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In this issue

Farming in Africa: Countries and commodities to invest in now. Growing chillies: A valuable cash crop, but secure your market
before planting. Boosting African cattle breeds’ productivity without losing hardiness. Mixed farming: COVID-19 chaos opens door for Khayelitsha smallholder. Measuring and improving the performance of cattle in feedlots.

Covid-19 A Wake-up Call To Develop Agriculture In Africa

During the first wave of COVID-19 infections in many countries around the world, the critical role of agriculture in society was highlighted as governments called on farmers and agro-processing industries to continue operations even during lockdown periods, says Prof Charles Kadzere of the Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in the Eastern Cape.

Covid-19 A Wake-up Call To Develop Agriculture In Africa

3 mins

Sustainable Impact Investment In Africa

‘Impact investment’ aims to generate social and environmental benefits as well as solid financial returns. AgDevCo, a UK-based project developer, has 50 agribusiness investments of this type in sub-Saharan Africa, linking more than 375 000 smallholder farmers to markets. CEO Daniel Hulls spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his company’s investment approach.

Sustainable Impact Investment In Africa

8 mins

Finding new markets for South African fruit

The volume of export-quality fruit being produced by South African farmers is set to increase considerably over the next decade. With ever-larger harvests on the land every year, the race is on for the industry to gain access to new global markets. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Finding new markets for South African fruit

5 mins

A Vicious Circle Of Poverty - The Scourge Of Child Labour In Agriculture

Across the world, child labour is practised more in agriculture than in any other sector. This is despite the numerous hazards involved in farm work, including unprotected exposure to chemicals, working with potentially dangerous livestock, and carrying heavy loads over long distances. Moreover, a lack of access to quality education means these children not only suffer in terms of development, but are unlikely to escape the poverty trap. Janine Ryan investigates.

A Vicious Circle Of Poverty - The Scourge Of Child Labour In Agriculture

7 mins

One Agripreneur, Two Enterprises. Success Despite The Odds!

When the COVID-19 lockdown forced Ncumisa Mkabile to shut down her catering business, she put her entrepreneurial spirit to the test by starting two small-scale farming businesses on a piece of land in Khayelitsha. Jeandré van der Walt reports.

One Agripreneur, Two Enterprises. Success Despite The Odds!

4 mins

How Non-Genetic Factors Affect Bull Performance

An Agricultural Research Council study of the performance of Brahman bulls in feedlots across South Africa has highlighted the non-genetic traits, such as environment and herd of origin, that affect the average daily gain and feed conversion ratios of the animals. Researchers Melville Ferreira, Alfredo Lepori and Frans Jordaan explore the importance of the results, emphasising that maximum feed efficiency is essential for the long-term sustainability and profitability of the beef industry.

How Non-Genetic Factors Affect Bull Performance

5 mins

Chillies: A Hot Crop If You Know What You're Doing

Diversifying with chillies has enabled Klein Karoo stone fruit farmer JD van Deventer to increase cash flow, use orchard space more efficiently, and mitigate the climate- and market-related risks associated with fruit production. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel.

Chillies: A Hot Crop If You Know What You're Doing

7 mins

Know When Your Soil Is Ready!

It’s always a good idea to get soil fertility in balance by providing enough fertilizer and, perhaps, organic matter, but treating the soil well is also very important.

Know When Your Soil Is Ready!

2 mins

The Latest Generation Of Seed-Sowing Robots

AGCO/Fendt is developing the next generation of field robots as part of a strategic research project. The new series of Xaver sowing robots differs markedly from the past two iterations, and in more than just appearance. The inner seed units of the machines are also entirely new.

The Latest Generation Of Seed-Sowing Robots

4 mins

The prevention and control of West Nile fever

Vaccinate for West Nile fever before the mosquito season starts, says Dr Mac. This is the key to prevention.

The prevention and control of West Nile fever

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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