In this issue

Why the Tuli is such a competitive beef breed. How West Africa can turn its vast plastic pollution into recycling. Start training as soon as you get your puppy. Countering stink bugs
and fungi to boost SA’s sunflowers.

West Africa can cash in on its plastic waste

Recyling of West Africa's plastic waste, which has also become an urgent environmental issue globally, could be fuelling the region's economy instead of polluting the ocean, say experts.

3 mins

Port chaos poses a threat not just to agriculture but to the entire business sector and economy

In the intricate web of global trade, the efficient movement of goods is paramount. Nowhere is this more evident than in the agriculture sector, where timely transportation of produce is critical to ensuring food security and economic stability.

2 mins

Stock and game theft has far-reaching effects for many farmers in South Africa

Farmers have lost faith in law enforcement and are not reporting all crimes

3 mins

Accolades for best dairy farmers of 2023

The country's top achievers in breeding superior animals were recently awarded

2 mins

Paper over plastic for South Africans

The farming industry is encouraged to choose paper packaging for its environment-friendly benefits

2 mins

KZN coffee collective drives growth, investment opportunities in agriculture

A KwaZulu-Natal-based coffee farmer is building a support base to increase coffee farming in rural areas

2 mins

Programme drives advancement for small-scale farmers in KZN

Livestock and crop farmers in KZN received an agricultural development plan to help grow their income

2 mins

Top journalists and farmers announced

Excellence in agricultural journalism was celebrated at the Agricultural Writers Association's Farmer, Agriculturist and New Entrant of the Year Awards held recently in the Western Cape

2 mins

Bad news budget policy speech by minister

Minister Enoch Godongwana said economic activity remained severely limited by continued shortages of electricity, deteriorating freight rail performance and slow port operations

3 mins

Power is in our hands to navigate and better manage energy crisis

Erence Manyako, researcher at the Agricultural Research Council's Natural Resources and Engineering division, looks at available technologies to offset continuous load-shedding in South Africa.

5 mins

Taking care of your farm dog: Part 2

There are many different opinions when it comes to training puppies. Some people say only start at six months, while others say eight months. Well, they are wrong

4 mins

Sunflower production: threatened by stink bugs and fungi

With continuous management of the insects that predate on sunflowers, significant success can be attained with this crop, which is suited to growing in the drier parts of South Africa

8 mins

Zimbabwe's Tuli cattle make financial sense and are easy to farm

The Tuli is an iconic beef breed of Zimbabwe that will make any breeder proud, according to Kerry Stewart, Tuli stud breeder and chairperson of the Zimbabwe Tuli Breeders' Society. Annelie Coleman spoke to her and other breeders about the advantages of farming Tuli cattle.

5 mins

Understanding the importance of carrot spacing: Part 2

Spacing for optimum yields of carrots should be adjusted in different regions to achieve the best results

2 mins

Getting ready for El Niño: Part 2

It should pay farmers to explore ways to improve their groundwater supplies before El Niño strikes again

3 mins

Safeguarding livestock from potentially toxic plant

Dr Asive Luningo from the Department of Paraclinical Science at the University of Pretoria discusses the wild sunflower's impact on livestock.

2 mins

Racing and racehorses

There are 300 Thoroughbred studs in South Africa and races are held every week

2 mins

Peace and tranquillity off the grid on a spectacular farm in the Swartland

Dassenheuwel Farm Stay has the orginal farm homestead for families with all the creature comforts, or the cottages for couples. The choice is yours

4 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.