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Spotlight on goats, Celebrating South Africa’s rising stars. Breeding top Border Collies on a Heidelberg farm. Don’t trim insurance in the face of tough times. How biotech can enhance future crops. Smart fertilisation requires precision and good execution

The underinsurance crisis: why so many South Africans are at risk

During these tough economic times on tight budgets, it may be detrimental to try seek ways to trim insurance costs, only to find your assets are inadequately covered, writes GIB Insurance Brokers' Jonathan Lindeque.

2 mins

How rural communities are reaping the rewards of clean water access

Just 20 minutes from the Kruger Gate Hotel, in the heart of Mpumalanga, thousands of community members in rural villages are gaining access to something that many take for granted: clean, reliable water.

3 mins

Voema gives vim to your production

This article sought to highlight how 'new-age' liquid fertiliser contained more plant nutrients than traditional water-soluble crystalline fertilisers.

2 mins

South Africa’s agricultural exports remained robust in the first quarter of 2025

In a year where trade has dominated the headlines since the US started imposing higher tariffs on its trading partners, it is worth paying closer attention to agricultural export activity.

3 mins

Slug and snail explosion in SA's winter grain region

The South African winter grain production industry has seen an explosion in slug and snail outbreaks over the past decade, and this year is no exception.

1 mins

Good genetics drive record-breaking stud prices

The cost-price squeeze is driving prices for stud animals higher, as producers seek to boost production through improved genetics.

2 mins

Rangers, research and the race to save the Cape leopard

A Ford Ranger is helping conservationists navigate rugged mountain terrain to protect the frequently elusive Cape leopards.

3 mins

Fruit industry prepares for application of stricter EU packaging laws

Opportunities and ongoing efforts to prepare South Africa's pome and stone fruit industry for the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation came under the spotlight in a recent webinar, as ways are sought to reduce plastic reliance

2 mins

Farm income up in Northern Ireland

According to new figures from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, farm incomes in Northern Ireland have reportedly increased by almost two-thirds over the past year, the BBC reported.

1 mins

Japan not budging on agri policies in US negotiations

Despite having not reached consensus after nearly three months of negotiations between Japan and the US, Japan's top trade negotiator and Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa recently told the media that the country would not \"sacrifice the agricultural sector\" in negotiations, Reuters reported.

1 mins

Cultural campaigns boost avocado consumption

South Africa is making headway in growing the market for avocados in India by tapping into culturally relevant marketing campaigns through the World Avocado Organisation (WAO).

2 mins

Dion George on first year as environment minister

South Africa was making meaningful progress in the fight against poaching and illegal wildlife trade, according to Dion George, minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).

1 mins

Eastern Cape women farmers get shearing shed

In a major boost for women-led agriculture, MEC for the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, officially handed over a fully equipped shearing shed to the Upper Thuthukani Wool Growers' Association, a women-majority cooperative in Ngcobo.

2 mins

Apples proven to boost health and fight disease in recent study

International research has confirmed that regular apple consumption reduces the risk of chronic diseases and promotes overall health.

2 mins

Winter pattern: cabbage in demand, but carrots less so

According to Absa AgriBusiness, weather dynamics will continue to have an impact on vegetable producers, particularly as colder temperatures strike.

2 mins

Cannabis cultivation can benefit livestock farming

Thomas Walker outlines the opportunities that cannabis production presents for livestock farmers, along with the regulatory path and practical steps that producers can follow while the legislation is being finalised.

3 mins

Nourishing the future: the Omnia Nutriology approach

With rising input and production costs, farmers are forced to use fertiliser more efficiently. Louis Strydom, marketing director of Omnia Fertilizer, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how smart fertilisation allows farmers to achieve this, while at the same time improving their sustainability.

7 mins

Raising the bar in Border Collie breeding

Ronald and Venessa Juckes of Venron Border Collies in Heidelberg, Gauteng, have dedicated 37 years to the breed. Known for producing exceptional dogs and raising breed standards in South Africa, Ronald is also an esteemed judge on both local and international stages. They spoke to Linda Piegl.

