Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Needed: an overhaul of the lamb & mutton supply chain
According to Alex Cilliers, executive manager at GWK Meat, the decrease in consumer demand for lamb and mutton can no longer be blamed on the drought or consumer taste.
Trelleborg Road Show visits KZN
The Trelleborg Road Show is traversing the world to demonstrate the value of using the right tyres at the correct inflation pressure. It visited KwaZulu-Natal recently.
Rainfall forecast for summer 2016/2017
Concern has been expressed that time is running out for planting. No rain fell over the eastern summer crop production areas at the beginning of October.
Canola: effective rotation crop, profitable cash crop
Some 16 years ago, Johannes Joubert introduced canola to his crop rotation system on the family farm Kweekkraal. This not only contributed to the health of his soil, but led to his winning the Protein Research Foundation’s Southern Cape canola yield competition with a yield of 2,41t/ha.
Farmers to march on the Union Buildings
Nerpo and Afasa farmers will take their land reform and inadequate farmer support frustrations to the Union Buildings on 25 October in a peaceful march.
Stronger rand negatively impacts Mondi SA results
The “notable strengthening of the rand” against major foreign currencies during Mondi’s South Africa division’s third quarter played a significant role in negatively affecting profitability.
ARC’s top emerging beef farmer beats the odds
Tembeka Mbeshu, the 2016 Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) Emerging Beef Farmer of the Year for the Eastern Cape, runs a herd of about 30 predominantly Bonsmara-type cows in the Elliot district. Mike Burgess visited her to learn how her beef enterprise has helped provide her children with an education.
Mining a threat to food production and water quality
New prospecting licenses issued for shale gas exploration using the controversial hydraulic fracturing method, commonly known as fracking, as well as other mining activities remains a serious threat to South Africa’s farmers.
Possible threat to AGOA
Recent court cases arguing that poultry and pork imports from the US are putting the lives of people and animals in danger pose a serious threat to South Africa’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) status.
35th Southern Cape Annual Promotional Sale
Highest-priced Merino ram sold for R20 000.
Computer vision technology set to improve crop health
The latest crop monitoring technology developed in Israel could soon be available in South Africa. Wilma den Hartigh spoke to Daniel Koppel of Prospera about its applications.
September tractor sales down
With no change in fundamentals underpinning the market in September, national tractor sales have continued to decline, according to the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA).
Annual Komarsekraal Merino Sale
Highest-priced ram sold for R13 500.
Managing risk in a tough environment
Agriculture is a riskier business than ever, yet there are still a number of ways for farmers to protect their wealth.
Rand Water wins international award
SA’s Rand Water was honoured by the International Water Association’s for its ‘Water Wise’ campaign.
Non-reporting of livestock theft in SA on the increase
Agri SA has appealed to farming communities to report all incidents of stock theft.
Smallholders vital for Africa’s agribusiness growth
To achieve success in Africa as a primary producer or agribusiness, you must make yourself indispensable to the local community, according to Dr Jack Armour, Free State Agriculture operations manager.
Massey Ferguson’s big baler
Massey Ferguson’s latest large square balers are now available locally through SA distributors Barloworld Agriculture.
Building a house on a budget
Here are a few budget friendly design and styling options to choose from for a cost-effective home.
Breeding soundness examination
When a visiting mare is introduced to your stud, it could bring in fatal diseases. Don’t take a chance – ensure that the horse is thoroughly examined beforehand, says Dr Mac.
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