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Farmer's Weekly Magazine - 15 September 2023

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In this issue

Ireland’s dairy farmers wrestle with harsh environmental policies. Nigerian cannabis farmers laud their illicit leaf of wealth. Focus on Auction, preparing your animals, how to decipher catalogues. Why soya deserves a bigger place on people’s plates. Litchis top producers, tips and cultivars. Understanding the battle against soil degradation.

The dilemma of cannabis production in Nigeria

Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families. This study by Gernot Klantschnig, associate professor in International Criminology at the University of Bristol, Ediomo-Ubong Nelson, Africa research project coordinator at the Global Drug Policy Observatory at Swansea University, and Janet Ogundairo, a doctoral candidate and research fellow at the University of Ibadancalls, says it is time to rethink drug laws.

4 mins

Ignore at your peril: when economic laws kick in

The monthly decrease in milk production experienced since mid-2022 shows that several milk producers have reached the tipping point and may eventually cease dairy operations

2 mins

Focus on Auctions

Frans Jordaan, Prof Michiel Scholtz and Dr Ben Greyling from Agricultural Research Council-Animal Production and Martin Ras from the Afric Afrikaners Stud compiled these useful recommendations to assist cattle breeders in making the most of the information contained in the catalogue when they attend auctions. For more detail, email Jordaan at fransj@arc.agric.za, or call him on 012 672 9085.

10+ mins

Boosting soil fertility to prevent soil degradation

Soil degradation presents a serious threat to food production, but there are ways to prevent it by improving soil fertility with methods such as adding organic matter and practising crop rotation.

10+ mins

Sustainable irrigation vital for soil health

Irrigation is not only key to providing essential water to crops, especially in drier regions, but it is also crucial for improving the health of your soil.

6 mins

Elevating the Cinderella of grains to princess status

In an ocean of pricey super-foods, soya stands out as being so cheap that its value is often downplayed. Used predominantly for animal feed, soya beans for human consumption faces a significant marketing problem, one which the Cloete family in Mpumalanga are tackling at every opportunity to elevate this humble bean to its deserved spot on our plates.

7 mins

State interference sours Irish dairy

A peek over the farm gate into an Irish dairy farm reveals that although the grass is certainly greener, farmers are facing unprecedented challenges that are placing their survival at risk. The O'Connor family spoke to Lindi Botha about countering the headwinds and sustaining production.

10+ mins

An overview of litchi production

In this article, we look at who the biggest litchi producers are in the world, the cultural significance of this popular fruit, and the most popular litchi cultivars globally.

6 mins

The flavourful African horned cucumber

It seems ridiculous that the delicious horned cucumber is not a regular feature on the fruit shelves of our local supermarkets, because it is grown commercially in a host of other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and the US.

2 mins

The patriotic carrot

An urban legend holds that orange carrots were bred to honour Prince William of Orange. But is it true?

2 mins

Dealing with white blister rust on your cabbages

Cronartium ribicola is a species of rust fungus in the family Cronartiaceae that causes white blister rust

2 mins

Rugged aesthetic, bold road presence

JAC Motors South Africa recently introduced the latest addition to its line-up, the T8 2.0L CTI Super Lux double cab.

2 mins

King Charles's cheeky steed

At the Trooping the Colour ceremony, held in June, Britain's king rode a tall, feisty mare called Noble, who had been presented to him by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, known as the 'Mounties'.

2 mins

Eggs baked in peri-peri chicken livers

This delicious and nutritious meal can be made for around R100, and is worth trying even if you're not on a budget.

1 mins

Feet on the solid earth of the Klein Karoo, but with their hearts in the heavens

Brian Berkman meets hosts Bartel and Karin du Toit, who pride themselves on their luxurious yet very comfortable country boutique hotel located on a diversified farm with ostriches, alfalfa, barley and maize.

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.