Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Magetzane SA Mutton Merino Production Sale
Highest-priced ram sold for R11 000.
Negativity about SA agriculture unfounded
The drought has had a devastating effect on agriculture in large parts of South Africa and many farmers will face much difficulty regaining losses caused due to the impact of the drought on crop production.
Farmers urged to stock one month’s fuel supply
To date, fuel supplies across South Africa have been only marginally disrupted by striking petroleum industry workers.
2nd Bremer Swanepoel Production Sale
Highest-priced cow with calf sold for R14 500.
Brexit – should we be worried?
As more than one local economist has noted, Britain’s exit from the EU is unlikely to have a major impact on SA agriculture, good or bad.
Learning to fight wildfires
The Free State Umbrella Fire Protection Association (FSUFPA) announced a new wildfire training programme aimed at landowners and farmworkers at the association’s recent media day in Dewetsdorp.
Agriculture is paralysed by SA’s poor leadership- Tony Leon
South Africa is currently faced with a paralysed, narrow and inward-looking leadership, according to political analyst and former leader of the Democratic Alliance, Tony Leon.
Increasing resilience of Africa’s smallholder farmers vital
With factors such as climate change, sustainability, and difficult access to markets putting pressure on Africa’s millions of smallholder farmers, efforts were needed to help increase the resilience of such farmers.
iSimangaliso hippos sparring
A contingent of journalists from various media in KwaZulu-Natal recently toured drought-stricken Lake St Lucia, in the world heritage site iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Pinzgauer bull scoops ARC award
At the recent ARC National Special Performance Test Class Awards, Bertie van Zyl’s Pinzgauer bull was named the top performing bull in a line-up of 15 contenders. Farmer’s Weekly editor, Alita van der Walt spoke to head judge Martin Seyfferdt about how the winning bull was.
Making barbed wire at The Royal Show
Farmer’s Weekly journalist, Lloyd Phillips, and his wife, Leigh, were invited by the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal to once again judge a section...
Harvesting soya beans in KZN’s Kamberg Valley 361
Farmer’s Weekly journalist, Lloyd Phillips, recently attended the 96th AGM of the Kamberg Valley Association in KwaZulu-Natal.
Small-scale broiler producer wins SAB KickStart grant
Clement Ngwako Pilusa, a small-scale broiler producer from Gauteng, shares his excitement about being chosen as one of SAB KickStart’s Top 18 finalists with Farmer's Weekly and what he plans on doing with the R170 000 grant allocated to him.
Agri minister calls on farmers to engage with government
During a recent interview with Farmer’s Weekly, agriculture minister Senzeni Zokwana called on farmers to approach their unions and engage with government about the proposed 12 000 ha land ceiling. He said government is willing to engage and farmers should come up with their.
Farm workers sing for change
De Kock Boerdery in Ceres’ award winning farm worker choirs have been a saving grace for many of the singers.
The advantages of traceability systems
Alex McDonald, managing director at the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI), discussed animal traceability systems at the recent 2014 Stockman's School in the Free State. Watch the video as he highlights the importance of the practice and how South Africans can benefit.
Farmer’s Weekly visits EuroTier
An astounding 156 000 visitors from around the globe are reported to have attended the November 2014 edition of the biennial EuroTier animal production trade fair held in Hanover, Germany. Farmer's Weekly's journalist, Lloyd Phillips had the privilege of attending this leading.
Namibia’s land reform success explained
Ryno van der Merwe, land reform representative of the Namibian Agricultural Union tells us why Namibia's land reform process is a success.
Cat and cow play Farmers Week
On a recent visit to the US, ruminant nutritionist Galit Macpesh videoed a Jersey cow trying to get the farm cat to play with...
30-year-old wooden cattle handling facility
On a recent visit to Argentina, Farmer’s Weekly journalist, Lloyd Phillips spoke to Miguel Pertino of La Trinidad Aberdeen Angus Stud about his family’s 30-year-old wooden cattle handling facility Miguel’s father built.
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