Farmer's Weekly Magazine - March 10, 2023
Farmer's Weekly Magazine - March 10, 2023
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In this issue
Brining benefits of sexed semen to emerging cattle farmers. Slugs and snails why numbers are soaring, and how to fight the scourge. Cherries global production and market trends. Regenerative or Conventional farming? the merits of both. Mashona Zimbabwe’s small-framed, large-profit breed.
Parks vs people: barriers to greening efforts in Tshwane
Urban green spaces have recently been getting more research attention because of the various benefits they offer, say researchers Titilope Funmbi Onaolapo and Christina Breed from the University of Pretoria, and Kristine Engemann Jensen and Maya Pasgaard from Aarhus University in Denmark.
4 mins
Conventional or 'regenerative' farming?
Regenerative agriculture might be a hot topic, but there is no clear definition of what the practice entails, says soil scientist Dr Neil Miles. Also, one has to wonder just how bad’ conventional farming practices really are.
4 mins
The mollusc menace
Arnold du Preez, owner of Snail and Slug Solutions, warns that the surge in slug and snail populations will prove a major threat to agriculture unless farmers tackle the problem proactively. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
6 mins
Is fire really the answer to bush encroachment?
A 10-year study conducted in Kruger National Park by scientists from South African National Parks, Stellenbosch University and Harvard University has shown that high-density fires do not have a long-term effect on the scourge of bush encroachment.
4 mins
Why sexed semen is ideal for emerging cattle farmers
In a recent study, Luther Magopa of the Agricultural Research Council, along with other researchers, looked at the possibility and benefits of using sexed semen in emerging or small-scale cattle production.
6 mins
Mashona: small in stature, big in value
Zimbabwe's indigenous Mashona cattle are renowned for their outstanding productivity and ability to survive under even the most extreme conditions. Maree Osborne, chairperson of the Mashona Cattle Society of Zimbabwe, spoke to Annelie Coleman about this remarkable breed of beef cattle.
6 mins
An overview of global cherry production
While South Africa isn’t a significant producer of cherries, farmers here can learn many important lessons from their international counterparts, which include Turkey and Chile. Janine Ryan reports.
5 mins
Sunflower and soya bean cultivars you can count on
Pannar’s formidable sunflower and soya bean packages have been enhanced with several new cultivars that deliver superior genetics, resilience and yield.
2 mins
The ever-evolving Swiss chard
Swiss chard is a highly variable, nutrient-rich vegetable whose leaves can be eaten either fresh or after storage, says Bill Kerr.
2 mins
Length of hind hooves can influence soundness in horses
The contribution of the hind hooves to overall soundness, neglected until now, has been highlighted in a new study. Dr Mac reports.
2 mins
Why some family members.avoid succession planning
To understand why the members of a family business might be reluctant to initiate succession planning, it’s important to consider the family’s life stage at the time of succession, writes Trevor Dickinson.
4 mins
New SUVs hitting the global market
Nelson Kalula and Alex Shahini of CAR Magazine look at the Hyundai Mufasa and the Volkswagen Atlas. Will they be available in South Africa?
2 mins
Croque-madame
The French really know how to take sandwiches to the next level, and this luxuriously saucy one calls for sturdy bread to keep everything together. Recipe and photo: South African Poultry Association.
1 min
A farm stay in the beautiful Bossieveld that offers unbeatable value
Pendennis, a working fruit farm near Villiersdorp, provides rustic yet comfortable self-catering accommodation at remarkably low prices. It’s also the ideal base for exploring the area. Brian Berkman paid it a visit.
4 mins
Farmer's Weekly Magazine Description:
Publisher: CTP Limited t/a Farmer’s Weekly
Category: Business
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
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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