Farmer's Weekly Magazine - February 07, 2020
Farmer's Weekly Magazine - February 07, 2020
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 mins
Eelworm control: Part 2
A number of studies have been carried out to understand the mechanism by which marigolds control eelworm.
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.
2 mins
Be wary of the lantana
The consumption of the lantana bush can result in severe liver failure and death, warns Dr Mac.
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.
4 mins
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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