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The views expressed in our weekly opinion piece do not necessarily reflect those of Farmer's Weekly. This article was first published by The Conversation. Read the original at bit.ly/3TSpbXt. “A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of p

The Blend and Bond: South African Wine Summit heralds an exciting new chapter for the country's wine industry. The summit serves as a platform for industry leaders, stakeholders and media to come together, exchange insights, and discuss the direction

As part of #OperationSiyahlola, the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development visited farms in the Harry Gwala District to observe the progress made in projects aimed at benefitting the communities in which they are based. D

The death of thousands of endangered lions is imminent as government recommends closing the captive breeding sector. This comes after a lengthy process undertaken by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to promote conserva

A huge international demand exists for industrial hemp, but prices offered for South African produce did not justify production costs, hemp farmer Natie Ferreira said during the Cheeba Cannabis Cultivation Summit recently held in Cape Town. He said d

When it comes to selecting the ideal canine companion for South African farmers, several factors must be considered. Security being at the top of mind for many of us, the dog should be big and smart enough to defend the family but still be controlled

After his studies, Simon Goble spent three years in the US learning about the practical side of farming. He says pigs are the ideal small stock for start-up farmers with limited funds. There are 22 camps in Goble‘s pasture rotation, with camps rangin

Agro-processing is needed for the sorghum industry to grow. Different from wheat, VAT is charged on all sorghum products. Quelea birds are a headache for sorghum farmers. Sorghum is a versatile crop that thrives in marginal environments where other c

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) holds a significant position in South Africa's agricultural landscape, ranking second after maize in terms of area planted and production. South Africa is a key player in Sub-Saharan Africa's wheat production, acting as both

Over the past 100 years, antibiotics have worked miracles and saved millions of lives. However, in recent years, antibiotics have become increasingly ineffective as micro-organisms have evolved to resist them. This is known as antibiotic or antimicro

For embarking on this journey, we need to understand the importance of increasing the organic and microbe content of our soil. This is the key to opening the door to increased yields, healthier crops and greater profits. The first step is understandi

1. Seed capsules of ginger family plants, an aromatic spice (8) 5. Cut of meat from the upper joint of an animal's foreleg (8) 11. Young chicken bred for grilling (7) 12. Dish of thinly sliced raw fish (7) 13. Large, succulent lily family plants nati

Gone are the days that a farm bakkie is a simple, feature-free, uncomfortable set of wheels. Considering the affordable solutions offered by the Chinese automotive market to date, it is virtually impossible to overlook a range of bakkies that serve a

120g packet smoked trout/salmon ribbons 4 bagels, cut in half horizontally 2 avocados (slightly firm), peeled ½ cucumber 12 slices pickled ginger 5ml (1 tsp) wasabi (optional) Squeeze of lemon juice, to taste Salt and pepper 10ml (2 tsp) sesame seed

Dear Jonno, We need your help, because these modern computer draughtsmen seem to lack the inbuilt imagination to render all the components to design a cost-effective and functional home. Micha and I want to get away from the rat race and follow a sim

I am a 59-year-old white woman who loves animals, camping and the outdoors. I am looking for a white man who is financially secure and looking for a soulmate. He needs to love dogs and be of sober habits. I am a Christian and don't smoke or drink. AL

TO PLACE AN UPCOMING AUCTION EVENT in the Classifieds Auctions section, contact René Moonsamy on 010 971 3771 or at renea@caxton.co.za. TO LIST AUCTION RESULTS in this section, email Janine Ryan at janiner@caxton.co.za. The third mohair sale of the s

Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, was the first to formalise what so many people now around the world enjoy as Afternoon Tea. She needed a pick-me-up between lunch and dinner and Afternoon Tea was it. Although nowadays the terms Afternoon Tea and