Tell it like it is

In the market agency business, the establishment of a sound working relationship between producer and market agent remains the single most crucial requirement for success.

Bringing some sanity to tomato fertilisation

Several years ago I worked for a seed company and, one day, some of South Africa’s biggest tomato growers came to view our trials.

An amazing system

Healthy soil provides plants with exactly what they need.

Farmers, get to know your neighbour

City dwellers may get by without taking much interest in what goes on in their street or block of flats, but farmers simply can’t afford to ignore their neighbours, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.

Pig neck has come to me as a major surprise, never before having had anything to do with this part of the beast. Well, let me tell you that this is a magnificent cut of meat. And the sauce! This taste and aroma combination is difficult to equal, never mind beat...

Not so sweet: Struggles with a lemon tart

There comes a time in the affairs of cooks when the lemon hits the pan. Hoping for a good-looking, sweet tasting lemon tart, this rugged survivor of many a kitchen battle managed to extract something deliciously edible from the jaws of defeat.

Managing eldana the natural way

Push-pull plants can be used to control the serious sugar cane pest, eldana, while simultaneously nurturing wetlands. Robyn Joubert reports.

Dairyman: A master at his craft

An unwavering focus on genetics and attention to detail has paid off for master dairyman Charlie MacGillivray. Robyn Joubert visited his farm in the Karkloof.

Farmers reap benefits of empowerment programme

Ten farmers on 55ha of communal land in Mpumalanga are reaping the benefits of an empowerment programme started by the Mineworkers’ Investment Company. Peter Mashala reports.

Beer venture benefits Africa

SABMiller has expanded its African beer brand, Chibuku, into 10 countries across Africa. Hloni Matsela, director of Corporate Affairs at SABMiller Africa, gives an overview of its plans. Robyn Joubert reports.

Stop misleading the consumer

Agriculture has largely relied on retailers to inform consumers. Unfortunately this has created serious misconceptions about farming and food production.

How CFC rules affect you

Controlled Foreign Company rules seek to limit the tax-saving opportunities for those who make use of companies in low tax jurisdictions.

The natural way

This radical veld improvement method doesn’t involve veld fertilisation and/or overseeding with indigenous or exotic grasses and legumes.

DAFF’s figures just don’t add up

Depressing statistics emerged during the recent commemoration of World Food Day in Rome.

Compensatory growth in Dorper lambs

Researchers from the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute studied the effect of the early growth environment on the development of Dorper lambs.

Land audit to be finalised by December

The long awaited audit of state and public owned land is about 98% complete.

A lasting impact

As a newcomer to the Underberg area a decade ago, it interested me to know what our veld consisted of and how the available nutritional benefit could be enhanced by altering habitual practice.

A not-so-happy Heritage Day

Grandmother Rosemary Peake (57) of Kraaifontein, Cape Town was surrounded, harassed and intimidated by 10 very aggressive street thugs while in her car on the morning of Heritage Day, Monday 24 September.

Co-operation: key to success

Agriculture holds promise – provided that all ages and races are brought into the sector. Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson told the Agri SA Congress that co-operation was vital for sustainability and stability.

Anonymous protesters set vineyards ablaze

Protesters set fire to at least 15 vineyards in De Doorns in the Western Cape this week causing widespread damage, just as the table grape season kicks off.

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