Caxton Magazines
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
How women can save us
Empowering women in agriculture is not only the right thing to do, it's crucial for food security.
Onions require understanding
'Stick to what you know and make changes gradually over a few seasons,' writes Bill Kerr.
How the Brits do it
'Five buyers for an entire industry simply doesn't add up in a free market scenario,' writes Mike Cordes.
Tax and trips
Going abroad to buy a stud bull and treat your family to a holiday? With a bit of planning, you can enjoy tax deductions that weren't available in the past
