Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
How to guard against internal parasites
Infestations can lead to considerable financial loss. Better management is the only solution.
1st Production Sale of Thiele Estates
Highest-priced bull sold for R81 000.
We can feed Southern Africa…
…but government needs to create an enabling environment for South Africa’s commercial farmers.
Record temperatures shrink potato yields but demand remains high
The latest statistics from Potatoes South Africa (PSA) show dryland and irrigation potato farmers are still dealing with the consequences of the high temperatures accompanying the drought.
The crucial role of women in African agriculture
Women in Africa are key contributors to economic growth and global food security, but they still face many challenges, according to Maureen Bandama, agricultural project consultant at IQ Logistica Investments.
Osteoarthritis in the fetlock
A horse’s fetlock acts as a shock absorber during movement. Over the years, small injuries can lead to more serious problems in this joint, cautions Dr Mac.
Meet PE’s champion pigeon racer
Shane Gerber has been racing pigeons for 20 years and is passionate about Tom Locks. Thomas Smit spoke to him.
No reason to declare drought a national disaster, says govt task team
Despite challenging times ahead as well as long range forecasts showing below normal expected rainfall for South Africa, the drought will still not be declared a national disaster.
Planting dates for onions
One of the challenges of growing onions is getting the planting date right. Farmers unfamiliar with this crop would expect to plant it earlier in cool areas and later in warm areas. In fact, the opposite is true.
Rigatoni pasta with beef sauce
It was a Thursday, and this means spaghetti bolognaise in my house. So you can imagine the shock when my schoolteacher daughter visited and cooked a dinner that shattered the inflexible routine of her parents. What we got was rigatoni with beef sauce, and this is how you make it.
Tractor sales for 2016 continue to decline
National tractor sales continued to decline, with total tractor sales for August at 460 units. This was 22% down on the 589 units sold in August last year.
Land ownership needed for financial assistance
Farmers can only gain financial assistance through land ownership.
South Africa’s GDP up, but agriculture still in recession
The 2016 second quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures, released by Statistics South Africa, show that the economy grew by a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 3,3% quarter-on-quarter.
How effective are recirculating aquaculture systems for SA?
The high cost of these systems can be prohibitive for new entrants to the industry. Pond farms may be a far better solution.
Meatmaster Breeders’ Sale
Highest ram R40 000
Brucellosis crisis: ‘Not all raw milk is dangerous’
The impression that might have been created amongst some consumers that all raw, unpasteurised milk is infected with brucellosis was not accurate.
Continuity of supply to the markets
One of the basic tenets of good marketing is to always ensure you have your product available and in front of the buyer’s eyes. Admittedly, that’s easier said than done, especially for a farmer.
South Africa has started trade talks with UK following Brexit
South Africa’s trade relationship with the UK following its decision to withdraw from the EU was debated at a seminar in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning.
Grassfields Beef Africa Droughtmaster Sale
Highest-priced bull sold for R67 500.
Agri insurance: why more and more farmers are opting out
The hefty losses suffered in the agricultural sector as a result of the drought has raised questions about the relevance of agricultural insurance in today’s farming environment. Wilma den Hartigh asked agricultural insurers how farmers should be mitigating risk in the future.
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