Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
New minimum wage ‘reasonable’ – TAU SA
The minimum wage of R20 per hour announced by vice-president Cyril Ramaphosa in parliament recently is not expected to have a marked effect on agriculture.
Lower tractor sales reflect caution in market
Despite a positive market sentiment, SA farmers are wary about buying new tractors.
US chicken farmers sue poultry companies for alleged corruption
Chicken farmers in the US state of Oklahoma sued poultry companies for allegedly sharing payment data with one another , in order to keep producer pay below competitive levels, news agency Bloomberg reported.
SARS is a creditor like any other
The taxman has to wait his turn in the creditors’ queue after a liquidation.
Reasons to be proud of our farmers
So today I’m offering a general optimistic comment on South Africa’s farmers that I hope will resonate with you.
AHS: 2017 Western Cape restrictions in force
The annual ban on the direct movement of horses into the Western Cape’s African horse sickness (AHS) controlled zone came into effect on 1 February 2017, according to a Western Cape government statement.
Food inflation increases by more than 10% in Kenya
Food prices in Kenya have increased by 12,54% when compared to 2016, which has led to a 7% increase in inflation, according to Fresh Plaza.
US poultry imports – the facts
Much controversy has surrounded South Africa’s poultry imports from the US. Freelance journalist, Peter Fabricius, examines this thorny issue and attempts to clarify some misconceptions.
SONA 2017: what agri leaders want to hear from Zuma
President Jacob Zuma will be presenting his State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2017 at 7pm on Thursday, 9 February. South African agriculture has faced a number of challenges in recent years, most notably the severe drought of which the after-effects are still being felt across much of the country.
Stronger rand a spanner in the works for pome fruit exports
The South African Apple and Pear Producers’ Organisation (SAAPPA) anticipates a normal pome fruit season despite drought conditions affecting certain production areas, according to a SAAPPA press release.
Approval of products against fall armyworm to be confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has announced that it will be approving products to be used against fall armyworm from this week.
Ensuring the success of your agritourism business
Farmers who start agritourism businesses are entrepreneurs and should acquire good marketing skills.
Vodacom launches mobile app for smallholders
A mobile application that acts as an information platform for South African smallholder farmers, has been launched by Vodacom, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Manstrat Agricultural Intelligence Solutions.
Horse sales off to a good start
The 2017 Cape Premier Yearling Sale, recently held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, had a record turn over of R155 225 000.
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Tractor of the year 2017: Case IH Optum 300 CVX
The 225kW Case IH Optum 300 CVX combines power, fuel economy and manoeuvrability, and was recently named tractor of the year 2017.
Cinnamon, the fat-fighter
Obesity and insulin resistance are common problems today. Cinnamon is a useful treatment, says Kim Dyson.
Fall Armyworm confirmed in South Africa
Recent reports of suspected Fall Armyworm (FAW) outbreaks in the Limpopo and North West areas has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) on Friday.
End cruelty to rhinos!
Whenever I see a rhino these days, I wonder if these remarkable creatures will still be around when I reach old age.
Biological wine farmer achieves twice regional average yield
Seven years ago, Fritz Breytenbach, a wine grape producer in the Robertson Valley, embarked on his biological farming journey. Today, he is reaping the benefits by producing almost double the regional production average using the same inputs as neighbouring farmers.
Zokwana likeable, but ineffective, agri leaders
Industry leaders agree that the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, demonstrates a healthy interest in agricultural matters, but is not particularly proficient in implementing policies for the sector.
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