Farmer's Weekly Magazine - May 15, 2020Add to Favorites

Farmer's Weekly Magazine - May 15, 2020Add to Favorites

Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD

Read Farmer's Weekly along with 8,500+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription  View catalog

1 Month $9.99

1 Year$99.99

$8/month

(OR)

Subscribe only to Farmer's Weekly

1 Year $45.99

Save 11%

Buy this issue $0.99

Gift Farmer's Weekly

7-Day No Questions Asked Refund7-Day No Questions
Asked Refund Policy

 ⓘ

Digital Subscription.Instant Access.

Digital Subscription
Instant Access

Verified Secure Payment

Verified Secure
Payment

In this issue

Keeping cows in top condition during winter. The brave new world of human genome editing. Biltong hunting and the law: Everything you need to know. COVID-19 crisis puts SA’s agri input supply to the test.

The Role Of Farmers During The Covid-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic had brought new appreciation for the pivotal role that South Africa’s agriculture sector plays in the provision of healthy, sufficient and affordable food, according to Derek Mathews, chairperson of Grain SA. He spoke to Annelie Coleman.

The Role Of Farmers During The Covid-19 Crisis

5 mins

Is The World Ready For Gene Editing Of Humans?

While gene editing has the potential to reduce human suffering, irresponsible use could be devastating, according to Dr Jamie Metzl, futurist and author. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Is The World Ready For Gene Editing Of Humans?

6 mins

Urgent fixes needed for global food systems

In this article, Stuart Gillespie, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, writes that the coronavirus disease pandemic presents a huge challenge for food systems, as well as exposing the inequitable way in which these systems operate.

 Urgent fixes needed for global food systems

4 mins

Know The Law Before You Hunt

Biltong hunting, popular in South Africa for centuries, is no longer the free-for-all activity of its early years, but a strictly regulated practice. Hunters and landowners need to familiarise themselves with the legislation, Prof Peet van der Merwe of North-West University told Annelie Coleman.

Know The Law Before You Hunt

6 mins

Optimising in-calf cow nutrition before winter

A commercial beef producer’s primary income is derived from animals produced and sold. For this reason, it’s crucial to keep breeding female animals in optimal condition at all times. Mike Rennie, a KwaZulu-Natal beef cattle farmer, spoke to Lloyd Phillips about his multi-pronged strategy.

Optimising in-calf cow nutrition before winter

9 mins

NATURE FRIENDLY FARMING REDUCES COSTS FOR POTATO FARMER

Managing plant health and strict water monitoring have paved the way to success for AL 3 Boerdery in Dendron, Limpopo. CT van der Merwe spoke to Lindi Botha about the production practices that keep his farming business profitable.

NATURE FRIENDLY FARMING REDUCES COSTS FOR POTATO FARMER

6 mins

Optimal liming is key to preventing soil acidification

As much as 30% of South Africa’s agricultural soil resource is deemed to be acidifying, mostly due to inefficient or incorrect liming practices. This is according to a recent presentation by Dr Pieter Haumann, CEO of the Fertilizer Association of Southern Africa. Sabrina Dean reports.

Optimal liming is key to preventing soil acidification

9 mins

New Predator Insects May Help Fight Major Maize Pests

Two newly identified parasitoids promise major benefits as biological control solutions for maize pests in Africa and Europe. Researchers Paul-André Calatayud, senior research scientist at the French Research Institute for Development, and Sevgan Subramanian, principal scientist and insect pathologist at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, wrote about their recent discovery.

New Predator Insects May Help Fight Major Maize Pests

4 mins

Controlling Viruses In Lettuce

In South Africa, two viruses are a particular threat to lettuce: tomato spotted wilt (TSWV) and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV). Both can be highly destructive and spread quickly via vectors such as sucking insects and thrips.

Controlling Viruses In Lettuce

2 mins

Optimal nutrient application

In this article, Stehan Cloete writes about the importance of broadcast spreader technology to improve application efficiency.

Optimal nutrient application

3 mins

Read all stories from Farmer's Weekly

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.

  • cancel anytimeCancel Anytime [ No Commitments ]
  • digital onlyDigital Only
MAGZTER IN THE PRESS:View All