Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Eskom committed to water conservation
Eskom currently uses approximately 313 million cubic metres of water per annum for its power stations across the country.
Marketing to SA’s changing black middle-class consumers
Changes in consumers’ priorities, and the growth of South Africa’s black middle class, make it crucial for agribusinesses to re-evaluate their approach to food production, sales and marketing. Prof John Simpson spoke to Wilma den Hartigh about the importance of branding in this regard.
Increase in UHT milk consumption
A study by Persistence Market Research on UHT Milk consumption in South Africa has revealed that this market segment is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,2% from 2014 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of R16 196,65 million (USD 1 185,3 million) by 2019.
Moderate profit for NWK
Agribusiness NWK in Lichtenburg ended the six months to 31 October with a moderate profit, despite the drought.
Moratorium on peatland drainage
Indonesia recently issued a moratorium on the conversion of peatland in order to curb carbon emissions from drained or burnt wetlands, according to a statement issued by Nirarta Samadhi, director of the World Resources Institute (WRI), Indonesia.
Free State farm attacks and murders decreased in 2016
Farm attacks and murders in the Free State have decreased since 2015. This was according to Free State Agriculture (FSA).
Agriculture must act now to curb climate change
Agriculture must contribute more to combating climate change while bracing to overcome its impacts, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) report ‘The State of Food and Agriculture 2016’.
Why farmers can look forward to a positive 2017
Despite weak growth and bad political decisions, it seems as if the current outlook for agriculture is more positive.
Zulu-style tourist cottages
I am in the final stages of refining a large project comprising tourist cottages, as well as wedding and conference facilities, in the foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg.
Falcon’s new flail cutter
Over the past 30 years, Howick-based Falcon Agricultural Equipment has proved that it can compete with the best in the world, especially when it comes to rotary cutters.
New ‘fair chase’ hunting guild
Irresponsible hunters were bringing more than 200 000 ethical consumer hunters in South Africa into disrepute, and the newly formed Fair Chase Guild will attempt to change this situation.
ZZ2’s, 10 000t of avocados using nature-friendly methods
The ZZ2 farming business’s nature-friendly agricultural practices have secured it a reputation as a world leader in the field. Wilma den Hartigh visited ZZ2’s farm in Limpopo to find out how the avocado operation combines organic farming principles with technology to achieve high yield.
Drought-stricken Karoo farmers in dire need of fodder
Livestock farmers in the West Coast and Central Karoo districts are in critical need of fodder as the drought continues to prevail.
Adding value to your fresh produce
If only some farmers realised that it takes remarkably little effort to improve product presentation – and get a higher price as a result.
Finding a way forward for land reform in South Africa
More than two decades into South Africa’s democracy, progress in righting the wrongs of land ownership patterns established by the Natives Land Act of 1913, has been dismally slow. Moreover, few workable solutions are in sight.
Zimbabwe set to enter goat meat export market
Cold Storage Company (CSC), a meat processing and distribution parastatal, and ZimTrade, the national export promotion agency, have launched a training programme in Zimbabwe aimed at educating farmers on boosting goat production for exports.
Learning from other tourism operators
The Dyer Island Conservation Trust is a fine example of how an agritourism venture can thrive.
Farmers remain cautious about machinery purchases
Bankers are hesitant about financing agricultural machinery purchases and farmers are reluctant to go into debt over the same purchases until they have more certainty regarding the potential of their current crops.
How do we save our bees?
Globally, the fate of bees, as well as their important role in pollination and food production, have been in the spotlight. Wilma den Hartigh spoke to industry experts about the decline in bee numbers, the causes thereof and what can be done to safeguard global populations.
Tomato leaf miner spreads to Western Cape
The first cases of tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) were recently reported on farms near Paarl and Robertson in the Western Cape.
- ADVERTISEMENT -
MUST READS
- ADVERTISEMENT -
- ADVERTISEMENT -
