Caxton Magazines

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

The implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act is causing a stir in agricultural communities across South Africa. Prof Louis de Clercq, emeritus professor of the University of KZN, has 28 years of experience as a municipal councillor, 20 of which he spent as mayor. He was also president of the Natal Municipal Association and the United Municipal Executive of South Africa. Susan Botes spoke to him.
Issue Date 11 May 2007

Aussies improve tillage under drought conditions
Issue Date 11 May 2007

The National Lucerne Organisation's (NLO's) new lucerne cultivar, SA Select, promises huge benefits.
Issue Date 4 May 2007

Farmer Angus Buchan's story was first portrayed in his book Faith Like Potatoes, and then more recently in the locally produced film of the same name. His farm outside Greytown, KZN, recently hosted the Mighty Men's ­Conference where 7 000 men, many of whom are farmers, spent a ­weekend listening to him, and where he shared his plan to go to Australia to pray for relief from that country's drought.
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

A generic tariff is being proposed by the South African Olive Industry Association (SA Olive). The tariff will be applicable to all local and imported olive products.
Issue date 11 May 2007

With the drop in prices of crops like wine and citrus, many farmers are looking to diversify. Fan Olivier of Porterville explains to Glenneis Erasmus why he turned to pomegranates
Issue Date: 11 May 2007

In SA olive oil producers press their own olives and ­focus primarily on quality.
Issue date 11 May 2007

“Yes to food, but …” - Mugabe
Bulawayo runs dry
Issue date 11 May 2007

KZN is to benefit from THE ECONOMIC and bilateral ties forged between SA and Singapore.
Issue date 11 May 2007

SA aims to attract over 34 000 FOREIGN experts whose skills in various sectors can help grow the economy and at the same time be transferred to locals.
Issue date 11 May 2007

At the first Ghana/SA BUSINESS and Investment Forum in Gauteng, the vice-president of Ghana, Aliu Mahama, called for more SA investment in Ghana. Agriculture was one of the key areas in need of investment.
Issue date 11 May 2007