Welcome to the Agribook Blog
These blogs contain agricultural related information and written by our editor Craig Macaskill as well as guest columnists from time to time.
Check back often for new blogs!

Getting ahead of cutworms: Lessons from 2025 to help farmers prepare for 2026/27
Cutworm control should start before planting, rather than after damage appears.

More land, better life? South African farming study asks if that’s the road to rural development
One of the most important lessons is that many rural households are not simply waiting for an agricultural intervention.

Toxic plants livestock farmers should know about
Seven plant categories or syndromes account for the vast majority of livestock mortalities and economic losses across South African agricultural districts.

Growing our heritage: the value of South Africa’s indigenous plants
South African landscapes provide important habitats for indigenous plant species and the wider communities of life that depend on them.

SAPA calls for investigation into chicken import prices
Apparent tariff evasion on poultry imports could be costing South Africa thousands or even millions of rand in unpaid import duties.

R1.4 million Ngonyama shearing shed to boost wool production
Facility includes a plunge dipping tank, ablution facilities, an office, removable animal-handling equipment, and fencing.