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Spotlight on horses A top Thoroughbred stud’s breeding strategies, history’s 10 greatest racehorses of all time, How to Choose your horse trailer
Chianina cattle: the gentle white giants giving high meat yield and quality
Focus on summer crops Overview of groundnut- production and diseases, Growing and processing, groundnuts can be lucrative, Global market outlook
Supplementing traditional foods to address childhood malnutrition in Africa

Addressing childhood malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa

With childhood malnutrition widespread across Africa, including South Africa, the authors of this article present research on a method for creating nutritious complementary foods using fermentation technology.

4 mins

From piano teacher to stud breeder

This article showed how a farmer intended to put the sheep and cattle studs of the farm where she had grown up back on the map.

3 mins

Breakthrough in fight against Sclerotinia diseases in South African crops

The South African Sclerotinia Research Network is driving innovation in combating Sclerotinia diseases through coordinated research, advanced technologies, and collaborative efforts to safeguard crops like sunflower, soya bean and canola.

2 mins

City markets lose income due to capacity limits

Municipal fresh produce markets are leaving money on the table by ignoring infrastructure concerns.

2 mins

Smartphones, demographics shape Gen Z drinking

Concerns over health and alcohol among Gen Zs in the US may be exaggerated, as the perceived risk of binge drinking on a weekly basis has not budged for nearly two decades, according to a report by Rabobank Research, titled 'The real reasons Generation Z is drinking less alcohol'.

2 mins

De Rustica among top olive oil producers again

De Rustica, an olive estate in the Klein Karoo, Western Cape, took second place overall at the 2025 EVOOLEUM Awards, demonstrating a consistency of excellence rarely seen in the industry.

1 mins

Red-fleshed apple varieties showing more promise

Dutoit Group (Dutoit) was excited about results from its semi-commercial trials with Ifored’s red-fleshed apple varieties, which will be marketed under the Kissabel brand name.

1 mins

Leopard numbers plummet as their habitat shrinks

Global animal welfare organisations, including FOUR PAWS and Wild Africa, highlighted the exploitation of leopards in the global big cat trade on International Leopard Day on 3 May.

1 mins

Over 100 rhinos poached in three months in SA

The loss of 103 rhinos to poaching in the first three months of 2025 is a stark reminder of the relentless threat to South Africa’s wildlife.

1 mins

'Indigenous breeds better at surviving heat stress'

Prof Giel Scholtz, specialist researcher at the Agricultural Research Council, has cautioned South African livestock producers about the challenges posed by heat stress.

2 mins

Concern about the use of dogs for illegal hunting

TLU SA has expressed serious concern about the increasing incidence of illegal hunting with dogs in agricultural areas, especially in the Free State.

1 mins

East London agri show celebrates strong turnout

The East London Agricultural Show, held over four days in May at the Gonubie Farmer’s Hall, drew large crowds and nearly doubled its poultry entries compared with last year, marking a successful 2025 edition of the annual event.

1 mins

Global feed demand rebounds in 2024

Increasing demand for animal protein and producer resilience to disease outbreaks and adverse weather conditions have been credited for the rise in global feed production.

2 mins

Rift Valley fever vaccine case dismissed with costs

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) recently welcomed a High Court ruling that dismissed a case regarding a viral strain of Rift Valley fever (RVF) purchased by Vetvax and Design Biologix with costs.

2 mins

Red meat farmers mark progress at farmers' day

The National Livestock Farmers’ Association of South Africa (NaLFA-SA), a coalition of black farmer associations in the red meat industry, hosted a farmers’ day in Mboya Location in Mbhashe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape to showcase progress in livestock farming, and call for continued government and industry support to transform communal farming into a commercial force.

1 mins

Angora project brings mohair training to students

The Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET), in collaboration with Mohair South Africa, recently launched the Fort Cox Angora Goat Pilot Project to provide students at Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry Training Institute in the Eastern Cape (FCAFTI) with hands-on training in mohair production.

