Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
No trust, no credit, no growth!
The degree of trust your stakeholders have in you and your business will determine whether you succeed or fail.
Agriculture plays strategic role in Namibia’s economy
Agriculture is of strategic importance to Namibia’s economy. This is according to Namibia’s vice-president, Dr Nickey Iyambo.
Overcoming obstacles to soya bean sector development
Daniel Njiwa, the Zambian representative for FoodTrade East and Southern Africa (FoodTrade ESA), writes that soya beans are one of the world’s most important and tradeable oilseeds. According to him, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has much to gain from the development of stronger relationships among regional soya bean value chain members.
Claas Lexion celebrates milestone
The company’s 50 000th Lexion combine harvester rolled off the assembly line in Harsewinkel, Germany, earlier this year.
Policy overhaul needed to revive economic activity in agri
Policy uncertainty, volatile politics and a weak economy continue to affect the performance of South Africa’s agricultural sector.
Dealing with stifle injuries
The stifle joint is the key to weight bearing and movement of the hind leg, and damage can be difficult to diagnose. Severe stifle injuries need urgent veterinary attention, explains Dr Mac.
The cavity seedling option
An alternative to the traditional seedbed method for transplants is to use seedling trays. One advantage of this is that you can place the trays in a warmer environment if you farm in a very cold area.
How a family citrus farm became a mega business
With citrus orchards that extend for more than 60km along the Eastern Cape’s Sundays River Valley, Sitrusrand is one of the largest producers in the area, and exports to many countries around the world.
SA and Namibia commit to strengthening trade
Governments in Africa should be doing more to address low levels of trade between countries on the continent.
Garnishee order relief good news for farmworkers – Agri SA
Agri SA has welcomed the order that protects farmworkers against the unfair confiscation of wages.
SA & Namibia most food secure in Sub-Saharan Africa – Möller
Speaking at the 70th Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) congress in Namibia, Johannes Möller, president of Agri SA, said that South Africa and Namibia were the two most food secure countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
4th Elite Black & Red Angus Sale, KZN Midlands
Highest-priced Red Angus bull sold for R51 000.
Groundnut production drops to 18 850t
Groundnut production in SA has declined to its lowest levels since 1946.
Managing volatility in the agricultural market
Volatility has become the norm in agricultural markets. Nico Groenwald, head of agriculture at Standard Bank, advises how farmers can keep their heads above water in uncertain times.
Value vs price
To many farmers and market agents, price is all that matters. Of course price is important, but these days there’s a lot more to the equation.
Sky Simmentaler Stud Production Sale
Highest-priced bull sold for R26 000.
South Africa’s food price inflation increases
The South African agricultural business chamber, Agbiz, recently reported that national food price inflation, excluding non-alcoholic beverages, had increased to 11,6% year-on-year (y/y) for August 2016, from 11,5% y/y for July 2016.
Proper planning essential for family businesses
Family businesses form a key segment of the SA economy and agriculture in particular.
Livestock STD crisis: Northern Cape farmers fight back
The Northern Cape Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO NC) works proactively to improve the province’s livestock reproductive status, and has initiated a bull and ram testing project to combat sexually transmitted livestock diseases.
Rise in wildlife poisoning incidents in Limpopo
Incidents of lion, tiger and crocodile poisoning have increased in Limpopo, according to Willem van Jaarsveld, head executive manager of Agri Limpopo.
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