Caxton Magazines
Pig neck and two apples
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.
Press Release: Mayor apologises after meeting with AfriForum
The mayor of the Mkhondo Municipality in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, apologised to the public in a letter to the local newspaper, Excelsior,for his statements on the investigative television programme, Special Assignment.
Killing the goose!
Smuggled cigarettes cost R12bn in taxes. The tax is referred to as a sin tax and bemoaning the loss of R12bn implies that the...
GM: weed and insect problems loom
Herbicide and pesticide resistance are leading to an increased use of these chemicals.
Little trees, big benefits
Reducing the height of forestry trees through genetic modification has advantages, say US researchers.
