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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.

Parks vs people: barriers to greening efforts in Tshwane

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.

Conventional or 'regenerative' farming?

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.

The mollusc menace

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.

Is fire really the answer to 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.

Why sexed semen is ideal for emerging cattle farmers

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.

Mashona: small in stature, big in value

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.

An overview of global cherry production

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.

Sunflower and soya bean cultivars you can count on

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.

The ever-evolving Swiss chard

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.

Length of hind hooves can influence soundness in horses

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.

Why some family members.avoid succession planning

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?

New SUVs hitting the global market

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.

Croque-madame

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.

A farm stay in the beautiful Bossieveld that offers unbeatable value

4 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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