Caxton Magazines
Tito’s recession not all bad news for farmers
Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni's comment that he wouldn't be surprised if South Africa posted a second consecutive quarter of negative growth - a sign that the country's in recession - was echoed by the Agricultural Business Chamber (ABC).
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The Vaaljapie returns!
The Ford 8N tractor, released in 1947, sold 500 000 units by 1952.
Now New Holland intends to cash in on the nostalgia surrounding popular tractors, like the good old Vaaljapie, by launching a brand new model, with all the latest specifications but using the distinctive 8N styling.
Issue date: 17 April 2009
Issue date: 17 April 2009
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Designer mutton breyani
Breyani, one of the jewels in the KZN culinary crown, is a magnificent dish that touches every base - there's meat, there's vegetables, there's rice …
A stilted beach house
Thanks for all the photos of your site at the sea. It certainly helps to conceptualise an appropriate home. I've stilted the house as high as would be aesthetically pleasing - about one storey.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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The poaching pandemic
The sweltering heat and humidity were becoming unbearable. The wise old wildebeest cow we'd been tracking had entered the thick riverine bush.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Lightweight quad-mounted sprayer
The new compact offering from Quadmaster promises to revolutionise spot spraying.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Weed control without chemicals
The Olmi brush removal machine is the answer to eradicating weeds without the use of chemicals. Johnathan Grieve, owner of Avondale Wine Estate in Paarl, Western Cape, explains it's able to cut vertically and work on rocky land without damaging soil life, making it ideal for vines.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Can Bee help fynbos industry bloom?
South Africa's fynbos industry needs a statutory levy to finance research and promotion to make its globally competitive. But to qualify, it needs successful BEE projects like Berghoff Fynbos's BEE offshoot, Mountain Dew, which farms proteas and pincushions for the benefit of 74 farmworker trustees. Wouter Kriel reports.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Beefmaster tour – Free State 2009
The Beefmaster tour in March this year was aimed at giving participants the opportunity to examine quality stud cattle and to exchange information, ideas and advice with regard to breeding practices. Pierre Hart, a Beefmaster breeder from the Eastern Cape, accompanied the tour and reports.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Take my breath away
When your horse exercises, it might struggle to get enough air, warns Kim Dyson.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Breeding Game: no shortcuts to success
Father and son team Tony and Richard Morton have almost perfected the art of breeding high-value game. Their business is built on a philosophy that success comes from paying close attention to every aspect of breeding and never cutting corners. Sharon Götte spoke to them about their highly successful breeding operation.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Farmers wake up!
In recent weeks there've been allegations of illegal activities on the part of some market agents when selling farmers' produce. I want to look at the relationship between farmer and market agent. I'm not condoning any illegal actions by an agent, but I do pose the question, "Is the farmer without blame?"
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Oranjerivier Wine Cellars: the ‘stepchild’ is a winner
The Orange River Valley is the largest wine-producing region in South Africa in terms of volume, but it's battling perceptions and prejudices. A local co-op is now fighting for recognition of the region and its quality wines. Glenneis Erasmus reports.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Lessons from the Sani2c
'Unless you are able to grow your business to a size which gives it real bargaining power, there's only one way you can fix this weakness - get together with fellow producers.'
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Pumping biofuel out of Johnson grass
Master distiller Brian Neary found that Johnson grass is packed with energy and developed a process to turn it into bioethanol - without threatening food security. Annelie Coleman reports.
Issue date : 10 - 17 April 2009
Issue date : 10 - 17 April 2009
Congo-Brazzaville beckons local farmers
More than half the population of Congo-Brazzaville has been wiped out by HIV/Aids and more than 99% of its food is currently imported. It has formally asked Agri SA to help it establish a primary agricultural sector. Dr Theo de Jager, deputy president of Agri SA, recently went there to negotiate the terms of a contract. He spoke to Glenneis Erasmus about the opportunities and challenges in that country.
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
Issue date : 10-17 April 2009
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Rates: when persistence pays off
Farmers owning land within the Mpofana Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands have finally negotiated a compromise on their excessive property rates, proving that such disputes can be resolved by following official channels. General manager of the Mooi River Farmers' Association Tony le Roux was pleased to send out the following letter to his association's members.
Issue 10-17
Issue 10-17
Local farmers in high demand
Talks between Agri SA and government officials of Congo-Brazzaville about the need for South African commercial farmers to revive that country's agricultural sector are at an advanced stage. Meanwhile, other countries also want these farmers to help feed their people.
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Fingers pointed at farmers for muddying up water
Agricultural activities are a significant threat to biodiversity in Southern Africa's freshwater ecosystems, revealed the 2009 World Water Forum, held recently in Turkey.
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Soya bean potential starting to show
The recently released second summer crop estimate for 2009 has no surprises, with only small changes from the first estimate.
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