Farmer's Weekly - June 09, 2023

The Household Cavalry and the Coronation

These soldiers who participate in parades on horseback are on active duty, and also drive tanks in war zones

How to control weeds effectively in cabbage

These days, using herbicide makes far more sense than hand-hoeing or mechanical cultivation. But application rate is crucial

Raising gilts and sows: Part 2

This week, we look at mating your pigs. Oestrus normally lasts 21 days and occurs regularly until the sow or gilt becomes pregnant. Gilts tend to have a shorter cycle of 18 to 20 days

Top new apple variety available to SA growers

Magic Star, a new bicoloured red apple that has taken the European market by storm, is now available for production in South Africa. Glenneis Kriel reports on its introduction to Western Cape farmers

Risk mitigation in farming: Part 2

In this second part of our series on risk mitigation for sheep producers in South Africa, freelance strategist and writer PJ Mommsen looks at the riskiest periods that both mutton and wool farmers have to contend with

A step-by-step guide to the process of artificial insemination

There are many benefits to using artificial insemination of a commercial or stud herd or flock, but the process is complicated and requires knowledge and practice

Leadership and vision ensure success for community company

Since 2000, the government has invested more than R74 million in the Blocuso community in the Northern Cape. Dirk Claassen, financial manager of the Blocuso company, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how the community has managed these funds to establish and run a thriving wine grape and raisin farm

Nampo 2023 wrap-up

From exciting new launches to plenty of boerekos, Nampo 2023 ended with a bang on 19 May. We take a look at some of the highlights of the 55th presentation of this much-loved agricultural show. Nampo is not only about business, with its huge number of exhibitors, but provides a great outing for the family

Cotton SA's new leadership to focus on expansion

The cotton industry in South Africa has gone through monumental changes over the past few decades. Witnessing these changes front and centre has been Cotton SA CEO Hennie Bruwer. Now retired, he spoke to Lindi Botha about the lessons learnt, while acting CEO Dr Annette Bennett shared the way forward

Why cholera continues to threaten many African countries

Samuel Kariuki, chief research scientist and director of the Centre for Microbiology Research at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, explains why the scourge of cholera is still prevalent across much of Africa