Farming & Sustainable Living

Seasons of Change - A detailed centenary history of the Natal Agricultural Union from 1891 to 1991, written by Terry Edwards. Explores farming, agricultural politics, economic challenges and rural life in Natal.…

Insects in Relation to Plant Disease - A specialised study of insects and their role in plant disease transmission by entomologist Walter Carter. Attractive 1962 hardcover with blind-stamped insect decoration, original dust…

Scarce 1976 limited de luxe edition of Graham Knox’s Estate Wines of South Africa, one of only 100 copies bound in quarter leather, numbered and signed by the author. This is copy…

City of the Bees - First edition of Frank S. Stuart's fascinating 1947 account of a year in the life of a wild bee colony. An attractive vintage natural-history hardcover in green…

Livestock Predation - An authoritative South African scientific assessment of livestock predation, bringing together research on predator ecology, farming, conservation, legislation and practical management. Edited by Graham Kerley, Sharon Wilson and Dave…

Handboek oor Veesiektes - A substantial 1977 Afrikaans handbook on livestock diseases and animal health, written specifically with South African farming conditions in mind. A useful historical veterinary and agricultural reference.

Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal - A respected South African botanical reference on the identification, ecology and grazing value of Natal's common veld and pasture grasses, written by leading University…

Joseph Baynes: Pioneer - Definitive signed first edition biography of Joseph Baynes, one of Natal's most influential agricultural pioneers, illustrated throughout and highly sought after by collectors of KwaZulu-Natal history and Africana.

The definitive modern reference on cane sugar factory engineering, covering every aspect of industrial sugar production, process optimisation and equipment design. An essential technical handbook for engineers, researchers and sugar industry professionals.

Handboek oor Veesiektes - Scarce 1954 Afrikaans veterinary handbook covering livestock diseases in South Africa, offering valuable historical insight into farming and animal health practices of the period.

Limited edition reprint of the first volume of The Central African Planter (1895–1896), an important primary source documenting plantation agriculture, trade, and colonial development in British Central Africa (Malawi).

A scarce complete three-volume set of Cedara Memoirs on South African Agriculture (1909–1912), edited by E. R. Sawer. These important early South African agricultural studies cover cereal cultivation, livestock experiments, the Natal…

Enough - A thought-provoking guide showing how the food we choose to eat affects both our health and the future of the planet, based on the groundbreaking Planetary Health Diet research.

Go Green The Easy Way - An accessible and practical guide to sustainable living, packed with eco-friendly advice, money-saving tips, and simple lifestyle changes for greener everyday living.

Feeds and Feeding - Classic 1947 agricultural reference by Cornell professor F. B. Morrison, covering livestock nutrition, animal feeding practices, and farm management. A respected and influential handbook for farmers, students, and…

Valiant Harvest - A detailed history of the founding and growth of South Africa's sugar industry from 1848 to 1926, published by the South African Sugar Association and focused on the development…

Building Green - A beautifully illustrated and practical guide to eco-friendly and sustainable home construction, covering alternative building techniques such as straw bale, cob, cordwood, earth plaster, and living roofs.

Building a Straw Bale House - A practical and inspiring guide to straw bale construction, combining step-by-step building techniques with real-world community housing projects focused on sustainable and affordable architecture.

Raising Dairy Goats - A trusted and practical guide to dairy goat farming, covering breeds, care, milking, cheesemaking, and profitable small-scale dairy operations.

Raising Meat Goats - An authoritative and easy-to-follow guide to breeding, managing, and marketing meat goats, presented in fine, like new condition.