Farmer's Weekly Magazine - February 21, 2020
Farmer's Weekly Magazine - February 21, 2020
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In this issue
Dwindling bee colonies a threat to agriculture: what farmers can do. Ginger proves a good cash crop partner for macadamia. KZN dairy farm cuts costs and earns power credits with small hydroelectric plant. New water-metering rules for farmers a long-term benefit – legal expert
Water metering: the first step towards more efficient use?
The newly published regulation by the Department of Water and Sanitation directing all commercial irrigators to install water-measuring devices may seem onerous. However, according to James Brand, a senior associate at ENSafrica for natural resources and environment, it may represent a first step towards the crucial goal of improving water management in the sector.
3 mins
On-farm hydroelectric power boosts dairy's bottom line
Hydroelectric power production need not mean massive installations for large-scale commercial supply. KwaZulu-Natal farmer Peter Ward’s small-scale hydroelectric system on his farm generates sufficient power for his dairy enterprise while saving his operation up to R1,3 million a year. At the same time, he uses the precious resource of water sustainably.
4 mins
MAKING AGRICULTURE MORE BEE-FRIENDLY
With the majority of food crops being pollinated by bees, dwindling colonies pose a threat to agriculture. But while pesticides play a major role in declining bee numbers, monocultures and a lack of biodiversity are the greater problem. Lindi Botha spoke to industry leaders.
5 mins
SHORT LEASES HAMPER GROWTH FOR AWARD-WINNING CATTLE FARMERS
Piet Phahlane and Aaron Makena, the Agriculture Research Council National Emerging Beef Farmers of the Year 2019 winners, say one of the most valuable lessons they have learnt as farmers is the importance of applying good animal health management principles. Siyanda Sishuba visited them on their farm in Rust de Winter, Limpopo.
4 mins
Ginger: a challenging crop, but well worth the effort
Cultivating ginger is costly on all fronts: time, labour and water. But managed correctly, the crop adds good cash flow to a farming business. Jaco Lubbe of Sabie Valley Ginger in Mpumalanga spoke to Lindi Botha about getting this demanding rhizome to pay off.
7 mins
Preventing hybridisation to protect natural resources
Some farming enterprises, such as wild harvesting, require particular care to ensure long-term sustainability and protect the environment.
3 mins
The intricacies of crop rotation
The purpose of crop rotation is to prevent the build-up of a pest or disease to which a crop is susceptible. But there is more to rotation than merely switching crops.
2 mins
21st century update of Kubota ‘dream tractor'
Half a century after exhibiting its first-ever concept tractor at the 1970 Japan World Exposition in Osaka, Kubota unveiled a vastly updated version of its ‘dream tractor’ at a new product exhibition held in Kyoto City in January.
2 mins
Coronavirus In Horses
While coronavirus in horses has not been seen in South Africa, there have been reported cases in other parts of the world
2 mins
BONSMARA SA RED BREED EVENT: don't miss it!
Despite the national ban on all livestock auctions, the annual Red Breed Event will go ahead in Parys, according to Louis Steyl, CEO of Bonsmara SA.
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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