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Monitoring ecosystem health through counting butterflies continues
The public is again invited to participate in South Africa’s seventh Butterfly Census Week (BCW), from 20 to 28 April, run by the Lepidopterists’ Society of Africa (LepSoc).
Thai Chicken salad
Say “today’s meal is a salad” to any red-blooded, hungry individual and a nasty tone of defiance is sure to consume the conversation. But, just before things get out of hand, add the mystic words “Thai chicken” and all sorts of transformations in mood and food desire start to kick in. Salad alone is a punitive and unnatural thing, but the high octane enhancements of the Thai sauce, coupled with the protein slam-dunk that comes with the chicken, makes this meal as real as food can get.
A farmhouse design
Shiela require assistance from Jonno to design a double-storey farmhouse with two bedrooms.
Stop your horse from chewing wood
Some tips from Kim Dyson on how to stop your horse from munching on poles.
Amazone focuses on SA
Falcon Agricultural Equipment’s sales of Amazone implements in SA are growing at a steady rate. Joe Spencer reports.
Bacterial diseases in tomatoes
Bacterial diseases are extremely difficult to control and can be very destructive in tomatoes (and other crops).
Protecting farmers
One of the stipulations of Act 12 of the 1992 Agricultural Produce Agents Act is that a market agency must comply with the requirements of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC).
Memorandum: issues affecting agriculture
AgriSA has compiled a memorandum listing the 10 most important issues affecting agriculture.
Recapitalising: a fresh start
Lawrence and Simphiwe Mtswene’s farm near Nigel is due to benefit from the Recapitalisation and Development Programme, a boost after the couple’s long financial struggle. Peter Mashala reports.
Saving Xhosaland’s stick crafting culture
Traditional Xhosa sticks cut from the umnquma tree (African wild olive) are increasingly difficult to find in the Eastern Cape where communities are rapidly urbanising at the cost of certain traditional customs. Mike Burgess spoke to East London businessman and traditional stick collector, Gary Harvey, about his journey to locate and support remaining stick crafters.
An importer’s view on poultry supply
Chicken imports are a favourite whipping dog of the poultry industry and are held responsible for dragging down local prices and threatening jobs. But Russell Hanger, managing director of wholesale frozen food distributor, Merlog Foods, and an executive director of the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE), sees things differently. Robyn Joubert reports.
Tax help from Botswana
How Botswana’s International Financial Services Centre company regime can help you save on tax.
Billions spent wisely, or wasted?
Government throws a fortune at small-scale farmer development – yet fails to monitor the results.
Don’t mix your staples
The KwaZulu-Natal Wool Growers’ Association recently expressed its concern about the number of the farmers mixing different wool lengths into bales for sale.
Protecting your plants
One of the most important functions of the food web is to suppress pests and diseases.
Careful calf rearing makes a difference
Improved heifer rearing at Byron and Ronelda Orpwood’s dairy farm in Creighton has given their enterprise a vital boost. They talk to Robyn Joubert about heifer management and the value of good teamwork.
The Cultural value of trees to people of southern Africa
I am currently doing research on 'the cultural value of trees to people of southern Africa' and was wondering if readers had any information on a particular tree, a tree species or a group of trees, that have particular importance to the local community.
Cross-bred or pure-bred: designing a herd
Weigh up the advantages for your situation and decide accordingly, says Leslie Bergh. Good management is the key to successful cattle farming.
Why food prices are high
When it comes to high food inflation we need to look at the retail sector’s dominance of the supply chain if we’re to set matters right.
Game ranchers unite to influence policy
The wildlife ranching industry is aiming to reposition itself as an important contributor to South Africa’s GDP and policy decision making processes on issues that affect the sector.
