Caxton Magazines
Keep your eyes on the future
This time last year, large parts of South Africa were experiencing a drought said to be the worst in living memory.
Science vs philosophy
Accusations are rife that mainstream veld research has failed SA’s extensive livestock farmers. A group of well-known pasture scientists, including Dr Amie Aucamp, have publicly responded. Roelof Bezuidenhout asked him about the background to the veld management debate.
Starting with tomatoes – Part 1
This is an expensive crop to grow, so do your homework before you start, cautions Bill Kerr.
Heartwater – Tick-borne disease
Heartwater is transmitted to cattle, goats and sheep by infected bont ticks.
Leadership for markets
In his excellent book ,In the Driving Seat – Lessons in Leadership, Brand Pretorius quotes Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric: “Before you become a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.”
Horses: dealing with worms
These creepy little creatures are everywhere, just waiting to invade your horse, warns Kim Dyson.
West Nile virus – Mosquito-borne diseases
WNV is an important, under-detected cause of neurological disease in humans and animals, according to Prof Marietjie Venter.
Aquaculture: Can the concept of zoning work?
Grouping aquaculture activities on one site for administrative convenience simply won’t work.
Successful meat production on Réunion Island
Space is limited on the island of Réunion. Farms are small, and farming is intensive and diversified. Yet, assisted by subsidies from France, farmers supply nearly half the island’s meat needs, and Boer Goats are included in the offering. Lloyd Phillips was there.
An agribusiness giant rises
Zeder Investments recently concluded the largest transaction in its existence, boosting its investments in agriculture to more than R10 billion and proving the company’s positive outlook on the industry. Jaco Visser interviewed CEO Norman Celliers.
Arthropod-borne summer livestock diseases
As the weather grows hotter and wetter across the country, the incidence of livestock diseases transmitted by arthropods increases.
Tru-Cape: now for a bigger slice of the fruit market pie
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing’s supply of apples and pears is growing – and so are its marketing ambitions. The company plans to increase market share in Africa, the Middle East and the Far East, says Roelf Pienaar, Tru-Cape’s managing director.
Space cabbages correctly
Many factors play a role in the spacing of cabbage – the process is not quite as simple as you might imagine.
Dealing with impaction colic
If this condition is neglected, the large intestine can rupture, requiring surgery, says Dr Mac.
KZN’s FMD control fence well under way – DAFF
Construction of the 108km fence line separating northern Zululand’s foot-and mouth disease (FMD) control zone from the FMD-free parts of South Africa was reportedly under way and on track, according to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ (DAFF) animal health division.
Mohair price ends year 11% higher
The final mohair sale of the year saw 101 512kg sold in a stable market, at an average price of R188,34/kg.
Playing with inflated prices
Some (but not all) market agents have been doing it for years, but that does not make it acceptable.
Twice-roasted chicken in lemon sauce
Just when I thought there was nothing new to learn about cooking chicken, along came a totally unexpected roasting method. Not only that, but I received this recipe from a total stranger in a queue at our local supermarket. Thank you, ma’am!
GM & the new labelling laws
South Africa’s food label laws have been modified several times in recent years. Now, further far-reaching changes to food labelling legislation could be implemented by the end of the year if proposals gazetted by the Department of Health (DoH) on 29 May are passed.
Success with Holsteins – 2
At the Wait-and-See Holstein Stud, between Cradock and Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape, John Sieberhagen milks 420 cows in a 15-a-side Herringbone parlour. The milking herd calves year-round, with about 50 cows dry at any one time. The herd ICP is 412 days.
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