2012.
Meet the Quattro Boer Goat Group
By integrating their clients as partners in the marketing chain, these breeders face the problems in the industry head on.
‘Developing farmers’ are both black and white
The agricultural industry remains an economic cornerstone in South Africa, but still does not receive the credit it deserves. This was according to Standard Bank Free State agricultural manager, Danie Retief.
Managing change – FW de Klerk
According to Charles Darwin, the success of a species is not determined by its relative strength or intelligence, but by its ability to adapt to change. The same applies to countries, businesses and individuals, says former president FW de Klerk.
Tendonitis in horses: Causes and treatment
Tendonitis is common in horses that have to gallop frequently, and causes swelling and pain.
SAPIR 2013 results
Hot weather and a headwind made for tough flying conditions at this year’s SA Professional Invitational Pigeon Race, says Thomas Smit.
Rustic Timber Home
My husband and I have a farm in Limpopo to which we want to retire and leave our current house to our children. We want to build a cosy cottage for ourselves on the farm and have selected a beautiful site.
Rain needed to freshen SA tractor sales
National tractor sales, currently 5,7% down compared to last year, will likely remain depressed if the rains don’t arrive soon in the dry western parts of South Africa’s grain production regions, said Jaco du Preez, national sales manager for New Holland Agriculture.
The digital-paper debate
A French TV advert uses humour to illustrate the debate between 'all digital' and the die-hard paper users.
Australia stays open for SA canned fruit
South African canned fruit will not have import duties imposed on it in Australia.
German company challenges EU pesticide ban
German chemicals group BASF has launched a legal challenge against the European Commission's ban of its insecticide fipronil, reported Reuters.
