Wine and wine grapes
Introduction The Cape wine-growing areas, situated in the narrow viticultural zone of the southern hemisphere, mainly have a Mediterranean climate. The mountain slopes and valleys form the ideal habitat for the wine grape Vitis vinifera, the products of which have given pleasure to humankind for many centuries. Long, sun-drenched summers and mild, wet winters contribute to […]
Speciality fibre production
Introduction Speciality fibres refer in general to those natural hairs or wools that enhance garments in some way, be it in terms of warmth, handle, or lustre. The very nature of many of these fibres is such that the environment in which the animals live contributes to the properties of warmth in particular that makes […]
Lowering of food standards in UK a result from any trans-Atlantic deal?
By Craig Macaskill Posted 2018-01-17 In Blog On Tuesday, The Guardian reported concern in the UK about any US-UK free trade deal. Several practices, outlawed in the EU are accepted in the US. These are listed as: Chlorine-washed chicken (banned in the EU). Hormone-treated beef (banned in the EU). Ractopamine in pork (banned in the EU). Chicken […]
Wildlife ranching
Introduction The wildlife sector comprises 3 sub-sectors: wildlife ranching, wildlife activities, wildlife products. a) Wildlife ranching: The primary activities: breeding live sale of animals. Secondary contributors: Live captures Translocation Services Veterinary Services Fencing and maintenance b) Wildlife activities Primary activities: Wildlife Viewing Trophy Hunting Biltong Hunting Secondary contributors: Accommodation Transport Equipment & Supplies (Arms, Ammunition etc.) […]
Gamebirds and other poultry
Introduction This page looks at poultry like gamebirds, waterfowl, pheasants, turkeys and quail – birds not covered on our “Poultry” and “Birds and farming” pages. This whether they are hosted or actively farmed. Not only have gamebirds played a major role in human survival throughout ancient history, but all domestic turkeys and chickens also […]