Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
High yields expected in summer grain production region
The rain that occurred over South Africa’s summer grain region has improved production conditions vastly compared with December 2016.
Balancing tilapia production with conservation
SA’s environmental approach of preserving rather than conserving is hampering commercial tilapia culture.
Beekeepers success with only 100 hives
Phirdy Motala, owner of Farmyard Honey Factory, says that innovation and creativity are crucial for the success of small-scale beekeepers. Her business approach has resulted in a flourishing operation, and she was recently nominated as the Western Cape finalist in the 2016 Agricultural Writers SA’s New Entrant to Commercial Agriculture competition.
Fishing company interdicts DAFF on inshore trawl permits
An interdict reportedly granted by the Western Cape High Court has temporarily prevented the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) from issuing permits to existing and new rights holders for South Africa’s inshore trawl fishery for hake and sole.
Chilli-powered tagliatelle
One of the enduring charms of Italian cooking is its capacity to provide a basic tune upon which any musician can create a symphony. Add this recipe to your collection of great cooking staples.
How to ensure effective crop spraying
Non-systemic products have to be sprayed thoroughly to be effective. This applies particularly to fungicides.
Arson suspected in Drakenstein fires
Farmers in the Western Cape municipality believe the fires that have hit the area over the past five days were set on purpose…
Rain brings partial relief to Namibia and Botswana
Good rains were reported in Namibia during the first week of January, but the rains were sporadic and some parts of the country remained desperately dry, said Sakkie Coetzee, CEO of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) CEO.
Practical home additions
James and Jill phoned me to request help with the design of additions to their home in Creighton, KwaZulu-Natal.
Remedy for gastric ulcers
Ulcers are a common problem in horses. The good news is that they can be treated naturally and easily with an age-old fermented milk drink packed with probiotics, says Kim Dyson.
Outlook: Uncertainty about potato production in 2017
The past two years were likely to be remembered as some of the most challenging times for South Africa’s potato production industry.
High prices at the market: is it acceptable?
Walking through the Joburg Market vegetable hall recently, I came upon a senior salesman selling red peppers at R300 for a 4,5kg-carton – and he was having no problem moving them.
Wildfire on the Helderberg Mountain contained
The wildfire raging on the Helderberg Mountain near Somerset West has been contained, but firefighters remain on the scene, according to fire and rescue spokesperson, Theo Layne.
The diesel rebate: what does the law actually say?
Are farmers entitled to claim the diesel rebate when they or their contractors fill up vehicles at the market?
The Great South African Mediterranean Breakfast
To live forever and retain your faculties, including the strength to repeat your high school shot-put record, follow a Mediterranean diet. So say the scientists. Here’s a culturally mixed way to start.
Tree nut and dried fruit production set to increase
Estimates for global tree nut production for the 2015/2016 season currently stand at 3,8 million tons, and it is expected to reach 4,02 million tons, a 5,77% increase, in 2016/2017.
Can marigolds control eelworm?
When I first began planting tomatoes in soil in tunnels, the soil was infested with eelworm, which killed susceptible varieties before they could even start producing.
Accrual and depreciation demystified
These two fundamental accounting concepts can be difficult to conceptualise. But if they are understood as ‘non-cash items’, they make far more sense.
Poultry industry faces another challenging year
The year 2016 would go down as one of the poultry industry’s toughest yet, but the situation would not improve unless government intervened, according to Dr Charlotte Nkuna, senior executive at the South African Poultry Association (SAPA).
How important is the informal sector in urban food security?
The informal sector is crucial in giving people access to food. Yet it is often underestimated and, as a result, disregarded, say researchers Caroline Skinner and Gareth Haysom.
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