A Wes Anderson-inspired sanctuary in the heart of Cape Town
Why settle for The Grand Budapest Hotel when you can stay at The Trade Boutique Hotel instead? Brian Berkman discovers a delightful hotel in the Cape Town CBD inspired by...
Lessons from the money winners of the SA Invitational Pigeon Race
The South Africa Invitational Pigeon Race (SAIPR) brings together pigeon fanciers from across the country to compete in a unique One Loft series. The article looks at how the races...
More to game viewers than meets the eye
Sustained by tourists’ strong foreign currencies, South Africa’s game lodge industry offers opportunities, such as converting standard vehicles into game viewers.
First steps to take when putting up a chicken house
Choosing the right site and materials to set up a chicken house or coop on your smallholding or in your backyard is essential to ensure the health and safety of...
Making a mark on agriculture through education
As we celebrate Women’s Month, Octavia Avesca Spandiel spoke to Dr Hlamalani Ngwenya about her remarkable journey from a home economics teacher to a globally recognised leader in agricultural extension,...
Smart from the start: Raven drives the future of precision farming
Precision farming is rapidly evolving, with Raven Industries leading the charge. Nico Myburgh, CNH’s head of precision technologies for the Middle East and Africa, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this.
Rabbit farming on the rise in South Africa
Rabbit farming is gaining traction in South Africa. Farmer Daisy Moleko spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the breeds, biosecurity, and market access opportunities driving growth in this niche livestock...
South Africa’s apple cultivars and new contenders
South Africa produces a wide range of apple cultivars, from export staples like Golden Delicious and Granny Smith to sweet varieties preferred across the continent. New cultivars are also gaining...
South Africa’s rural areas can be developed through agriculture
On 6 August, I delivered the 11th Annual Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Lecture at the University of Limpopo. The theme was the role of agriculture in improving rural development.
Building on a family wool farming legacy
The roots of the Battenhausen family in the Upper Karoo are as deep and meaningful as their family tree. For six generations, they have farmed sheep near Philipstown, and their...
Global oyster market on an upward trend
The global oyster market is on the rise as seafood demand continues to grow. Oysters are valued as a delicacy, a healthy protein, and a sustainable food source.
A mini safari in the Cradle
Just an hour from Joburg, urbanites can swap the bustle for the bush, enjoying game drives and outdoor activities at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, while staying in the Cradle...
