Caxton Magazines
Wool Merinos – natural winners
Brothers Francois and Cobus Uys own the Patryskraal Stud near Bredasdorp and have been dominating the SA Merino Championships for the past 10 years. Cobus shares the secret of their success.
Issue date : 27 February 2009
Issue date : 27 February 2009
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Getting serious about bees
Known to many as a legendary world waveski champion, Kola le Roux is perhaps less well-known as a highly accomplished bee farmer. Having started out in his suburban backyard, today he manages a premier honey brand produced from hives spread out across the Eastern Cape.
Issue date : 27 February 2009
Issue date : 27 February 2009
Effects of residue removal on soil&water quality
Minimum soil disturbance (no-till or direct seeding) is rapidly gaining ground in South Africa as crop farmers attempt to reduce production costs.
Issue date: 27 February 2009
Issue date: 27 February 2009
More palatable pork
In the KZN Midlands, Caz Griffin is making Dargle Valley Pork Products a name in quality and originality by mixing old techniques with new flavours.
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Farmers warned of more flood risk
most of South Africa's summer rainfall areas could still experience flood conditions and should take the necessary measures to mitigate the damage.
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Unpacking the budget on your farm
The annual budget announcement is always followed by waves of sociopolitical and economic analysis and opinion. However, two of the most important questions often remain unanswered. Will I benefit and how? Farmer's Weekly tax expert advocate
Peter O'Halloran from BDO Spenser Steward in Gaborone takes a look at Trevor Manuel's 2009 budget vote and shows how farmers can benefit from tax breaks by managing their businesses the right way.
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Electricity ‘Another hike will break the bank’ – Agri SA on Eskom plans
Organised Agriculture has warned electricity tariff hikes will add further pressure to on-farm profit margins and threaten food security. This comes after Eskom announced its intentions of another hike to accommodate increased budgets for the construction of two new power stations in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
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EU export subsidies will hurt farmers
As belts tighten globally, there are fears that developing countries will feel the consequences of First World protectionism. While leaders of the G7 last week committed to avoiding protectionist measures, the writing may already be on the wall for farming.
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South African wages now 60% higher than SADC’s
With only months to go before the national elections, the ANC government has announced a 13% wage increase for farmworkers effective from 1 March 2009. Both TAU SA and Agri SA now fear labour minister, Membathisi Mdladlana's apparently politically driven decision could have severe consequences for farmers, workers and national food security.
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Transnet in a fix for ignoring farmers
Transnet's total disregard for agriculture might soon lead to large financial losses. The company last year managed a profit of R4,3 billion.
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‘Budget is only part of restitution woes’ – De Jager
Organised agriculture believe there are more pressing issues to deal with than haggling over budget allocation.
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That fatal touch
A slight touch on a ball in play, whether accidental or deliberate, may prove costly if you don't know the rules
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Eating the gluten-free way
Increasing numbers of people seem to be sensitive to gluten, which is the protein in wheat, rye, oats, and barley.
Issue date 20 February 2009
Issue date 20 February 2009
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Election time
Food shortages might be an issue elsewhere, but they haven't really hit us - yet! Why bring up something which won't win votes when it's easier to bury one's head in the sand?
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townie peers into his crystal ball
I've always had a problem with deadlines. I leave things until the last minute in the hope that inspiration and effort will compel action.
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Chilli con carne with baked potatoes
The name means chillies with meat. It's that simple, it's that good.
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Scratching sweet itch
Sweet itch is a very confusing allergic-type reaction occurring mainly in summer and can affect all our animals.
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Eco-friendly flame destroying weeds
Using a flame to destroy weeds is an environmentally friendlier method of control.
Issue date: 20 February 2009
Issue date: 20 February 2009
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Gemsquash possibilities
Gemsquash is a distinctly South African vegetable variety and was developed here. It is only now slowly being accepted in other countries. Perhaps with so many South Africans having emigrated, this may change.
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Issue date : 20 February 2009
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Results in for SCMDPR
Paul Smith from the UK and Zandy Meyer holding the winning pigeon, East of Eden Pieter Saayman
Issue date : 20 February 2009
Issue date : 20 February 2009
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