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In this issue

Young Farmer of the Year’s egg empire. ‘Protect drylands to ensure food security’ – UN report. Timing & labour driving SA’s leading strawberry exporter. Why top cattle producer only buys in bulls

Why The World's Drylands Need Urgent Protection

Drylands are home to two billion people, many of whom are poor and depend directly on the land’s resources for food and energy. Drylands also generate crucial environmental services and contain 35% of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations explains the importance, and challenges, of conserving drylands.

Why The World's Drylands Need Urgent Protection

5 mins

Concerted effort takes cotton from strength to strength

Cotton farming in South Africa has been a success story over the past decade, with prices paid to farmers rising and increasing hectares planted to the crop. Lindi Botha spoke to Hennie Bruwer, CEO of Cotton South Africa, about how this once flailing industry has been turned around.

Concerted effort takes cotton from strength to strength

4 mins

Building A Mega Business Through Egg Production

Toyota South Africa/Agri SA’s Young Farmer of the Year for 2019, Johan van der Schyff, whose agricultural concern has operations across the Southern and Eastern Cape, has utilised the advantages of economies of scale and technology to build up his substantial concern. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his layer business and other enterprises.

Building A Mega Business Through Egg Production

6 mins

UNCOMPROMISING STANDARDS PAY OFF FOR BONSMARA FARMER

Award-winning cattle farmer Tian Kruger does not believe in shortcuts or compromising on the principles that brought him success. This has earned him a solid reputation for his commercial Bonsmara cattle and above-average prices at auctions. He spoke to Lindi Botha about his approach.

7 mins

The Importance Of Timing To Strawberry Production

Professional Horticultural Consulting, a nursery-turned-strawberry producer, has become one of South Africa’s leading strawberry exporters, thanks in part to its expertise at analysing plant and soil nutritional requirements. Dr. Gavin Linsley-Noakes spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the business.

The Importance Of Timing To Strawberry Production

5 mins

Beware of acaricide resistance

Pests can develop resistance to the chemicals that are used to control them. Farmers should take every precaution to prevent this problem from occurring.

Beware of acaricide resistance

2 mins

Eelworm control: Part 2

A number of studies have been carried out to understand the mechanism by which marigolds control eelworm.

Eelworm control: Part 2

2 mins

Fencing System Wins Gold At LAMMA 2020

The LAMMA Show’s innovation awards recognise some of the best advances in agricultural manufacturing and provide a well-attended platform for exhibitors to introduce ground-breaking innovation. Denene Erasmus reports.

Fencing System Wins Gold At LAMMA 2020

2 mins

Be wary of the lantana

The consumption of the lantana bush can result in severe liver failure and death, warns Dr Mac.

Be wary of the lantana

2 mins

The benefits of Wagyu genetics in crossbreeding

Well-planned crossbreeding with the Wagyu generates hybrid vigour and complementary traits that are crucial for the commercial breeder.

The benefits of Wagyu genetics in crossbreeding

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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