Caxton Magazines

The PRINTED VERSIONS of the Revised Red Meat Classification Chart and new charts for cuts of SA pork, SA lamb and SA beef are now available.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Not enough money is being spent on the marketing of red meat, said Lardus van Zyl, vice-chairperson of the Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO), at the Limpopo RPO's annual congress which was held at the Baltimore Farmer's Hall on 24 April.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Shortages in commodities such as maize, milk and meat are pushing up food prices. Agricultural experts said that although even more price increases are imminent at retail level, it is a concern that farmers are not reaping the rewards of higher food prices at farm level.
Issue date 18 May 2007

The road that leads to the farm Ertjieskloof, near Porterville in the Western Cape, is a gravel track fringed by a long line of bluegum trees, well-tended fences and a sliver of river. When winter comes, the flat lands in every direction will be greening with the season's wheat crop. Now they are ­dotted with tractors and rippers preparing the ground. To the one side of the road lies a farmhouse, on the other, some sheds and what seems to be a foreman's house. About 100m further there is a huddle of square, neat labourers' cottages. A typical farmstead. Yet nothing is what it seems here at Ertjieskloof. Anna King reports.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Agriculture and Land Affairs minister Lulu Xingwana has requested Land Bank CEO Allan Mukoki and ­acting GM Godfrey Masilela to resume their duties.
Issue date 18 May 2007

The income of agribusinesses has decreased by 10% in the last year due to a number of factors, including the strong rand, the falling international prices of agricultural products, and unfavourable weather conditions.
Issue date 18 May 2007

A reduction in the number of provinces would lead to even worse service delivery, said Freedom Front Plus national chairperson Abrie Oosthuizen in reaction to the suggestion by finance minister Trevor Manuel that the nine provinces be reduced to four in an effort to improve service delivery at local government level.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Minister of Labour Membathisi Mdladlana incurred the wrath of the ­agricultural sphere when he gave farmers a “red card” for their alleged ­contemptuous attitudes towards their employees' human rights, during his Worker's Day address.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Minister of labour Membathisi Mdladlana incurred the wrath of the agricultural sector when he gave farmers a ”red card” for what he called their contemptuous ­attitudes towards their employees.
Issue date 18 May 2007

The hard work of the Stormberg Cattle Breeding Improvement Group has paid off over the years. On Robbie Stretton's farm, Buffelsfontein, Derick Christopher saw how strict selection and minimum pampering has resulted in a hardy, fertile, cattle type, capable of withstanding the harsh climate of the Stormberg region.
Issue date 18 May 2007

'Don't get me wrong. The reduction of carbon emission is well worthwhile. It will save money, reduce pollution and extend the life of all fossil fuel deposits.'
Issue date 18 May 2007

The Ikarus C42 not only has ­superior safety ­features and low operation costs - R180 per flying hour - but is also relatively easy to fly, and can take off and land on a rugby field. Glenneis Erasmus asks Dave Stock, CEO of the Test ­Flying Academy of SA, about this ­phenomenal two-seater aircraft.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Broccoli is now the easiest brassica to grow. In response to increasing demand, plant breeders have developed varieties that offer greater adaptability and trouble-free growing.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Horses which gulp in air ­experience an oxygen and endorphin “rush” which can be addictive.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Together with fresh ingredients, a truly fine pack of your favourite pasta, and maybe some pesto, and you�ve got the beginning of an Italian meal that only needs a little bit of planning and timing to get it absolutely right. While some folks abhor the very concept of fast food, with its emphasis on elderly grease and artery-choking cholesterol, making food fast is quite another thing altogether. What you are going to make with this recipe not only tastes good and looks good, but the gentle balance of tastes and colours is healthy, too. And for a beginner cook, like yourself, this one will do great things for your culinary confidence �
Issue date 18 May 2007

Sanna Botha, a renowned South African horse expert, says she was literally born in the stable.
Issue date 18 May 2007

Nampo focus issue 11 May 2007

As winter's grip tightens on our farm, all one hears about on TV is how global warming is fast destroying our planet.
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

I have a certificate in my office which changed my life. You see, I trained as an entomologist, but soon realised I was a square peg in a round hole.
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

Last week I explained how a racing pigeon auction is organised. I mentioned the importance of holding the auction in an area that pigeon fanciers can reach easily, and recommended that only a champion fancier or one with champion racing pigeons should consider an auction. I also warned against spending too much on a fancy catalogue if you only own a few good birds.
Issue date 11 May 2007