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In this issue

SA well-placed to be leader in global hemp and cannabis markets. Water crisis, Why Johannesburg’s taps often run dry. Crop Series Part 1, Maize set to remain South Africa’s top Grain despite challenges. What an analysis of SAPS statistics reveals about stock theft.

The ins and outs of having your own storage facilities

In this article, Cobus du Plessis discusses what you need to know before investing in on-farm silos.

The ins and outs of having your own storage facilities

6 mins

Australia takes cautionary measures against lumpy skin disease

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a cause for concern for Australian livestock farmers, says the University of Queensland. Australian officials have been put on high alert following the spread of the disease across Southeast Asia even though there have been no reported cases in Australia.

Australia takes cautionary measures against lumpy skin disease

1 min

Weather conditions hit grain production

Weather conditions have taken their toll on both the winter and summer grain regions, as well as other crops

Weather conditions hit grain production

4 mins

New policy aims to accelerate service provision

Hundreds of farm dwellers in uMgungundlovu District in KwaZuluNatal benefitted as Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu launched a landmark policy aimed at accelerating access to water and sanitation services on privately owned land.

New policy aims to accelerate service provision

1 min

Starting a no-frills vegetable project on a small farm: Part 1

The concept of no-till is growing in leaps and bounds and is a major way of farming in countries like Brazil. South Africans should also adopt this successful method

Starting a no-frills vegetable project on a small farm: Part 1

2 mins

Are nosebands really necessary?

Recent research has found evidence of bone and tissue damage in parade horses wearing nosebands, says Dr Mac.

Are nosebands really necessary?

2 mins

Nurturing growth: exploring the sorghum industry in South Africa

Marguerite Pienaar, a junior economist at Grain SA, and Petru Fourie, convenor of the Sorghum Cluster, provide an overview of sorghum production in the country.

Nurturing growth: exploring the sorghum industry in South Africa

4 mins

Big economic potential in cannabis and hemp

Cobus du Plessis looks at two similar industries and products with very different legislative landscapes.

Big economic potential in cannabis and hemp

6 mins

Maize remains South Africa's greatest grain

Zunel van Eeden looks at maize production, and the pests and diseases that farmers should be on the lookout for to maintain their good yields and profitability.

Maize remains South Africa's greatest grain

7 mins

Livestock theft in South Africa: Do the structures fail the producer?

Willie Clack, senior lecturer in criminal justice at Unisa, and a farmer in North West, analyses statistics from the South African Police Service over the past 30 years to determine the trend in stock theft.

Livestock theft in South Africa: Do the structures fail the producer?

2 mins

The Gagelas' unique livestock operation

In 2009, the Gagela family expanded their livestock initiative from the communal areas of the Eastern Cape to include a commercial farm near Dordrecht. Mike Burgess reports on the family's unique agricultural journey, driven by the late George Gagela.

The Gagelas' unique livestock operation

5 mins

Johannesburg's big water problem

The water crisis is getting worse in South Africa's biggest city, says Craig Sheridan, chair professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. This is why the taps keep running dry in the country's industrial hub.

Johannesburg's big water problem

4 mins

Production strategies for formal versus informal markets

Feedlots do not purposefully discriminate against certain breeders, but the animals may not always produce the carcasses that their market segment want.

Production strategies for formal versus informal markets

3 mins

Beware the negativity bias and land ownership myth

Many of us believe that government is tardy on delivering title deeds to applicants, but a quick Internet search will dispell this idea.

Beware the negativity bias and land ownership myth

4 mins

Spring water project opens taps for farmers in Eastern Cape

Initiative brings relief to rural communities battling to access fresh, clean water.

Spring water project opens taps for farmers in Eastern Cape

2 mins

Cattle and goats handed to farmers to promote superior genetics in Eastern Cape

Driving the charge to enhance red meat and animal fibre development in the province, the Eastern Cape government handed over cattle and goats to farmers at the Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in Stutterheim recently.

Cattle and goats handed to farmers to promote superior genetics in Eastern Cape

2 mins

Legal wine flounders as illicit alcohol triumphs

Sin taxes have again increased this year, serving a blow to the wine industry. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his 2024 budget that tax revenue for 2023/24 was R56,1 billion lower than estimated in the 2023 budget. This was due to lower-than-expected economic performance.

Legal wine flounders as illicit alcohol triumphs

2 mins

Top trends at this year's Fruit Logistica

South Africa's logistical challenges came under scrutiny at the highly regarded international fruit and vegetable producers' gathering.

Top trends at this year's Fruit Logistica

2 mins

Farmers benefit from course on hemp production

One hundred local farmers in the Eastern Cape have received training in the cultivation and value chain of industrial hemp production.

Farmers benefit from course on hemp production

2 mins

Anti-cruelty organisation moves to change UK law on carrying chickens

The UK’s Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has made recommendations with regards to the proposal to legalise carrying chickens by their legs.

Anti-cruelty organisation moves to change UK law on carrying chickens

1 min

Eco-summit to show 'what we want is possible'

The 2024 EnergyWater- FoodClimate Nexus International Summit hosted by the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) School of the Environment, will take place at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in Durban in July.

Eco-summit to show 'what we want is possible'

2 mins

Harvester helps to unlock Taung farmers' potential

Huge benefits for North West farmers as they receive much-needed equipment, writes Glenneis Kriel.

Harvester helps to unlock Taung farmers' potential

3 mins

Farm equipment: change and upgrade frequently

In the agriculture industry, mechanisation and technology are constantly changing to make machines and processes more effective. New Holland uses their 40 research and development centres to achieve this, writes Jaco du Preez, product and marketing specialist for tractors at CNH.

Farm equipment: change and upgrade frequently

2 mins

Precision brings clarity in murky waters

Delivering the right amount of water and nutrients can slash water usage by up to 50%, fertiliser needs by up to 30% and elevates crop procuctivity by 30% to 50%.

Precision brings clarity in murky waters

3 mins

What generator should I buy?

Husqvarna provides a simple guide to choosing the generator that is right for you.

What generator should I buy?

2 mins

Get your combine harvester ready with a pre-season check-up

Your combine harvester is one of the workhorses on the farm that must be in top form, so the Case IH Pre-Season Check is not just a pit-stop but an investment in boosting your bottom line.

Get your combine harvester ready with a pre-season check-up

2 mins

Further experience with Tuta control in my tomatoes

This year, Tuta absoluta was present with such a light concentration that the pest did no damage in my tunnels.

Further experience with Tuta control in my tomatoes

2 mins

Go back to the basics for best production

Bennie Diedericks, head of consultants at Resalt, said at the SA Olive field day that farmers would succeed if they focused on the things under their control.

Go back to the basics for best production

7 mins

A buzzing success in apiculture and agriculture

In this first part of a series on successful women farmers in agriculture, Cobus du Plessis speaks to Elizabeth Lamond, a beekeeper in the Marquard region, about her rise in the apiculture industry.

A buzzing success in apiculture and agriculture

6 mins

Sharpen those blind-tasting buds with these great tips

Winemaker Chris Groenewald led the South African blind-tasting team in the international championships for the second time last year. He shared some blind-tasting tips with Glenneis Kriel.

Sharpen those blind-tasting buds with these great tips

5 mins

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LanguageEnglish

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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.

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