In this issue

Wagyu business owner shares marketing secrets. Attract more pollinators to boost crop production. Guardian dogs an ancient and cost-effective method to keep your livestock safe. On farm housing take note of these regulations.

The psychology of sales

At the recent Wagyu SA Conference 2023, held at Allee Bleue Wine Estate near Franschhoek in the Western Cape, Johan Strydom, the founder of Prime Wagyu, spoke about the way in which the psyche of different types of consumers affects their purchasing behaviour.

4 mins

Tractors to boost agricultural production

The donation of new tractors is a big boost for a farming community in the OR Tambo District, writes Jyothi Laldas.

2 mins

Grain sector needs to don thinking hats to address traceability challenges

The Agbiz symposium focused on traceability and regulatory aspects of grain storage, says Magda du Toit.

4 mins

Emerging trends in genetics and strain development

The search for specific therapeutic effects is one of the most intriguing trends in cannabis genetics, writes Thomas Walker.

2 mins

Tips to take care of your farm dog

Arslan Hassan looks at how farmers can provide their farm dogs with the basic necessities, as well as some added extras that will help you raise and keep a happy and healthy canine.

6 mins

Guardian dogs to the rescue!

Christopher Johnson, a professor of wildlife conservation at the University of Tasmania in Australia, and Linda van Bommel, an ecologist at the University of Tasmania, write about the importance of guardian dogs to protect farmers' herds and flocks against predators.

9 mins

Attract more pollinators to your farm

The presence of pollinators is essential for optimal crop production. Janine Ryan looks at ways in which farmers can attract more pollinators to their farms.

7 mins

Providing on-farm housing for your workers

Many farmers provide their farm-workers with on-farm housing, for a range of reasons that benefit both farmer and farm-worker. However, regulations must be kept in mind to ensure the safety and welfare of labourers, says Janine Ryan.

8 mins

Understanding the potential of prefabricated homes

Prefab homes are a cost-efficient and speedy way to erect housing on your farm. Janine Ryan looks at the different types of prefab homes that are available.

6 mins

Diagnosing mineral deficiencies in cabbages: Part 1

Many farmers have great difficulty identifying mineral deficiencies in their cabbages, writes Bill Kerr.

2 mins

Eco-friendly predator management

Safe lambs are only a stone's throw away, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout, recommending a stone barrier to keep predators away from flocks.

2 mins

Isuzu mu-X model set to continue soaring

The local arm of Isuzu has seen a significant increase in sales with its current mu-X model over the first generation. This uptrend looks set to continue with the introduction of this value-based model. Damian Adams of CAR magazine attended the local launch in Cape Town to determine if the SUV could usurp the entry-level Fortuner.

3 mins

What makes donkeys different?

These small, long-eared equines are hardy and useful in rural areas, and evolved from the desert donkeys of the Sahara, writes Dr Mac.

2 mins

A reformer, magnate and stud owner

Lionel Phillips came to South Africa with nothing during the gold rush on the Reef, and became a Randlord and philanthropist, writes Graham Jooste.

5 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Magazine Description:

Farmer’s Weekly is an agricultural magazine based in South Africa, targeting the whole of Southern Africa. The magazine is committed to advancing the interests of the region’s farmers and its agricultural industry by serving as a mouthpiece for the industry and by keeping its readers informed of the latest developments in the agricultural sector.