Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
World record achieved on National Rooibos Day
On 16 January, 1 246 tea lovers sipped their way into setting a world record to celebrate National Rooibos Day.
Intermediary programmes can be helpful for emerging farmers
The Land Bank has urged emerging farmers to make use of its financial services intermediary partners.
Is hydroponics the answer to global food challenges?
In the first of a series on alternative crop production methods, international hydroponics consultant, Prof Gert Venter, explores hydroponics as a viable solution to global food security challenges, including water and energy constraints and a shortage of available agricultural land.
Outbreak of fall armyworm threatens Zimbabwean maize harvest
Zimbabwe is currently battling an outbreak of armyworm that has affected seven of the country’s eight rural provinces.
Tractor, harvester sales down
An agricultural economist has described national agricultural machinery sales for December 2016 and the 2016 calendar year as painting a “mixed picture”.
Botswana faces fresh produce shortage
The shortage of a variety of fresh produce, much of it usually imported from South Africa, is due to a self-imposed import ban.
DAFF lifts pork export ban on Brazil
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has lifted the export ban on the South American country.
Roasted carrots in a dhania-chilli-yoghurt sauce
Assume you’re planning your favourite classic roast, be it poultry, pork, lamb or beef. The next question is: what should you cook as an accompaniment to equal its grandeur? The answer, fellow kitchen mechanics, is roasted carrots with a dhania-chilli sauce in yoghurt.
SA celebrates first National Rooibos day
Clanwilliam, referred to by some locals as the ‘Rooibos Capital of the World’, will host South Africa’s first Rooibos Day on 16 January.
Are we really better off without control?
Farmers frequently complain that they are exploited and ‘things were much better’ in the old days. Are they right?
Good prices at opening wool sale
The first South African wool sale of 2017 year got off to a promising start, according to Cape Wools. The company’s Merino indicator increased by 761 points to close the day at R154,54 (clean), up 9% on the corresponding sale last year.
Animal health: what German vets can teach us
Globally, consumers of animal products are increasingly demanding that livestock farmers implement ethical and humane practices. This can be challenging for farmers, but is possible to achieve. Dr Siegfried Moder, president of Germany’s Federal Association of Practising Veterinarians, elaborates.
Chinese nationals implicated in Namibian wildlife crime
Acting on behalf of 40 local environmental organisations, the Namibia Chamber of Environment has sent an open letter to the Chinese embassy in Windhoek, bemoaning the fact that some Chinese nationals continue to show a blatant disregard of Namibia’s legal and environmental values, said organisation CEO Dr Chris Brown.
Modern farmhouse in Kenya
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Training western pleasure horses
In South Africa, western pleasure is a discipline largely reserved for children. In the US, things are very different. Dr Mac spoke to Greg Wheat, a highly regarded trainer based in Louisiana.
New pigeon race to boost wildlife conservation
With a ‘dream team’ at the helm and R10 million in prizes, the inaugural Victoria Falls World Challenge Pigeon Race is set to be a classic. Wildlife conservation will benefit too, says Thomas Smit.
Transparency in water quality reports
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has requested the re-release of reports that investigated water quality, water loss and compliance. The reports were previously released to the public, but were now confidential.
Producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil
In the Paardeberg near Wellington, Slent Farms are producers of superior quality olive oil. Michela Sfiligoi and Attilio Dalpiaz spoke to Jay Ferreira about their successful operation.
Possible inflation relief for lower-income groups in 2017
An alleviation of drought conditions could slow down food price inflation, bringing relief to lower- income groups in 2017, according to an FNB report.
Free State farmers still affected by drought conditions
Some parts of the southern Free State remain desperately dry, according to a Free State Agriculture statement
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