Caxton Magazines
State tractors – more questions
Questions are looming over alleged irregularities in the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' procurement of R50 million worth of tractors for use by small-scale farmers.
More than meets the eye?
What has happened to the police force that is supposed to prevent and combat crime and protect the community, asks Abré J Steyn.
Growing demand for export grapes
Table grape exports will be boosted by the EU's economic squabbles and increasing health concerns.
Mohair regains some losses
Mohair sold well at the fourth sale of the winter selling season.
A bruising season for avocados
Avocado production has declined by 40% from last year.
Man versus elephant in Zimbabwe
A herd of 70 elephant living in the Chiredzi River Conservancy, in Zimbabwe's south-eastern lowveld, is under threat from communities who settled on the conservancy since 2000.
‘Take steps to fill state vet posts’
The shortage in veterinarians, especially in rural areas, is reaching critical levels.
SA Stud Book, Research Council – the final split
The break between SA Stud Book and the Agricultural Research Council is final.
Lack of asset register blemishes land reform department’s audit report
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has again failed to complete its long outstanding asset register.
Pork industry faces stiff challenges – academic
New legislation on pig feed and environmental impact studies pose threats to the sustainability of pig farmers and especially emerging ones.
Bell founder touched many lives
Bell Equipment founder Irvine Bell passed away at his home in Empangeni on 11 October at the age of 91.
Sampro is the cream of the crop
The South African Milk Processors Organisation took two trophies at the International Dairy Federation's annual dairy innovation awards.
Saddle up with pride
Keeping all tack clean is essential for the comfort of your horse and will keep both of you safer.
Greyling’s greats
Thomas Smit continues to profile veteran fancier Hannes Greyling, whose superstars come up for auction soon
Nkwinti admits restitution flaws
The government's model of land restitution creates problems, admitted Gugile Nkwinti, minister of rural development and land reform.
Mines destroy Mpumalanga agriculture
Mining activities in Mpumalanga could take over 1 000ha of agricultural land out of food production.
Land counter-claims from farmers?
If farmers aren't properly compensated for farms given up to land reform, they could put in claims of their own based on the same principles as the current land restitution process.
Time for land reform is running out
Frustration is mounting over government's inability to deal with the land reform process and time is running out for the current government to implement practical solutions.
Tenure a hot policy topic
Land tenure is a hot topic that will come to a head when the issue of communal land is discussed during the drafting of the Land Reform Bill.
Caring for your sunflower crop
This week, we look at fertilisation, weed control and harvesting
