Caxton Magazines
Grooming SA farmers for European markets
A Danish businessman's tenacity and the commitment of a group of local emerging farmers have built up a thriving commercial business that enables its producers to compete on European markets. So successful is this enterprise that its 30 current members' yield for this season is worth an estimated R72 million.
Vulture massacre – mutimen attack
SA's vultures are facing extinction due to a roaring, yet unsustainable, vulture trade, with the birds being harvested quicker than they can breed. At this rate, species such as the white-backed, white-headed and lappet-faced vultures will no longer exist in 10 to 30 years. The Endangered Wildlife Trust gives its view.
Blyde River – the inside story
Now that the dust has settled over the dispute between Rand Merchant Bank and Marulaneng (Hoedspruit) farmers over payment for a state-of-the-art pipeline, the region is quietly prospering. Stephan Hofstätter unpacks the deal both sides agreed to live with.
Brahman: golden celebration for a golden breed
The Brahman celebrated its 50th year in SA at Maselspoort near Bloemfontein on 30 March where the book Brahman, the Intelligent Choice: 50 years in South Africa was launched
Issue date 10 August 2007
Issue date 10 August 2007
Dordrecht’s battle against savage stock thieves
Beyers Van Rooyen of Naauwpoort farm in Dordrecht is one of many farmers in the area whose livestock is regularly raided by stock thieves.
Smallstock farmers have their day in Limpopo
Settlers smallstock farmer Raymond Read's dream of sharing his knowledge and skills with the emerging and small livestock farmers in the area came to fruition at a farmers' day held on his farm last month
Issue date 10 August 2007
Issue date 10 August 2007
Top farmer is also woman of the year
Linda Ngatshane, last year's Female Farmer of the Year, has been crowned the Shoprite-Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year for 2007
Issue date 10 August 2007
Issue date 10 August 2007
Records fly at Mequatling Angus sale
Mequatling Bardolena Kinkaid achieved the highest price in South Africa for a Black Angus cow when she was sold to Mike Charters from Copelands Beef in Ugie for R100 000
Issue date 10 August 2007
Issue date 10 August 2007
When the old man was a boy
The battle between land and sea has taken place since the time the world began. The clash of wave against rock has always fascinated me in a way I can't explain. It has been like that since I was a little boy. Engulfed in the smell of fish and the cries of seagulls circling around me, I was spellbound by the big swell that gently rolled in from afar.
three minute fish � for gourmets
It is not cheap, but boy, is it delicious.
Feng Shui for horses
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of positioning the things around us so that we are in greater harmony with our environment.
Regulate nitrogen on beans with great care
There is very little room for error when applying nitrogen to beans. Too much or too little will reduce yields.
The millions of the Sun City Million-dollar pigeon race
The twelfth Sun City Million-dollar Pigeon Race will take place on 2 February 2008.
Purchase is the new CEO of ABC
Markets are business, and globalisation is opening up markets to agribusiness. This is one of many reasons why Dr John Purchase is excited to be the new CEO of the Agricultural Business Chamber (ABC). As former CEO of Grain SA, he also understands the synergistic relationship of farmers and agribusinesses. Susan Botes found out more about his vision for ABC.
Caution! GMO ahead
Director Leslie Liddel of Biowatch SA, a non-profit civil organisation, presents its case for the stricter regulation of GM crops and the labelling and separation of these from other products.
Irrigation Focus-Pumps
Pumps: expert advice on solving problems before they start. Good selection, good maintenance and proper installation are all equally important to pump life, says Bob Mackie of APE pumps and executive committee member of the SA Pump Manufacturer’s Association.
Broilers transform Keiskammahoek
Despite its pastoral traditions of extensive cattle farming, profitable agriculture in the former homelands is today often the result of intensification. In the Keiskamma area of the former Ciskei for instance, small-scale broiler farmers simply can't supply demand, resulting in some truly profitable businesses and ambitious expansions.
Broiler eggs -mega hatchability
As many as 14 000 birds in one laying house, with one operator handling the eggs? Precisely measured amounts of feed, water and vaccine delivered automatically? Electronically controlled ventilation? Lloyd Phillips reports how this five-star treatment uses economies of scale to achieve greater hatchability in broiler hens.
Meat inspections: waiting on government
The Meat Safety Act was passed seven years ago but the local industry is still waiting for it to be fully enforced. While it waits for the agriculture department to appoint authorised inspectors to conduct meat inspections, the industry is concerned how the delays will affect its reputation. Wilma den Hartigh reports.
200km, three days
The largest endurance ride in the world is held each year in the small Free State town of Fauresmith. The 34th championship in July drew a record entry of 376 riders. As Greg Miles reports, the race demands much of both horse and rider.
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