Young buffalo bull sets new record price of R26 million

Horison, a young bull bred by Jacques and Carolien Malan, set a new record by fetching R26 million at the recent stud game auction held at Mbizi in Bela Bela, Limpopo.

Communal sugar farm ‘sets an example’

The revival of 165ha of sugar cane by the Mansomini Irrigation Project in KwaZulu-Natal’s Glendale Valley was praised by Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) minister Gugile Nkwinti during a recent tour organised by the SA Sugar Association (SASA).

Adding space (& character)

Dear Jonno, Attached is my two-bedroom unit. Where the entrance is facing south-east there’s more space to extend.

Avoid dehydration

Your horse relies on you to make sure it gets enough liquids to replace those lost while sweating during competitions, cautions Kim Dyson.

Big tractors set new record

This unique event also raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity. Joe Spencer reports.

The way to go

The most popular planted grass pasture on the Highveld has to be Eragrostis curvula.

Determining lamb paternity

Australian researchers have identified a set of genetic markers that allows highly accurate parentage testing across all breeds of sheep.

Beating coccidiosis

US researchers have developed a control for this devastating intestinal disease.

The key to herbicide resistance?

US scientists may have found how ‘super weeds’ develop resistance to glyphosate.

Conserve your wetlands!

Farmers are custodians of these vital ecosystems.

“Fracking” may go ahead in the Karoo

The South African government has lifted a moratorium on shale gas exploration in the Karoo, Reuters reported.

Burning veld is natural

In reply to a letter by Pauline entitled “Don’t burn the veld” (3 August, pg 9), I wish to expand on some of her concerns.

Pig advice wanted

I enjoyed your article about ‘managing piglets’ (13 July, pg 66).

Total lack of knowledge

I have yet to find any ‘From the Editor’ comments that are not extremely valid and balanced insights effecting the farming community and appreciate this balanced opinion.

Farming for the urban rich

Many a successful businessperson or professional is turning to farming these days. Veteran agricultural journalist George Nicholas thinks he knows why.

Cilantro soup

Cilantro, coriander, dhania: only the name is different. Here is a fragrant soup loaded with flavour, that’s easy to prepare and even easier to drink. Make this colourful dish an integral part of your next dinner party.

Beware of time bars

When dealing with tax – or any commercial matter – the taxpayer must be aware of the rules that relate to time bars.

Too many South Africans still go hungry – Stats SA

Food insecurity remains at a high level in South Africa.

TAU SA’s Georgia tour

Quite some time has elapsed since TAU SA first established contact with Georgia and was asked to help the country restore its agriculture, which had suffered after the dissolution of the USSR.

Farming today to ensure food for the future

It’s been less than three years since Woolworths launched its Farming for the Future programme and it has already become one of the major focuses of its sustainability drive. Justin Smith, Woolworths’ head of sustainability, speaks to Robyn Joubert about the programme.

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