1 mins

SA citrus: juice prices, export estimates, and market opportunities

While the citrus industry faces challenges like compliance hurdles in the EU and geopolitical risks in the US, strong pricing trends, global supply gaps, and improving growing conditions suggest that South Africa’s citrus producers are in a favourable position.

3 mins

The impact of US trade policy

The increase in US import tariffs has already prompted other countries to raise their own. This could lead to a trade war that wouldn't benefit anyone, writes Dr Koos Coetzee.

3 mins

Employee versus independent contractor

It is often difficult to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor, so the courts have developed tests to help with this, writes Xander Levendal.

2 mins

Breeding top racehorses

The world reflected through the eye of a horse is at the centre of the ethos of a boutique racehorse stud set in the Breede Valley in the Western Cape. Sabrina Dean spoke to John Köster to find out how Klawervlei Stud has added value to the Thoroughbred studbook over the years.

10+ mins

History's top 10 legends of the track

The 10 most renowned racehorses of all time boast numerous record-setting achievements.

10+ mins

Getting to grips with groundnut production

Groundnuts are a high-value, versatile, and sustainable crop cultivated and consumed worldwide. Requiring less water and fertiliser than many other crops, they are ideal for crop rotation, writes Linda Piegl.

5 mins

It's all about the groundnuts

Over the years, Eduard Dreyer ventured into different markets to build his business's resilience. Groundnuts, however, became a core part of his farming enterprise, so much so that he built a processing plant that specialises in cleaning and sorting the crop. Nichelle Steyn reports on how Eduard and his son Christian handle the 2 000t harvest.

4 mins

Holistic management keeps groundnut diseases at bay

Groundnuts favour warm, dry climates, but since they are widely planted under dryland conditions, they do require good rainfall. This presents a challenging scenario for disease management, as diseases that attack groundnuts thrive in warm, wet conditions. Lindi Botha investigates effective strategies.

6 mins

What's hindering SA's groundnut industry?

While global demand for groundnuts is increasing, the South African industry is struggling to remain profitable amid cheap imports. Efforts to increase import tariffs are ongoing and, should they succeed, will secure a brighter future for the local groundnut industry. Lindi Botha reports.

4 mins

Chianinas: big cattle, bigger benefits

Looking for a breed to maximise returns on animals and land? Garren Coetzee, who runs a Chianina stud near Uniondale in the Western Cape, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about why this breed is the answer.

5 mins

Establishing a sweet potato crop

Bill Kerr discusses the simple yet effective steps needed for planting sweet potatoes, as well as irrigation, fertilisation, and weed control.

2 mins

From factory floor to furniture must-haves

Pallet furniture is an affordable, eco-friendly décor trend popular around the world. It offers rustic charm and creative solutions for every space, writes Linda Piegl.

2 mins

Horse hoof care in wet weather

High rainfall can benefit crops, but without proper grooming and timely treatments, muddy fields can lead to various ailments in horses, including lameness, mud fever, and foot rot, writes Dr Mac.

2 mins

Tips for buying a horse trailer

What should you consider when buying a horse box or trailer? It all depends on how many horses you'll be transporting and how often you'll be doing so, as well as how much you're willing to pay, writes Dr Mac.

3 mins

Merc hits the spot with Vito Select

With the new V-Class only offered in flagship V300d guise, Mercedes-Benz was left with a gap in its line-up for a more accessible family van. Enter the Vito Select, writes The Citizen's Jaco van der Merwe.

2 mins

A home with a view of Table Mountain

We want to build a house on the West Coast, not too far from Cape Town, and we want it to be reminiscent of the Cape Dutch style.

1 mins

From banking to birding and the bushveld

As winter starts to bite, Patricia McCracken recommends books that will keep you intrigued while you're curled up in front of the fireplace or taking shelter on a sunny veranda.

2 mins

Treating pasteurellosis in sheep

After the heavy rains in Gauteng, my Dorper sheep have snotty noses and are coughing a lot.

2 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Description:

الناشر: CTP-Limited-t/a-Farmer’s-Weekly

فئة: Business

لغة: English

تكرار: Fortnightly

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.