Farmer's Weekly Magazine - January 24, 2020
Farmer's Weekly Magazine - January 24, 2020
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In this issue
Free-range pigs: Working the soil and bringing home the bacon. Sound piggery principles put small-scale farmer on the road to commercial success. Managing for profit - In defence of real meat and milk: time for farmers to speak up. How global food laws hurt Africa’s smallholders
Why Africa Needs Fairer Food Laws
Food and agriculture laws hamper food security in Africa and elsewhere, say Tigist Gebrehiwot, Steve Cornelius and Lise Korsten in the journal article ‘Impact of global food and agriculture laws on Africa’s food security’.
4 mins
SA's Wine Grapes Under Pressure
With South Africa’s wine grape harvest getting underway, some producers’ irrigation resources were placed under pressure due to rolling blackouts during the second week of January.
2 mins
A high-yield indoor farming system ideal for the city
As prolonged droughts occur more frequently in South Africa, some entrepreneurs are investing in and developing new technology and farming methods, such as indoor growing systems, that ensure consistent, high-quality food production. Juan-Griffith Pollard, CEO of Urban Cultivation International, spoke to Pieter Dempsey about his scaleable hydroponic farming system.
5 mins
Small-Scale Pig Farmer Implements Commercial Practices
Buti Malinga, a small-scale pig farmer near Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng, has built up his business, Vukani Piggery, from nothing. Intent on progress, he aims to become a fully-fledged commercial farmer in the near future. Pieter Dempsey visited him on the farm Bronkhorstfontein.
5 mins
Pigs: cost-effective and efficient soil improvers
Western Cape farmer Angus McIntosh has shown that pigs can earn their keep through the eco-services they contribute, as well as the bacon they provide. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his outdoor pigs, whose movement is carefully controlled to make the most of their foraging habits.
6 mins
Managing wireworm
A vaccine against wireworm has become a vital tool in helping to control the disease and thereby reduce contamination of pasture by the eggs of the parasite.
2 mins
Make The Most Of The Free Market
Fresh produce growers often try to plan production to capitalise on high prices.
2 mins
Forage harvester's efficiency drives profitability
Improved forage harvesting technology drastically enlarges the silage surface area. This improves the product, benefitting farmers and harvesting contractors, says Stehan Cloete.
3 mins
A New Approach To Facial Nerve Paralysis
Electro-acupuncture is now being used as a therapeutic aid to assist in facial nerve regeneration. Dr Mac takes a closer look at the technique.
2 mins
Glazed gammon with mustard sauce
Glazed gammon may seem like a lot of work, but this spicy dish with the tang of mustard is easy to make, and will surely impress your guests or family members.
1 min
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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