Farmer's Weekly Magazine - March 06, 2020
Farmer's Weekly Magazine - March 06, 2020
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In this issue
Mohair farmer’s formula for excellent summer kid clips. Expropriation without compensation: The slippery slope to economic populism. Armyworm: knowing one species from another is vital for control. Award-winner’s journey from seasonal worker to successful farmer
From seasonal worker to award-winning farmer
The Agricultural Writers SA New Entrant to Commercial Agriculture winner in 2019, Dirk Louw, is showing that it still is possible to start farming from scratch. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about what contributed to his success, his perseverance against all odds and his plans for the future
6 mins
THE FERTILITY FACTOR IN MOHAIR SUCCESS
Eastern Cape mohair producer Paul Webber has twice won the prestigious Daidoh Trophy Competition for the highest average price for a summer kid clip. Mike Burgess visited him recently on his farm to better understand his mohair production system.
4 mins
Know your armyworm species
Effective control of armyworm begins with being able to differentiate between the various species. South African crop farmers need to learn and apply this skill, Dr Annemie Erasmus of the Agricultural Research Council’s Grain Crops Institute told Annelie Coleman.
5 mins
Feeding pigs: Part 1
Pigs cannot thrive on leftover scraps from the kitchen. To ensure healthy, productive and profitable pigs, feed them nutritious, balanced rations.
3 mins
Controlling Gibberella on maize, sorghum and wheat: Part 1
Fungal pathogens belonging to the genus Fusarium can cause severe damage, leading to yield losses and a drop in profits.
2 mins
Choosing the right lettuce variety
Bill Kerr is a vegetable specialist and a breeder of a range of vegetables
2 mins
Advanced new tractor tyres
New technology and design elements featured on some of the tractor tyres launched recently offer many benefits for farmers, including low soil compaction and financial savings through increased productivity and lower fuel consumption.
2 mins
Choosing The Best Time To Breed Your Mare
There are pros and cons to breeding your mare at different times of the year, says Dr Mac.
3 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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