8 mins

Unlocking the business of oysters

Glenneis Kriel caught up with Kevin Ruck and Gabriel Lee to learn more about the production of these succulent bivalves.

5 mins

Mohair wins: practical tips from an Eastern Cape emerging farmer

Dintle Maphala has been farming Angora goats for the past nine years. Her hands-on approach, from breeding and grazing to mohair handling and marketing, offers a practical roadmap that emerging producers can adapt to improve their own production outcomes.

6 mins

Boer goat farming: a simple recipe for prosperity

Nestled in the heart of the Vredefort Dome, surrounded by the Dome Bergland mountain range, you will find Marius Smit and Heinrich Hamman, co-owners of the Aegagrus Boer Goat Stud,

4 mins

Indigenous veld goats: honed over the ages for functionality

Southern Africa's indigenous veld goats have developed naturally over millennia into outstanding, efficient animals based on natural functional ability.

5 mins

Stud goat breeder takes second place in only his second year of breeding

Stud goat breeder Christiaan Labuschagne has skyrocketed to success even though he is a relative newcomer to the industry. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about how investing in good genetics and having a strong team of workers have been key in making him one of the top Savanna breeders in the world.

10+ mins

Why our locally bred goats are gaining global popularity

There are over 650 registered members with the South African Boer Goat Breeders' Association focusing on three distinct breeds: the Boer goat, the Savanna and the Kalahari Red. Association secretary Chantelle Smit spoke to Sabrina Dean about these breeds.

5 mins

A Boer goat stud on the rise

Joubert Horn, owner of the Joubert Horn Boer Goat Stud, has high hopes for the future of the breed in South Africa and abroad. He spoke to Janine Ryan.

8 mins

The birth of an exceptional Savanna stud

The award-winning, top-performing Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud, run by Andrew Roberts and Ju-mari Pretorius, came about by accident due to broken communications and poor Internet connectivity

5 mins

How biotech crops are created

Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on how biotechnology has revolutionised agriculture, offering innovative solutions to challenges such as pest resistance, drought tolerance, and food security.

5 mins

Keeping animal stress at a minimum during transport

Animals can experience great stress during transportation, which not only impacts productivity and meat quality, but is also a welfare concern. Stress cannot be eliminated, but can be mitigated.

5 mins

A fruity chilli species that deserves more recognition

There are many different varieties within Capsicum baccatum, ranging widely in size, shape, colour, flavour, and potency

2 mins

A mini safari in the Cradle

Just an hour from Joburg, urbanites can swap the bustle for the bush, enjoying game drives and outdoor activities at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, while staying in the Cradle of Humankind

2 mins

Diesel power gives the Tank 300 the edge it so richly deserves

GWM would have expected much better sales of its Tank brand's first local model, the 300, in its first year in South Africa. But the Chinese car-maker has seemingly solved the puzzle with the introduction of a diesel powertrain, writes The Citizen's Charl Bosch.

5 mins

A compact 'granny flat' in the Berg

Dear Jonno, I'm writing to you to ask for help in designing a small cottage, or so-called granny flat, for my wife and I where we can relax in our old age. The site is on a smallholding in the Southern Drakensberg.

1 mins

Chocolate loaf with mango filling

Studded with fresh mango and topped with dry mangoes, this chocolate loaf cake offers a perfect blend of rich chocolate and tropical sweetness.

1 mins

THE HITCHING POST

I am a 55-year-old single Caucasian lady who is 1,63m tall and slim.

1 mins

Lethal military collaboration on a wild frontier

A group of African refugees made a telling contribution to the British Empire's eventual military victory over the Xhosa in 1878. Mike Burgess uncovers how the Mfengu collaborated with the British to strip the Xhosa of their land and independence during the Cape's infamous Eastern Frontier Wars.

6 mins

A Wes Anderson-inspired sanctuary in the heart of Cape Town

Why settle for The Grand Budapest Hotel when you can stay at The Trade Boutique Hotel instead? Brian Berkman discovers a delightful hotel in the Cape Town CBD inspired by the set of the classic film.

4 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Description:

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

Kategorie: Business

Sprache: English

Frequenz: 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.