Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Optimistic agricultural outlook for 2017
Next year could be a good year for agriculture, despite some serious challenges, according to speakers at the Agbiz Agribusiness outlook for 2017, held in Pretoria on Friday.
Robertson Winery reaches wage settlement with workers
The three-month strike involving over 200 workers at the Robertson Winery ended this week after the winery and the Commercial Stevedoring Agricultural and Allied Workers’ Union (CSAAWU), which represented the workers, reached an agreement.
Hi-tech innovation revolutionises a Limpopo citrus farm
When Stefan and Anné Pretorius established Katlego Sitrus more than a decade ago, they decided to re-evaluate everything they knew about farming. This involved introducing new technology to improve production processes.
Solar irrigation kits for small-scale farmers in Kenya
A new solar-powered irrigation kit, developed by US company SunCulture, is helping small-scale farmers in Kenya achieve better yields.
Astral’s profits decline due to poultry imports, drought
The combined impact of large poultry imports and the drought has placed significant pressure on the performance of Southern African poultry producer, Astral Foods Limited.
Western Cape dam levels continue to drop
With little significant rain expected in the Western Cape over the next six months, there is concern over the region’s declining dam levels. The situation has placed already stressed water resources under increasing pressure.
Beef cattle fertility – top Nguni stud raises the bar
Mike Burgess visited Christo Nowers at the state-run Dohne Agricultural Development Institute near Stutterheim to better understand how the herd has achieved an average calving percentage of 83,8% since 2000, and an average herd ICP of 380 days.
Andrea Mullineux named 2016 Winemaker of The Year
Andrea Mullineux, of Mullineux and Leeu Family Wines in the Swartland, was recently named winemaker of the year by the international magazine, Wine Enthusiast.
Aquaculture 101: the advantages of greenhouse tunnels
Want cost-effective heating for your aquaculture system? Nothing beats greenhouse tunnels.
Poultry sector protest marches scheduled for major cities
A protest march by the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) has been scheduled for today to demonstrate against jobs losses in the South African poultry industry, as a result of large-scale imports from the EU and the US.
British American Tobacco SA supports over 72000 jobs
For every one job British American Tobacco SA offers, another 32 jobs were created across the wider economy. This is according to Soraya Zoueihid, CEO of BATSA.
Was this the worst year ever for SA’s pork producers?
The recent drought has pushed the price of pig feed sky-high, and SA pork producers are reeling as a result. Unfortunately, it will be at least six months before conditions in the industry improve, according to the SA Pork Producers’ Association.
Voermol’s 2016 top sheep and cattle farmers
The annual Voermol Best Farmer of the Year awards recently took place in Bloemfontein.
Are market agents relevant?
Those who believe that market agents are no longer relevant remind us that more than 50 years ago, when supermarkets started buying directly from farmers, markets and market agents did nothing about it.
Potandon introduces light-blocking potato bags
US potato and onion supplier and distributor, Potandon Produce, has launched a range of light-blocking potato bags.
Rise in stock theft this festive season – be vigilant
Free State Agriculture (FSA) and the VKB/FSA Safety Desk have urged farmers to become more vigilant in the run-up to the festive season, as livestock theft is on the rise.
Cautious optimism despite drought, political uncertainty
The latest Agribusiness Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of 2016 shows that agribusinesses still hold a relatively optimistic view about business conditions in South Africa.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park defends estuary management plan
Management of northern KwaZulu-Natal’s 332 000ha World Heritage Site iSimangaliso Wetland Park has strenuously defended itself against criticism from the likes of well-known conservationist Wally Menne, as well as from residents living in and around iSimangaliso.
Island property in the Zambezi River
I saw your ‘tented getaway for campers’ concept in the issue of 2 September, and am looking to build something similar for tourists on a 33ha island property in the Zambezi River.
Ultra-quick chicken stir-fry with brown rice
You’re watching a sitcom in which everybody is enjoying a Chinese takeaway out of cartons. You wish you were eating the same food. Here’s what you do.
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