Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Watch out for eye infections
Eye infections and injuries should always be regarded as emergencies and treated accordingly. These problems can swiftly worsen and even cause blindness, warns Dr Mac.
Deep-fried chicken
Tame cooking takes place in the kitchen. Wild cooking you do outside. A classic example of the latter is a braai, which leaves the cook as smoked as a kipper and with singed eyebrows. A lesser-known example is deep frying, in which meat and fowl meet boiling oil to dramatic effect.
Concern about declining Western Cape dam levels
The Western Cape government and Agri Western Cape have expressed concern about the province’s dam levels falling to below 60%, while farm dam levels were on average 30% lower than the same time last year. Dam levels were at 69,5 % for the corresponding period last year.
Public comment invited on game meat regulations
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana has invited public comment on the new draft Game Meat Regulations, set out in terms of section 12 of the Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000).
Makro increases its solar energy harvesting capacity
Warehouse-based retail chain, Makro, is growing its installation and utilisation of environmentally-friendly technologies by installing 1 720 photovoltaic (PV) solar energy panels at its Woodmead store in Gauteng.
How far have we come with aquaculture in SA?
This is the 100th aquaculture column to appear in Farmer’s Weekly, and to mark this milestone, I’d like to explore how far the industry has come since my first article in September 2012.
From bankruptcy to national success for Western Cape dairy
Starting literally overnight and through necessity 25 years ago, the family company Darling Creamery now produces over 300 separate high-quality product lines – and is proof that success comes from putting people first. Jay Ferreira reports.
DAFF minister settles horse mackerel court case
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Senzeni Zokwana has reportedly decided to settle in a legal matter brought by the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) and its supporters against his department.
Excelling at customer services
Four years ago, the Imasa introduced an award for a market, market agency or fresh produce-related business that had excelled in customer services.
Malema ‘land grab’ case postponed
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, appeared briefly in the Newcastle Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing two charges of contravening the Riotous Assemblies Act of 1956, brought by Civil rights group AfriForum.
Western Cape announces Agri Worker of the Year 2016
“Agriculture is more than a job, it is a lifestyle,” said this year’s Prestige Agri Worker Anton Alexander during his acceptance speech at a gala ceremony at the Nederburg Wine Estate in Paarl.
Sernick Group receives FSSC 22000 food safety certification
Sernick Feedlot and Sernick Feeds recently received FSSC 22000 certification from the international Foundation for Food Safety Certification, aimed at controlling and minimising food safety hazards of companies in the food industry.
Making do with less water: the new reality of farming
As the impact of an extended period of drought across Southern Africa continues, the concern is setting in among commercial and small-scale farmers that a water-constrained environment may no longer be a short-term challenge.
Retirement home renovations
I received a request from Peter, who wanted me to design a retirement home for him in Howick, in KZN.
The right music for dressage
Many riders have been inspired to try the musical kur after watching the recent Olympics, says Dr Mac.
Study on origin of grassy savannas
The loss of Africa’s browsing antelope may threaten the future of savannas, a new study has found.
Lamb kofta & yoghurt tahini sauce
Kofta – savoury mince meat balls – are one of the best things you can do with lamb. They’re easy to make and even easier to eat, and when they’re anointed with yoghurt tahini sauce, all those good stories about Middle Eastern cooking suddenly come true.
National minimum wage negotiations nearing completion
Significant progress has been made thus far by the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) partners in reaching an agreement on a national minimum wage.
SA dam levels could take years to recover
It could take South African dams between three and five years to fully replenish after the drought. This was according to a statement released by Cabinet Ministers after a two-day meeting.
How to correctly fertilise onions
Fertilising vegetables is not like baking a cake, where we get a consistent result as long as we follow the recipe. With vegetables, we have to deal with different soils and take into account the elements already in the soil.
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