Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Veld fire warning issued for Free State
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association (FSUFA) has issued an urgent veld fire warning for the province for today and tomorrow, according to the association’s general manager, Thinus Steenkamp.
Why our farmers should look northwards
Remarkable opportunities have opened up for South African farmers and agribusinesses in the steadily growing sub-Saharan markets.
Building stronger economies and communities in Africa
While Africa is rich in resources, it still lags behind much of the world in many socio-economic aspects. Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations and founding chairperson of the Kofi Annan Foundation, was the keynote speaker at the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Forum 2016 held recently in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He shared his views on what needs to be done to improve Africa’s economies and communities.
Biotechnology could improve emerging farmers’ beef herds
Access to improved beef cattle genetics could positively affect emerging farmers’ beef herds.
How to keep a pale horse clean
Washing pale horses can be a thankless task, as they like rolling in mud soon afterwards, says Dr Mac.
Innovative solutions for the environment and food security
Through research and innovation in our food production, we can provide solutions to deliver enough food.
Learning about onion production
Records show that people have been harvesting onions for about 7 000 years. The Egyptians were cultivating them around 3500BC, and used onions to treat many medical conditions.
Allesbeste – pushing the boundaries of innovation
The Ernst family of Allesbeste Boerdery is renowned for its pioneering work in the avocado industry. Through innovative methods, improved genetics and research, the aim is to increase the fruit’s yield per hectare in line with that of other fruit sectors. Alita van der Walt reports.
SA’s Chenin Blanc is world class
The winners of the third annual Standard Bank/Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge were recently announced in Stellenbosch.
Toad in the Hole
When it comes to strange names for traditional English dishes, this one takes the, er, Yorkshire pudding. Never mind, it’s a great old favourite: delicious, satisfying and easy
to prepare.
2016 KZN Female Entrepreneurs in Agriculture
As part of National Women’s Month celebrations, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) recently hosted its 2016 Female Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Awards ceremony.
How to set up an agritourism venture
A farmer looking to set up an agritourism operation should think carefully about how to attract visitors to the farm – and keep them coming back.
Aerial crop sprayer destroys 170 hives near Tulbagh
An aerial crop sprayer recently wiped out bees from 170 hives near Tulbagh in the Western Cape, while spraying canola fields with pesticide.
Aquaculture investors: fish out of water
The refusal of both state and private investors to take good advice has left a trail of failed aquaculture projects across South Africa.
SA wine export will thrive over the next decade
South Africa’s wine export is set to soar by 13% over the next decade, according to the latest Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) baseline report.
Mulati Wildlife Services Sale
Highest-priced Eland cow sold for R30 000.
John Kepe: Boschberg’s infamous stock thief
The Eastern Cape town of Somerset East lies at the foot of the imposing and rugged Boschberg Mountain. Here, legendary stock thief and murderer, John Kepe, lived in a cave for over a decade before being apprehended and executed. Mike Burgess writes about his rise and fall.
Diesel price could fall further
Grain farmers struggling with profitability due to drought conditions may be in for some relief in coming months.
High transport costs hampering agricultural sector’s competitiveness
The high cost of transport and logistics in South Africa is having a negative impact on the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.
Dealing with a market agent
Warren Buffet, one of the world’s richest men, is reputed to have said: “Look for three things in a person – intelligence, energy and integrity. If they don’t have the last one, don’t even bother with the first two.”
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