Farmer's Weekly
Innovative Event Is A Learning Opportunity For Breeders
Access to the latest information and the opportunuity to compare with peers are both crucial for the cattle breeder. This is what the Simmentaler/Simbra Hoogland Study Group aims to achieve for its members with its annual Young Bull Day. Organiser Rick Dell spoke to Annelie Coleman.
4 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Irish Agrifood Sector To Bear The Brunt Of Proposed Brexit Import Taxes
Proposed tariffs on Irish imports to the UK was one of the main topics of discussion at the Navigating Global Trade Conference hosted by the Irish Farmers Journal in Dublin, Ireland, in the second week of March.
2 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
High Demand For Smart Machine Operators
New technological developments have triggered a demand for more sophisticated machine operators as well as improved training.
6 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Tractor Training For Tomorrow's Farmers
An agreement between John Deere and Peritum Agri, an SA training organisation, will enable the manufacturer to contribute to farmer development and gain exposure to future buyers.
1 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Solar Energy Takes Centre Stage In South Africa
High electricity prices and unreliable supply have resulted in a fresh surge of interest in renewable energy solutions on farms.
3 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
New System Shows Benefits Of Deep Root Irrigation
A locally developed irrigation system designed to transport water directly to plants’ roots and thus eliminate evaporation has achieved outstanding success in trials.
4 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Designing An Irrigation System According To Soil Type
Dr Willem de Clercq, a researcher at the Water Institute at Stellenbosch University, says that all farmers, and especially those who practise conservation agriculture, need to approach irrigation in a holistic manner that will ensure sustainable production.
5 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Be Ready For The Political Noise Before The Election
Expropriation of land without compensation in South Africa will remain one of the few political weapons in the arsenal of some factions within the ANC in the build-up to the national election on 8 May.
1 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Baba Ghanoush: A Middle Eastern Delight
Whatever you choose to call it – brinjal, aubergine or eggplant – there is nothing as magical as converting three of these wondrous things into a sesame influenced, za’atar-enhanced, smoky spread.
2 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
ABS: Racing Driver Braking For Us All
ABS brakes save lives every day. Jake Venter explores how these technological marvels work, and why they sometimes don’t.
3 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Planting Figs To Lower Wheat Production Risks
Fig production enables Fairfield farm to reduce market risks while adding value to soil that under other conditions would have been good enough only for grain production. Cobus du Toit of Fair Figs spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this diversification.
5 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Miners Target Moutonshoek Valley Farmland Again
Farmers in Moutonshoek valley near Piketberg have been up in arms since it emerged that Bongani Minerals are again trying to obtain mining rights in the region. Dr Bennie van der Merwe, a local stud owner and a representative of the Verlorenvlei Coalition, spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
4 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Mass Tilapia Farming: Real Potential In The Right Areas
Tilapia farms in Zambia with slightly cooler than ideal minimum temperatures have produced good harvests. These results are easily replicable in parts of South Africa.
2 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Marketing Watermelons
As most watermelons are sold uncut, consumers buy them according to size and colour.
2 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Lack Of Capital Limited Wool Buyers
53years ago Fluctuations in the value of wool have always been common. In this article, Farmer’s Weekly explained some of the reasons for this.
5 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
How To Avoid A Salmonella Outbreak
In most developing countries, salmonella is a major cause of illness and death in children under the age of five, warns Zimbini Mdlulwa, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council.
2 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Hall Of Fame
The Steiger family’s induction into the Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers’ Hall of Fame coincides with half a century of tractor manufacturing in Fargo. Joe Spencer reports.
2 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Free-Range Duck Farming In KZN: Why Less Is More
Duck meat is a high-value niche product in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal farmer Vanessa Collocott supplies this market with certified free-range ducks, and has combined shrewd business sense with compassion in her high-risk enterprise.
5 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Farming Smarter Can Reduce Methane Emissions From Livestock
The argument against beef production is gaining momentum, with the industry being accused, often inaccurately, of significantly increasing greenhouse gas emissions. However, climate-smart farming and improving productivity can reduce emissions. Lindi Botha reports.
6 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Breakdowns And Broken Brakes
Many drivers can recall their motoring mishaps because of the inconvenience, danger or oddness of the events. Jake Venter remembers some of his.
3 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Servicing Drum Brakes
Adjusting drum brakes is not complicated and can be performed by an amateur, but it does require some patience.
2 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
New-look LAMMA Displays Latest Agri Innovations
The first all-indoor LAMMA show represented a new era for the UK’s largest farming equipment event. Attracting 40 000 visitors, it was a showcase for international exhibitors.
1 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The Future Of Weed Management
According to agronomy expert Leonard Oberholzer, weeds’ resistance to herbicides is expected to be one of the greatest threats to food production in years to come.
5 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Planning For The Future Of SA Livestock Production
The future of South Africa’s socio-economically important livestock production sector should not be left to chance. This is why, according to the director of the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy and associate professor at the University of Pretoria, Ferdi Meyer, an analysis of historic and current trends in national and international livestock value chains is vital for generating informed estimations of what the future may hold.
6 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Green Livestock Production: The Facts And The Fictions
Global livestock production is increasingly under attack from certain societal groupings who claim that the sector is causing unnecessary environmental harm. Dr Jude Capper, of UK-based Livestock Sustainability Consultancy, explains how livestock farmers can change this perception.
4 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
How African Superfoods Inspires Local Agripreneur
Indigenous African ingredients and food traditions are underrepresented on the local and international markets. Black Umbrellas Global Entrepreneur Week 2018 overall winner Sipamandla Manqele founded her unique agribusiness to help bridge this gap.
5 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Face To Face With The Drought In The Free State
The realities of the drought being experienced by farmers in Bultfontein in the Free State mirror those of farmers in many other parts of the country. Sabrina Dean explores the ripple effect of the disaster and its socio-economic consequences in small towns and communities.
7 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Developing Land: Getting The Infrastructure Right
When developing a natural area, it is crucial to integrate all facilities with the surrounding environment, thus minimising their impact.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Common Watermelon Diseases
Watermelons are usually grown in warm, dry areas and marketed as early as possible when prices tend to be higher. Diseases are also less likely in a drier climate.
2 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Watermelon Planting Tips
Many watermelon growers plant as soon as possible in the season so they can market the crop early, when prices are high.
2 min |