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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’.

Why Africa Needs Fairer Food Laws

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.

SA's Wine Grapes Under Pressure

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.

A high-yield indoor farming system ideal for the city

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.

Small-Scale Pig Farmer Implements Commercial Practices

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.

Pigs: cost-effective and efficient soil improvers

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.

Managing wireworm

2 mins

Make The Most Of The Free Market

Fresh produce growers often try to plan production to capitalise on high prices.

Make The Most Of The Free Market

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.

Forage harvester's efficiency drives profitability

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.

A New Approach To Facial Nerve Paralysis

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.

Glazed gammon with mustard sauce

1 min

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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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