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Easy solutions to hoof health problems. Managing mastitis in dairy cows. Raising stress-free pigs . Improve cross- pollination in macadamias to boost yield. How a Limpopo rancher is weathering tough times in the game industry

Is SA doing enough to avert a water crisis?

As the Eastern Cape faces the prospect of taps running dry, South Africa needs to urgently and proactively address a looming water crisis and finalise the establishment of a National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency, writes Raymond Obermeyer, managing director of engineering company SEW-Eurodrive, which provides drive technology and drive automation services and solutions.

4 mins

New survey indicates SA consumers are ready to try cultivated meat products

South Africans are generally open to experimenting with their food and would buy meat cultivated from animal cells on a regular basis. Many are also willing to pay more for these products than their conventionally produced counterparts, according to a new survey.

3 mins

Invest wisely to weather wildlife industry storms

The local wildlife ranching industry has had its share of ups and downs over the past few years, and drought, a boom-bust cycle and COVID-19 have seen many farmers exit the sector. Lindi Botha spoke to Limpopo rancher Jaco Sullivan about the resilience and sound business decisions that have kept his family in the game.

9 mins

Pig welfare 101

Raising stress-free pigs makes business sense, as it results in better growth of animals and fewer problems caused by disease. Dr Peter Evans of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation spoke to Glenneis Kriel.

5 mins

Basics Of Hoof Health Management In Cattle

Hoof health is essential for a beef or dairy cattle herd to perform optimally, and nutrition and good hoof care should form part of any animal health programme. Pieter Dempsey spoke to animal health experts Gert van Zyl, Dr Klaas-Jan Leeuw and Dr Magdaleen Wepener about common problems faced in hoof health.

7 mins

A proactive approach to udder excellence

Mastitis can cause devastating economic losses for a dairy farmer. Yet a long-term vaccination programme can be an effective weapon in the fight to control it, writes Robyn Joubert. She spoke to Prof Inge-Marié Petzer, an udder health specialist at Onderstepoort.

7 mins

Increasing Your Nut Crop: Diversity Is Key

When choosing a macadamia nut variety to plant, farmers could be tempted to stick with one variety throughout the farm to make management easier. However, diversity is key to obtaining a superior nut crop, as cross-pollination between varieties can lead to a yield increase. Lindi Botha reports.

8 mins

Smart, connected agriculture

New Holland’s award-winning NutriSense system is now integrated into the brand’s MyPLM Connect portal, enabling farmers to visualise crop nutrient data collected by their machines in the MyPLM Connect Farm application.

2 mins

Skinny chips baked seafood ‘paella'

While this is about as far from a traditional paella as it can get, the flavours in this dish will delight. Add extra chilli if you like things spicy! Recipe and photo: Potato Nation.

1 min

Bobby Locke: the triumph and the tragedy

This prolific tournament winner graced the great golf courses of the world in his distinctive style of dress with great charm. But there was tragedy in the offing.

4 mins

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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.