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The ABC Of Turning Waste Into A Resource

Industrial-scale wood recycling offers numerous benefits to clients, including clearing invasive trees and vegetation and providing usable biomass.

Capsicum Seed And Bacterial Spot

Capsicum seed bought from a seed company is usually free of bacterial diseases.

Farmer Tests Game Export Market

This article explored the economic viability of game farming as a separate concern.

Tips For Top-quality Irrigation Water For Intensive Cropping

Growers of irrigated crops need to have access to properly treated irrigation water. Mike Kruger, owner of Top Crop Nursery, explains how he uses flocculation and chlorination to maximise the safety of the water he sources from the nearby Umgeni River. Lloyd Phillips reports.

Putting The Punch Into Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit’s peculiar appearance and exotic name are enough to make anyone take a second look. But beyond novelty appeal, the fruit holds considerable promise for South African producers. Lindi Botha visited Howard Blight at his nursery near Tzaneen to learn about this remarkable crop.

The Athleticism Of The Arab

Arabs are not only beautiful, but also excel at many disciplines, including dressage and showjumping. They are well known for their stamina in endurance races and make exceptional horses for children, writes Dr Mac.

Growing Good Carrots: Part 2

How to plant, fertilise and irrigate carrots to ensure a large, top-quality crop.

How To Reduce The Risk Of Viruses

Seed is a potential source of viruses in capsicums.

Quick Pork & Asparagus Stir-Fry

There’s real joy to be experienced in the production of this meal.

Macadamia Production To Continue Strong Growth

South Africa is currently the world leader in macadamia production, but with the industry still experiencing buoyant growth, countries such as Australia, China and Kenya are fast gaining ground.

Game: Seeing The Bigger picture

Game rancher Dr Peter Oberem, founder of Afrivet, director of Wildlife Ranching SA and newly appointed director of the National Animal Health Forum, discussed the exporting of game meat and various health aspects of game ranching with Roelof Bezuidenhout.

Making Sense Of Aerial Imagery

Since its launch four years ago, agri tech company Aerobotics has been working on algorithms to improve the interpretation of aerial data. James Paterson, Andrew Sheard and Marloe van Niekerk spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the software.

Bathurst Pineapple Industry Set For Growth

A unique microclimate in the southern Eastern Cape has given rise to a niche cropping industry that requires intensive precisionproduction over a five- to seven-year cycle. Sabrina Dean paid a visit to large pineapple producer Mark Harris to find out more.

Bonsmara Breeders Team Up To Achieve 100% Sales Success

Due to its insistence on uncompromising quality, Frontier Bonsmaras in the Eastern Cape has sold every one of the bulls on offer at its annual sales over the past 12 years. Sabrina Dean joined the group on this year’s pre-sale tour to find out how the event fits into Frontier’s formula for success.

Growing Tomatoes: Part 1

Tomatoes are an important part of our diet, as well as being highly nutritious. Bill Kerr tells us more about this versatile fruit, and the varieties that are most suitable for growing at home.

When Six Is Better Than Four

Improvements have resulted in far more powerful four-cylinder tractor engines. But Case IH has bucked the trend, adding a six-cylinder engine to its Maxxum range.

Chicken Thighs With An Ancient Seasoning

The superb flavour of this quick and easy dish comes from an extremely old Middle Eastern seasoning, za’atar, that is still a mainstay in the region. For the chicken, use thighs rather than breasts; they are more succulent and offer superior flavour.

Kalahari Farmer

46 YEARS AGO A farmer in the normally dry Kalahari stunned his neighbours when he produced a bumper crop of watermelons, beans, maize, pumpkins and sunflower.

Wind Farms: Huge Potential In South Africa, Big Opportunity For Farmers

Fickle power supply and ever-increasing tariffs are spurring South Africa’s agriculture sector to look at alternative sources of electricity. Jacobus Treurnich, the land rights manager of G7 Renewable Energies, spoke to Jeandré van der Walt about wind farms and the opportunities that farmers will have to rent out their land for wind-generated power.

Digital Revolution Links Fresh Produce Farmers And Buyers

For those already using it, a newly launched and innovative online trading platform is reportedly revolutionising the way that South Africa’s fresh produce sellers and buyers conduct their typically time-sensitive and demanding trading with each other. HelloChoice’s co-founders explain how the platform works and its benefits to both sellers and buyers.

The Future Of Boer Goats In South Africa

Boer goat stud breeders from across the country were in Bloemfontein at the start of May to participate in the annual Boerbok, Kalahari Red and Savanna World Show. Sabrina Dean spoke to Boer goat breeders Kobus Lötter, Andries Vollgraaff, Casper Byleveld and Lukas Burger about the current state of the Boer goat industry, and what the future holds for it.

Glanders: What You Should Know

While glanders is no longer present in South Africa, it is still found in other regions and can be brought back into the country through the importation of equines, says Dr Mac.

Save Money When Harvesting Coffee

The Coffee Express 200 Multi self-propelled coffee harvester is coming soon, says Joe Spencer.

If They're Wild, They're Out

Johan Blomerus, a Free State Brahman breeder, selected his animals based on their temperament.

The Cost Of Human Error On The Environment

Speaking at a technical information day hosted by the Dried Fruit Technical Services and Canning Fruit Producers’ Association, environmentalist Dave Pepler focused on individual responsibility in terms of climate change and damage to the environment.

Some Reasons To Celebrate

Crime has hit our community!

The ‘Stolen' Pulpit And Pews: The Story Of An Eastern Cape Church

During the Anglo-Boer War, the NG Church in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, became the headquarters of the British garrison and suffered damage to its woodwork. Soon after the war, the church was adorned with a brand-new pulpit and pewss – by mistake!

Dealing With Navicular Disease

This condition causes chronic lameness in both front legs of a horse. Although there is no cure, it can be managed with special shoeing and anti-inflammatory drugs, says Dr Mac.

The Rear-Wheel-Drive Beam Axle

This type of axle is fitted to most trucks and SUVs. Jake Venter explores the advantages and disadvantages of various designs.

Ensuring Optimal Yields In Sunflower Production

There are many factors that play a role in seed set and eventual yield in sunflower production of which farmers may not even be aware.