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Farmer's Weekly Magazine - April 18, 2025

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In this issue

Secrets to a small mixed farming operation’s success. SA’S deepening water crisis government reforms are needed. Senepol low maintenance high-performance cattle. Growing premium orchids with cutting edge tech.

SA's unsafe water supplies: licensing service providers won't solve the issue

The national government's plan to amend the Water Services Act to ensure clean and drinkable water for all depends on local government reforms, writes the University of the Witwatersrand's Prof Tracy-Lynn Field.

4 mins

Maize virus progress

This article showed how maize streak virus-resistant maize could reduce crop losses.

3 mins

SA must use the moment of optimism to tackle long-standing challenges in the agri sector

AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE by Hamlet Hlomendlini

3 mins

Stutterheim hemp producers receive hands-on training ahead of harvest

The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA), in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, hosted a Hemp Harvest Demonstration in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, in March.

2 mins

Real leaders do apologise

Apologising isn't easy, says Peter Hughes, but it's a critical requirement and essential to successful management. When last did you offer a heartfelt apology?

3 mins

The economics of cannabis: who's really profiting from it?

Although the cannabis industry has seen incredible growth in recent years, large corporations are still reaping more financial benefits than small businesses and entrepreneurs, says Thomas Walker.

2 mins

The most common mistakes to avoid in broiler production

Most mistakes in broiler farming regard the need to introduce good management practices rather than the need to spend heaps of money, writes

2 mins

The typical conformation requirements of a top-quality Limousin

In this article, we explain the typical breed standards of the Limousin, as per Limousin Southern Africa and the British Limousin Cattle Society.

3 mins

Promoting beekeeping in South Africa

Elizabeth Lamond, chairperson of the Free State Beekeeping Association, and Enid Brown, member of the Scottish Beekeepers' Association, director of the World Beekeeping Awards and a beekeeper for more than 30 years, spoke to Janine Ryan about the upcoming honey and mead competition in the Free State, challenges facing the industry, and what can be done to promote beekeeping in South Africa.

6 mins

Small yet mighty: farm's integrated approach to sustainability

In an era where small to medium-sized farms are struggling to stay afloat, Charlesford Farm near Knysna is bucking the trend with a combination of traditional agriculture, value adding, and agritourism. Owner Cathy Shearer and farm manager Cobus Erasmus spoke to Glenneis Kriel about their approach.

8 mins

Blackpool Senepol stud reaches new heights

In 2024, Blackpool Senepol sold a bull for a new South African record price of R165 000. Owner Chris Sheard spoke to Mike Burgess about how he built a stud capable of producing one of the best Senepol bulls the country has ever seen.

4 mins

Blooming difficult: growing finicky orchids for a finicky market

A high-maintenance crop, if ever there was one, orchids demand attention to detail. With over 35 years of experience in orchid production, LVG Plants combines its expertise with new advancements in greener technologies, ensuring its flowers are beautiful allies for people and planet.

7 mins

Harvesting and curing onions, extending marketing season

To achieve a better price for your onions, it is important to present properly cured bulbs of uniform size to the market, says Bill Kerr.

2 mins

Castles in the countryside

Escape to a bygone era by visiting a countryside castle. The outskirts of Johannesburg are home to no less than three castles, two of which offer guest accommodation, says Linda Piegl.

2 mins

Renault Duster enters new era without diesel engines

The big news around the all-new Renault Duster’s local introduction was the discontinuation of the venerable diesel engines. The Citizen's Jaco van der Merwe looks at how the crossover is gearing up for life after diesel.

2 mins

'You don't have to lock your front door at night'

The Coves estate on the Hartbeestpoort Dam offers residents water sports, walks through a mini forest, a restaurant, and a working farm, all in a secure environment, writes Lucille Davie.

5 mins

Escape to Russia

Willie Steyn slipped quietly into the waters of Colombo harbour in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) behind his fellow prisoners.

6 mins

The best of British hospitality under warm African skies in Mossel Bay

You don't have to be a full-on British royalist to enjoy Betty's Boutique Hotel in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, writes Brian Berkman. There's a mix of good hospitality and service on offer at this establishment.

4 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Magazine Description:

Publisher: CTP-Limited-t/a-Farmer’s-Weekly

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

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.