Caxton Magazines
Like father like daughter
I am 12 years old and, as I like to call myself, “a farmer in the making”.
The tale from afar
I found the story of Coenraad de Buys (“Great Tales”, 16 December 2011, page 74) absolutely fascinating. I would like to read more stories...
Surviving tough times
Award-winning farmer Steve Botha has managed to remain successful in the niche market he created through innovation, extending his product range, maintaining a close relationship with
his clients and growing baby vegetables and herbs
that are hard to find in SA.
Growing maize in the Swartland
By early 2012, the maize price had nearly doubled year-on-year, with serious implications for livestock farmers who buy in large quantities of maize for feed. Western Cape dairy farmers, already struggling due to the low milk price, are now opting to plant maize to produce their own silage, despite water and weather constraints.
Optimal management in a big beef enterprise
To increase production and profit in a commercial beef enterprise, it’s essential to stick to tried-and tested management procedures.
A drought of funds after the flood
Without financial help, 30% of the Lower Orange river area in Northern Cape's flood-hit farmers may not be able to continue operating.
Popping the cap on sustainable farming
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers in more than 200 countries with over 1,7 billion servings daily. Denise Knight, the company’s director of sustainable agriculture, recently visited South Africa. She spoke to Robyn Joubert about Coca-Cola’s initiatives to promote sustainable sugar cane production.
Revolutionary new maize on the way?
The promise of drought tolerant maize may be just a few years from becoming a reality.
The 10 commandments of fruit marketing
I came across one of my previous columns (Farmer’s Weekly March 2002), and make no apology for repeating it, because it is sound advice that applies to all fresh produce.
Leaf miner control problems
There’s absolutely no reason for leaf miners to be a problem any longer – other than in isolated cases, that is. .
Running more animals without buying more land
Soaring land prices in Limpopo’s Thabazimbi district forced Callie Lee to expand his irrigated pastures. Thanks to careful management, he achieves optimal land use and good weaning weights.
Belonging awkwardly – white Africans
Instead of integrating with African cultures, the first European settlers adopted a strategy of social escape and more recently used conservation to justify their sense of belonging, which fuelled land invasions in Zimbabwe. This is according to American anthropologist David Mcdermott Hughes, who spoke to Sean Christie about the provocative statements he made in his latest book, Whiteness in Zimbabwe – Race, Landscape, and the Problem of Belonging.
Creating a successful partnership
Partnerships are highly risky, or so we're told. But two horses pulling together can produce more pulling power than one horse.
Is sustainability really sustainable?
Sustainable agriculture encompasses much more than environmental protection. It depends on a profitable agricultural sector operating in a stable and well-regulated environment where everyone does their job.
Don’t forget silicon!
Silicon, in the form of silica, is a mineral that plays an important role in plant health and production. There’s a way of applying it without buying it.
Snake bites! First aid tips for livestock
They might be an occupational hazard for farmers, but little thought is given to snake bites in livestock.
SA port tariffs squeeze exporters
Transnet’s proposed 18,06% increase in port dues will probably be implemented by the middle of the year. Mihalis Chasomeris, economics lecturer at the Graduate School of Business & Leadership, University of KZN, explains how South Africa’s port pricing is impeding trade.
Market Indicators
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ECRPO executive meeting recently held in Cradock
Eastern Cape Red Meat Producers Organisation chairperson, Dr Pieter Prinsloo, told an executive meeting of the organisation at Cradock that all regions will be visited during the first road show in March.
Poultry companies walk the tightrope
While the poultry industry has been fighting against cheap imports of Brazilian chickens, it’s coming under scrutiny for anti-competitive behaviour at the same time.
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