Sindira Chetty
Digital editor for South Africa's oldest and most read farming magazine.
Meet the father of modern bookkeeping, Luca Pacioli
In this article, our quest for financial literacy takes us to Venice in Italy and a very clever monk - Luca Pacioli.
Historic judgement for labour tenants
A historic judgement had been handed down in the protracted legal battle between labour tenants and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, according to the Association of Rural Advancement (AFRA).
Incentivising locals ensures livestock project’s success
Communal farmers often struggle with low birth and survival rates amongst their livestock. Determined to change this, empowerment company, Mngcunube Development, is now in its third decade of supplying animal health products to farmers. Mike Burgess visited the Elundini municipal area of the former Transkei.
Northmec farmers’ day – tractors, implements and equipment
On-off rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of farmers attending the Northmec farmers’ day at the Baynesfield Recreational Club in KwaZulu-Natal. And judging by the number of orders secured, the event was a considerable success.
A traditional three-bedroom double-storey home in KZN
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Help! My horse is choking
Choke in horses is caused by an obstruction of the oesophagus, not the windpipe, and urgent veterinary attention is imperative, says Dr Mac.
The benefits of certified plant material
Thinking of using uncertified plant material in your fruit orchards? Think again. The cost of doing so might be far higher than you imagine, according to researchers from the South African Plant Improvement Organisation Trust.
Volatile rand to continue putting pressure on agri prices
Exchange rate fluctuations will continue to influence commodity prices in 2017 and could create volatility in the market.
DA report card: minister of agriculture receives ‘F’
The minister of agriculture, Senzeni Zokwana, has been rated as one of the worst performing government officials in the DA’s 2016 Cabinet Report Card.
Omri van Zyl wins top agriculture award
Omri van Zyl, executive director of Agri SA, has been voted continental winner in the agri category of CEO Global’s Leading African Recognition Programme.
Development zones: dead in the water?
The aquaculture development zones proposed by government are not the way to develop the sector.
New blight-resistant potato for the UK
British scientists have developed a genetically modified potato that is resistant to blight, according to the BBC.
Senwes announces positive interim results
The company delivered a profit after tax of R91 million compared to the profit after tax of R103 million for the corresponding period of the previous year.
Common onion diseases to watch out for
A number of onion diseases are highly destructive and all prospective onion growers can benefit from knowing about them.
Mussel farming on the West Coast
Imbaza Mussels in Saldanha Bay is one of the country’s largest mussel farms and a successful empowerment project. The farm’s entire production is marketed in SA.
SA agriculture sector remains in recession
Recent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data points to a negative growth of a seasonally adjusted and annualised rate of -0,3% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2016...
AgriProtein secures R242 million to fund expansion
A cost-effective alternative for fishmeal, high-protein feed made from fly larvae, may soon be available for local poultry and fish producers.
Scientific management – key to successful game farming
Game breeding has become a highly specialised industry that requires the same level of scientific management as livestock production to ensure long-term genetic gain and avoid inbreeding. SA Stud Book geneticist, Dr Helena Theron, and SA Stud Book manager of production recording, Dr Japie van der Westhuizen, explain.
World Soil Day: conserve this precious resource
Let us not treat soil like dirt on World Soil Day (WSD), as well as into the future. Soil is one of the most significant parts of the ecosystem, contributing to our food, water and energy and playing an important part in reducing the impact of climate change, a release by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) said.
Weaker international outlook expected
Slow global economic growth will result in depressed demand, especially in developed economies.
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