Caxton Magazines
Lamps for lambs
The prevailing cold weather sees farmers resorting to inventive ways to save lambs and kids from exposure to low temperatures.
Going back in time
What I have realised over the past few years is that a typical hippie lifestyle is the order of the day for the future in South Africa.
Technology can save your cattle
It is with some frustration that I read the article ‘Fighting stock theft’ (29 June, page 42).
Likely potato insect pests
One pest will invariably occur if provision isn’t made to deal with it. This is cutworm.
Supervision is all
In the 22 June issue of Farmer’s Weekly, Paul Lynch, chairperson of the SA Wool & Mohair Buyers Association, bemoans the lowering of wool classing standards, saying: “Farmers are not spending as much time in shearing sheds as in the past.”
Walmart’s ‘direct farming’ revolution
Worldwide, small-scale farmers struggle for market access. Retail giant Walmart assists growers by sourcing produce directly from them. Peter Mashala accompanied Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson to Costa Rica to view a case study of the model’s success.
Practical tips on weeding
Weeding is one of the most important aspects of farming. If you neglect to weed, your crop yields will suffer.
Dealing with Rift Valley fever
Researchers at Onderstepoort Biological Products examine the symptoms and control of RVF.
Making headway in a regulated environment
Deciduous fruit farmers face many challenges, the biggest of which is finding new markets to compensate for increasingly strict European regulations on chemical residues. Charles Hughes, managing director of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, spoke to Lindi van Rooyen about growing SA’s market share.
Better than blocking?
n an effort to save on vaccine costs, and time, farmer Graeme Brown experimented with making his own blood vaccine to combat heartwater.
Calabash & chickpea curry
This chunky, flavoursome curry will seriously dent the prejudices of those who believe a meal without meat is not a meal at all, and will be a marvellous addition to your repertoire.
Limpopo wastes as much as a large dam’s water every year
Limpopo is losing 3,7 million kilolitres of water a month – the equivalent of a large dam (44 million kilolitres) a year – due to failing municipal infrastructure and transmission leakage.
Carolina’s polluted water may cause livestock abortions
Pollution from the Boesmanspruit Dam near Carolina, Mpumalanga is affecting farm livestock in the area.
Farmers’ actions avert UK milk price reduction
A massive campaign has forced British milk processors to abandon this month’s planned farm-gate price cut that would have forced cash-strapped UK farmers further into debt.
Cosatu attack: Union said to lack understanding of maize prices
The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) said a recent statement by Cosatu lacked understanding of how global and local maize markets work.
Avoid costly hay
Even at the best of times, hay is a very expensive commodity and has a huge impact on the profitability of livestock enterprises.
How to manipulate form
A fancier can make minute alterations to their training schedule to help their pigeons achieve peak form, writes Thomas Smit.
Some interesting developments
Nampo once again lived up to its reputation as the place to introduce new ideas and new technology. Joe Spencer reports.
New KZN land commissioner irks provincial farmers’ union
The KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union is frustrated that the province’s newest Land Claims Commissioner has cancelled an important meeting to discuss land conflicts in KZN.
Responsible veld management needed to protect grass owls
Farmers and other landowners have been asked to practice responsible veld management and burning in order to minimise losses to the national population of African Grass Owls (Tyto capensis).
