Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Latest maize supply and demand estimates for 2016/2017
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) estimate for South Africa’s total maize supply in the 2016/2017 marketing season currently stands at just over 12,4 million tons.
African Agenda 2063 prioritises intracontinental trade
Annually, Africa spends about R3 billion ($40 billion) on importing processed foods. This was according to Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who recently addressed delegates at the Emoyeni Estates in Johannesburg for the 20th anniversary celebration of the South African National Editors’ Forum.
Fruit South Africa and China sign MOU
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between Fruit SA and the Chinese Quarantine and Inspection Association (CIQA).
Quality skills at the markets
In days gone by, it was common practice for a youngster to work alongside his father or uncle in a market agency and learn the trade in that way.
Money wasted on implementation agents in the Free State
The employment of ‘agricultural implementation agents’ has allegedly cost the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development millions of rands, with very little to show for it.
Evaluating your farming business’s economic viability
Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself regularly to ensure that your farming operation remains viable and sustainable.
Africa’s urgent need for greater crop diversification
Maria Andrade, one of the winners of the World Food Prize 2016, explains why crop diversification is essential for agriculture in Africa, and highlights the benefits of introducing new staple food crops to farms and diets.
Impressive line-up of tractors at the Nedbank Eston Show
The recent annual Nedbank Eston Show was blessed with a spell of good weather and the local farming community turned out in force to see what was on display.
Building units to let
Some time ago, Michael from the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal between Mooi River and Howick, bought a vacant plot and requested that I design a residential home to be constructed on the property.
Land dispute possibly behind mass cattle poisoning
An unresolved land dispute might be what led to the recent alleged poisoning of 91 beef cattle belonging to a Mpumalanga farmer.
New low-chill apple varieties
The new Afri apple varieties could potentially extend the local season by two months.
SA could become a net exporter of maize in 2017
If the National Crop Estimates Committee’s (CEC) production estimates are accurate, there is a strong possibility that South Africa could again become a net exporter of maize in 2017.
Small community fish farms – then and now
Certain non-negotiable measures are needed to make small, community-run fish farms successful.
Zambia maintains ban on maize exports
According to Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture, the country will maintain its existing ban on maize exports until the next season’s harvest to safeguard national food security.
Farmers worried about yet another prospecting application
Farmers in Mpumalanga are highly concerned following recent news that yet another application to explore their province for fossil energy reserves had been submitted to government.
Retired farmer delves into Kei River’s rock art history
Fascination with South Africa’s rock art heritage has drawn Victor Biggs to more than 2 000 sites over the past 60 years. Amongst this number, three sites, all in the Kei River catchment in the Eastern Cape’s Border region, are of particular historical interest. Mike Burgess accompanied Vic here to learn more.
Rewilding of iSimangaliso well on track
The rewilding of world heritage site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, in KwaZulu-Natal, is reportedly well on track. Several thousand head of game and a number of predator species have been reintroduced since 2000.
How to build a period corrugated iron house
Dear Jonno
We want to build a period corrugated iron house on our farm, more or less according to the plans I have attached.
The land...
Why research is key to building trust
Gone are the days you can expect government to do the basic research to keep you in business.
Agri Writers SA announce Free State & Northern Cape winners
The Free State and Northern Cape nominees for the 2016 Agricultural Writers’ Association’s Farmer and Agronomist of the Year awards represented the highest standards.
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