Caxton Magazines
Spreading the word
Commercial agriculture’s survival amid political uncertainty depends on South Africa’s people. If we keep our stories to ourselves, we won’t win the public’s sympathy and support.
A trust is not a person!
Care needs to be taken when involving a family trust in any business transaction, including the acquiring of shares.
Is Zuma trading land for votes?
Atholl Trollip, DA spokesperson for rural development, believes that President Jacob Zuma might be using the Masibambisane initiative to garner support for his upcoming party leadership battle.
Wool profits for communal farmers
In Lunyaweni near Ugie in the former Transkei, a group of 42 determined communal farmers is generating significant income from its 5 000-plus flock of Merino-type sheep. Mike Burgess reports.
New balers boost performance
A radical redesign and some innovative features characterise Case IH’s new large square balers. Joe Spencer reports.
Breeding tips
When it comes to breeding quality racers, Mother Nature can be stingy, but there are ways of helping her along, says Thomas Smit.
Still too high!
Wastage of fresh fruit and vegetables is a costly part of the business. When the products you’re handling are highly perishable, then the best efforts to preserve them can only have limited success
Fertilising tomatoes after planting
When it comes to fertilising tomatoes after planting, much will depend on what fertiliser you used in the pre-planting stages and the condition of the soil.
Understanding citrus – 1
The climatic, soil and water requirements of citrus trees.
In danger: Denham’s bustard
Denham’s bustard (Neotis denhami) is a species that deserves more attention than it currently receives. Males can weigh up to 8kg, making this bustard one of the heaviest flying birds in the world.
Blazing or grazing – the great fire debate
The grasslands of the African savannah depend on defoliation processes like fire and grazing to maintain plant vigour, increase cover and reduce rainfall-runoff. Prof Winston Trollope talks to Heather Dugmore about grazing and burning in managed rangelands.
Sheared heels
A cause of sudden lameness in equine athletes, sheared heals is a painful condition that may require the services of a specialist veterinary farrier, says Dr Mac.
Plan your roof space
Daleen & Hennie from Lydenburg wrote in response to a house design in Farmer’s Weekly on 21 September 2012.
12 ways to protect the land
STEP 5: Ecological corridors
Jerked chicken
Jerked chicken, for the inexperienced, means coal-black, Caribbean-style, spicy chicken that’s usually cooked on an open fire. Here’s a way to produce a braai-style finish without the smoke, dust and flames.
Livestock Disease Trends (as informally reported by vets in South Africa) November 2012
A record number of vetinarary practices (50) reported this month, as well as three veterinary laboratories.
Restructuring to suit the farmer
Brienne van der Walt was recently appointed managing executive of Absa AgriBusiness as part of the bank’s restructuring. He spoke to Lindi van Rooyen about Absa AgriBusiness’s renewed focus on the farmer and branching into Africa.
Tilapia farming for smallholders
With tilapia culture new to South Africa, many entrepreneurs want to start small with a pilot project before investing substantial capital. This makes sense and is entirely possible.
Farmers not the guilty party
With reference to ‘Who’s educating consumers’ (28 September, pg 6) and ‘The claims on retail products’ (12 October, pg 8), I would like to take issue with both articles.
Mentorship needed for young farmers
I am a young Zimbabwean farmer from Bulawayo. I grew up on a farm but was not really into farming as I did not have a clear vision of the prospects of the industry.
