Caxton Magazines
Your readers should be told the truth about Zim
It was with great concern that I read the ‘misinformation’ portrayed in the article entitled ‘There is no alternative’ (17 August, pg 36), in which Kallie Kriel answered questions from Sean Christie.
More goods & better production
I refer to Prof Andre Jooste’s report outlined in ‘How agri-food value chains work’ (20 July, pg 42).
It makes sense
These days, combining one’s assets in business is common practice.
Canola – a viable alternative
One of South Africa’s most experienced canola farmers, AJ Louw of Malmesbury, tells Denene Erasmus about the benefits of canola in
a rotation system and as a cash crop in its own right.
IPM for cabbage aphids
When it comes to cabbage aphids and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), success will depend on the crop being grown, the season and other considerations.
The danger of empty promises
People without hope may be prepared to sacrifice everything, even their lives and those of others.
Restoring the renosterveld
With no previous farming experience but with a love of conservation and wildlife and a large dose of business and common sense, the Bhorat family has turned an undeveloped and overgrazed piece of land into a successful game farm in only four years.
Denene Erasmus reports.
Tilapia: why quality seed counts
Tilapia farming is now well established in Asia, but will only succeed in SA if good quality stock is used in an economically viable culture environment.
Hot branding of equines continues in SA
Despite hot branding of equines having largely been discontinued in Europe, the practice is still used by some horse owners in South Africa.
How to protect the land – 2
In our 17 August issue, we studied the value of mixed farming and biodiversity. In this instalment, the second of 12, we look at using poisons responsibly.
Dealing with milkweed
These plants grow almost anywhere, and can be deadly if your animals eat too many of them, warns Paul Donovan.
An answer to African poverty?
According to Johnny Morrison, chairperson of the SA Indigenous Veld Goat Club, a millenia-long migration through Africa has honed the breed into a superbly functional animal. Annelie Coleman reports.
Alternative energy: Throwing caution to the wind?
Clean renewable energy or an imperfect solution? Are wind turbines the magic bullet for energy problems? Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
Body condition scoring
Scoring body condition (BCS) in dairy cows is an economically important management tool to check the body reserves and energy status of cattle.
Farmers throw away ‘good’ food – Food Bank
Instead of farmers throwing away or destroying unmarketable produce, the food should be donated to the poor, said Mohamed Kajee, Food Bank South Africa managing director, at a meeting held with minister of agriculture Tina Joemat-Pettersson and TAU SA.
SA’s dairy producers face a tough 12 months
Having to counteract the effects of high input costs and decreased milk prices means South Africa’s dairy farmers face a difficult 12 months
Land distribution targets in KZN surpassed – Kwanalu
According to the KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union’s recent audit, almost 49% of agricultural land in the province is in black hands. Robyn Joubert reports.
Price increases and Eurozone, US recession a threat to farmers – FNB
A rapidly growing world population and increasing demand for more protein and fresh products from India, China and some African countries should help to ensure good returns for farmers for decades to come, according to First National Bank’s head of agriculture, Francois Marais.
Another perfect storm brewing?
Maybe it’s time government provided unused tribal and state-owned land for commercial farmers to produce food.
Understanding bit issues
Before you run out and buy an expensive new bit, it’s essential that you understand why your horse is resisting, says Kim Dyson.
