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In this issue

A new era for livestock auctions: Going, going, gone online! Irrigated wheat: Conservation farming improves water usage and yield. Government’s unfulfilled promises derail land reform dreams

SA Sugar's Master Plan: Not As Sweet As It Seems

The much-vaunted, but yet to be signed, South African Sugar Cane Value Chain Master Plan is aimed at getting the country’s long-ailing sugar industry out of its financial difficulties. But as admirable as its goals are, the plan has overlooked a number of critical socio-environmental sustainability aspects, according to Boudewijn Goossens, Bonsucro’s regional director for Africa.

SA Sugar's Master Plan: Not As Sweet As It Seems

5 mins

Second-Quarter Agri Expansion Could Be Somewhat Milder

South Africa’s agriculture sector had a solid start to the year, with first-quarter gross value-added figures growing 27,8% quarter-on-quarter (q/q) on a seasonally adjusted and annualised basis.

2 mins

Lack Of Transformation Bedevils Agriculture

In this first instalment of a new monthly column, agricultural economist Dr Sifiso Ntombela discusses the lack of transformation in South Africa’s farming sector.

2 mins

‘Give Us What You Promised' – Black Farmer To Government

Land reform in South Africa has, by and large, been labelled a failure. After 26 years and billions of rand spent on farms and inputs, successes are still few and far between. Solly Letsoalo, a farmer in Limpopo, spoke to Lindi Botha about his experiences over a 13-year period as a land reform beneficiary.

‘Give Us What You Promised' – Black Farmer To Government

6 mins

Auctions Go High-Tech

Digital technologies are revolutionising auctions, resulting in better exposure for sellers and a broader purchasing base for buyers. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Auctions Go High-Tech

8 mins

Record-Breaking Bull Sale As Richter Simbras Goes Virtual

Simbra stud farmer Chris Richter set a new record price and averaged R95 000 per bull on offer during his 15th production sale in July. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about how the stud will go forward in the age of digital marketing after the success of its inaugural online auction.

Record-Breaking Bull Sale As Richter Simbras Goes Virtual

7 mins

Getting More Crop Per Drop!

South Africa’s water scarcity and the necessity to import well over one million tons of wheat annually mean that the country’s winter wheat growers increasingly have to optimise their water-use efficiencies. KwaZulu-Natal farmer Egon Zunckel spoke to Lloyd Phillips about his family’s own efforts to achieve higher wheat yield from less water.

Getting More Crop Per Drop!

7 mins

NAMPO VIRTUAL: The show goes online

Nampo Harvest Day has become a staple on the South African agricultural calendar. And while COVID-19 means that the physical event cannot continue, the show goes on.

NAMPO VIRTUAL: The show goes online

4 mins

Crop Sprayers, Big And Small

Even though most major agricultural shows have been cancelled for 2020, equipment manufacturers are forging ahead, bringing farmers improved machinery and technology solutions. Denene Erasmus looks at some of the latest releases in crop spraying technology, from large, self-propelled sprayers to small, backpack models.

Crop Sprayers, Big And Small

5 mins

Keeping rhythm

A well-balanced horse and rider will move rhythmically at all paces in all disciplines, says Dr Mac.

Keeping rhythm

2 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Magazine Description:

PublisherCTP Limited t/a Farmer’s Weekly

CategoryBusiness

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyWeekly

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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