Caxton Magazines
Catching your horse
A horse that refuses to be caught so you can ride it is no fun. But there are ways of breaking this bad habit, writes Kim Dyson.
Breeding quality
There’s no secret formula when it comes to selecting winners, but there are some guidelines worth following, writes Thomas Smit.
To add local capacity
A worrying trend is taking hold in South Africa – the importation of processed agricultural products.
Beating the cost-price squeeze
Input prices increase faster than product prices, but farmers can do much to limit the effect of the cost-price squeeze on their businesses.
Red wine beef casserole
This is a great classic with as many variations as there are cooks to make it. This version keeps it simple so allowing even the beginner cook to achieve monumental success.
SAAGA adopts tactical approach to get more avos into SA kitchens
With locally grown avocados hitting market shelves a little earlier this year, the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) will use the opportunity to encourage more South Africans to increase consumption of avos.
Farming for the next generation
Diversification and crop rotation keep Petrus van der Walt busy 12 months of the year. But the bottom line has been worth the effort for this 2011 Limpopo Farmer of the Year. He tells Lindi van Rooyen about sustainable farming and handing over the business to his children.
Grain handlers brace for 15 million tons this year
The Grain Handling Organisation of Southern Africa’s (GOSA) members handled 10,4 million tons of maize in 2011, of which 1,8 million tons were exported to Mexico, Italy, Korea, Venezuela, Kuwait, Iran, Japan, Madagascar and Taiwan.
Namibia launches R19 million game meat plant
Renecker’s Palace Hillside Elk Farm of Canada, along with an investment group of about five game ranchers in Namibia, and US-based Indian Gally International, recently opened a game ranch and meat processing plant in Gobabis in eastern Namibia.
Current land reform model misses the point – Roelf Meyer
“It should not be necessary to change the Constitution to solve land reform problems,” said Roelf Meyer, guest speaker at the launch of the Bien Donné Agri Cape Week in Paarl.
Expensive biotech hinders growth
Technology is driving agriculture forward and has been responsible for dramatic growth in countries that have adopted these tools. But small-scale farmers, unable to afford the technology, are being left behind.
Environmental regulations for mines ‘inferior’
The unhindered expansion of mining in Mpumalanga and Limpopo could compromise food security in South Africa.
EC wool market booming
The wool market seems to be unstoppable and, with prices climbing to the highest levels ever, the industry is heading for a much needed upswing.
Problems can be opportunities – former ANC MP
When it comes to the National Wool Growers Association’s (NWGA) role in reconciliation, economic empowerment and nation building, problems must be resolved through co-operation and changed into opportunities, said Dr Manie Schoeman, Eastern Cape NWGA member and former ANC MP.
Contesting a will’s validity
Someone can change their last will and testament right up to the date of their death and disputing a will’s validity can be an extremely tough task.
Markets and jobs
There’s been a lot of hype in the media recently about creating employment opportunities in SA. However, seldom is anything said about the role of agriculture in creating jobs.
The changing face of SA fresh fruit exports
Stuart Symington, formerly of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, was recently appointed the new CEO of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). He spoke to Denene Erasmus about its plans to add value to the industry and about changes in South Africa’s fresh fruit export market.
Want a loan? Act professionally!
Over the past few years, many banks have been trying hard to accommodate small-scale farmers. It’s time that farmers played their part and paid more attention to their finances.
What you get , what you pay for
Biological farming will help you prosper, but you also need to change your attitude when it comes to acquiring the necessary knowledge.
Ballistics – the science of shooting for the hunter
The study of a moving projectile and knowledge of its design for maximum performance is essential information for every hunter, writes Jurie Nel.
