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In this issue

Maize planting: How Free State farmer adapts to changing climate. Polish poultry sector biggest in Europe and growing. ‘Never give up on your farming dreams’ – SA’s top dairy producer. World leaders not doing enough to stop rise in greenhouse gas emissions – report

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Rise

Despite calls for governments and policymakers to take an active approach to the issue of global warming, a new report by the World Meteorological Organization shows that the rate of increase of greenhouse gas emissions is still above average. If urgent steps are not taken to reduce these emissions, the world will suffer catastrophic consequences, the report warns.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Rise

3 mins

Hungry? Grub's Up!

As the popularity of alternative protein sources rises, the idea of consuming insects has become more palatable to the general population. While insect farming is still a long way from being commercialised on a mass scale, opportunities for both human and animal consumption are set to increase. Lindi Botha spoke to Prof Margaret Matanda from the University of Sydney Business School, Australia, about research being conducted on the feasibility of the industry.

Hungry? Grub's Up!

3 mins

STRONG GROWTH FOR POLISH POULTRY SECTOR

The Polish National Agricultural Support Centre recently hosted Farmer’s Weekly news editor Julinda Schroeder on a four-day study tour to Poland, where she had the opportunity to have a closer look at the country’s poultry industry.

STRONG GROWTH FOR POLISH POULTRY SECTOR

5 mins

From Humble Beginnings To Cream Of The Crop

Over almost three decades, Foundation Farm in KwaZulu-Natal has evolved from a small dairy operation to winner of the Agricultural Research Council’s 2019 Master Dairyman of the Year. The farm’s founders, Alan and Frances Webster, hope that their success story will motivate aspiring and existing farmers to persevere with their agricultural vision.

From Humble Beginnings To Cream Of The Crop

7 mins

Turning a hobby into an award-winning stud

What started off as a hobby for Theuns Bruwer and Pierre Veldhoen seven years ago has turned into the registration of an Angus stud with successful and highly respected breeding stock. Jeandré van der Walt visited their stud, Windmeul Angus, outside Paarl in the Western Cape.

Turning a hobby into an award-winning stud

6 mins

How To Plan For Variable Maize Planting Conditions

The increasing unpredictability of rainfall has made it difficult for farmers in the summer-cropping areas to follow long-held production timelines. Sabrina Dean visited Pierre van Eeden on his northern Free State farm to find out how he has adapted in order to optimise maize production in the face of ever-changing climatic conditions

How To Plan For Variable Maize Planting Conditions

7 mins

The Importance Of Planning

Planning goes hand in hand with record-keeping. You need to have the figures from past production in order to plan ahead effectively.

The Importance Of Planning

2 mins

World's Fastest Tractor At LAMMA 2020

The 38th LAMMA show, one of the UK’s top agricultural machinery, equipment and technology expos, took place near Birmingham from 7 to 8 January. It featured a special display of the world’s fastest tractor, the JCB’s Fastrac Two.

World's Fastest Tractor At LAMMA 2020

2 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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