In this issue

The low-down on Regenerative agriculture. Key actions for countering invasive alien species. Quality feathers give Oudtshoorn ostrich farmer the edge. How to boost walnut production
using bio friendly methods.

How Africa should tackle invasive alien species

Invasive alien species are a serious threat to the planet, writes Julie Coetzee, a researcher at Rhodes University. In this article, she highlights four key messages for Africa in this regard.

4 mins

Getting citrus off the ground

To make sure his plants are virus-free, this nursery owner never allows the roots to come into contact with the soil. Producing virus-free citrus plants for sale takes rigorous management, says Trevor McKenzie of Nucellar Nursery in Simondium, Western Cape. He produces under the Citrus Superplant Scheme, which means all the plants he grows must be certified by inspectors to ensure they conform to the scheme standards.

2 mins

Quick to go up, slow to come down

Price movement in value chains with dominant role players shows a 'rocket and feather' effect, quick to increase but slow to decrease

3 mins

A review of A Country of Two Agricultures

Wandile Sihlobo has once again crafted a balanced and influential book that deconstructs the complex realities of the agriculture sector in South Africa

3 mins

Farming of the future

Regenerative agriculture is said to be the farming way of the future. It is believed that switching to regenerative agriculture methods minimises carbon emissions, promotes biodiversity, protects the soil, and ensures agricultural sustainability

6 mins

Walnuts: a rising star in SA's nut basket

Walnuts make up the smallest portion of South Africa's nut cultivation, yet show much promise as a profitable crop that can be grown across a host of areas in the country. One of the first to take the leap, Rotondo Walnuts is paving the way for a robust future industry.

9 mins

Quality feathers fetch a premium price

Over the years, Laubscher Coetzee has established himself as a producer of top-quality ostrich feathers. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his production strategy.

7 mins

Getting started with organic farming

'Organic farming' has become a buzzword in agricultural production over the past decade, but it holds real benefits for farmers from a production perspective.

6 mins

Meet a pioneer in the organic industry

Jenny Slabber, the owner and founder of Talborne Organics, has more than 40 years' experience in the organic industry.

2 mins

Weaning your calves

The priority in beef production is to produce as many calves as possible. The main objective of weaning is therefore to enable a cow to calve every year by allowing her to regain condition after weaning.

3 mins

Nitrogen applications until the cabbages are harvested

LAN is the preferred fertiliser for post-plant fertilisation of the cabbage crop. It contains nitrate that is available to the crop but unfortunately also easily leached from the soil

2 mins

How to mitigate risks when sawing

In this article, Husqvarna looks at the safety precautions that should be taken when operating a chainsaw.

2 mins

Spring is in the air and all the equine parasites are celebrating

It's time to start spraying and dosing your horses as the flies and ticks are multiplying

2 mins

Bank on the new improvements at this elegant hotel with Indian flair

Brian Berkman says to search the Internet for affordable deals at this five-star Cape Town establishment.

3 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.