Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
ARC National Special Performance Test Class
Top performance bulls were showcased at the ARC National Special Performance Test Class recently at the Spring Show. Watch the video to find out what makes a top performance bull.
Robertson Winery Strike Continues
The strike at Robertson Winery is entering its second week, with striking workers refusing to work until their demand for a monthly salary of R8 500 was met.
Stellenbosch University 40th Annual Production Sale
Highest-priced ram sold for R26 000.
Lower fuel prices welcomed by farmers
SA grain producers welcomed an announcement that the diesel price will decrease by 48c/litre on 7 September, while the petrol price will decrease by 18c/litre.
Game capture drug license holder committed to regular supply
Charles Dickinson of Voluplex, the company which has secured the rights to manufacture, market and distribute the game capture drug M99, said he was determined to ensure that sufficient and regular supplies of M99 would be available to wildlife vets.
If you’re serious about safety, get NOSA
The NOSA Five Star Safety System goes beyond safety issues. It offers a proven way of ensuring excellence in your operation and increasing profits.
Barriers to entry in agro-processing
In the working paper titled ‘Competition, barriers to entry and inclusive growth: agro-processing’, Tamara Paremoer and Reena das Nair of the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) at the University of Johannesburg assess barriers to entry and expansion into the agro-processing sector.
The MF WR9800 series Windrower
The 100 000th Massey Ferguson windrower rolled off the production line in Hesston, Kansas, earlier this year, marking another milestone in the history of a unit known for efficiency and productivity.
Joint problems to watch out for
Although swelling in a horse’s hock area does not necessarily lead to pain or lameness, it is best to let a vet examine the joint as soon as possible, says Kim Dyson.
Investigating the water-use characteristics of biofuel crops
Biofuels are an important sustainable alternative to fossil-based fuels. However, caution is needed to ensure that water-efficient feedstocks are selected in water-scarce South Africa, says hydrologist Richard Kunz of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Futuregrowth withholds funding to Land Bank
Futuregrowth, an asset management company that manages assets of over R170bn, has suspended lending activities to the Land Bank, citing concerns over governance.
Livestock production series: How to dehorn cattle
Dehorned cattle are easier to work with, house and transport. The chances of bruising is lessened, as is the danger of injury to udders, flanks and eyes, as well as to anyone working with the animals.
Chicken vegetable soup
Hot, nutritious soup is ideal as a snack, a starter or a full meal. Here’s a delicious soup recipe for the beginner cook that will satisfy the most sophisticated diners wherever, and whenever, it is served.
Implement trade agreements before Brexit is finalised
It is important that the new economic partnership agreement (EPA) between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the EU is ratified and implemented before the UK leaves the EU, said Trudi Hartzenberg, executive director of trade law organisation Tralac.
Dealing with avo pests & diseases
There are two insects and four diseases that SA avocado producers should particularly watch out for.
The threat of vibriosis to emerging farmers
Emerging farmers must beware of vibriosis. This was according to Musset Dube, a North West state veterinarian.
Durban market introduces first ‘cash deposit device’
Congratulations to Durban market for introducing the ‘cash deposit device’. The first of its kind in a South African market, this enables buyers to deposit cash directly into their accounts at the market at any time.
BevSA wants proposed ‘sugar tax’ dropped
The Beverage Association of South Africa (BevSA) has urged the National Treasury to drop its proposal to implement a tax on sweetened beverages sold in the country.
Africor Bosveldfees Game Sale
Highest-priced Eland Bull sold for R20 000.
National Boran Sale
Highest-priced bull sold for R140 000.
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