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Farmer's Weekly
SA Avocado Industry Seeking New Export Opportunities
The annual increase in local avocado production of between 1 000ha and 1 500ha means that the industry has to actively explore new market opportunities, according to the CEO of the South African Subtropical Growers’ Association, Derek Donkin.
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May 24, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Roadholding And Handling
Jake Venter explores the features that make a vehicle safe, comfortable and enjoyable to drive.
3 min |
May 24, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Outsmart That Lynx
39years agoTwo farmers in the Eastern Cape relied on the use of box traps to reduce stock losses caused by lynxes.
2 min |
May 24, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
'Don't Label Me 'Emerging' – I Am A Farmer'
Western Cape farmer Andries van der Poll grows wheat and medics on rotation on dryland, produces irrigated maize, and runs Dohne Merino sheep and Red Angus cattle. He spoke to Jeandré van der Walt about his agricultural journey and the mixed blessings of state funding.
4 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Lower Bakkie Sales Reflect Pressures In Agri Sector
Hill was speaking to Farmer’s Weekly at the launch of the company’s new Ranger Raptor near Upington in the Northern Cape recently.
1 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Fish Projects That Simply Won't Fly
Concrete-sided ponds are unable to mimic the natural aquatic habitats found in floodplain pans, which teem with insect larvae, a superb food source for fish. Farmers therefore feed the fish exclusively on expensive fish pellets, which they cannot afford.
2 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
New EU Organic Regulations: 'Smooth Implementation Vital'
The implementation of significantly overhauled regulations for the EU’s organic farming value chain on 1 January 2021 must be carried out smoothly and effectively and meet the needs of current and future organic farmers.
1 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Scientists Scramble To Manage Forestry Pest
The rush is on to find feasible management options for eucalyptus leafroller (Strepsicrates spp.), which has been confirmed in commercial forestry plantations in the KwaZuluNatal Midlands, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
1 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Transplanting Capsicums
Before transplanting capsicum seedlings, ensure that the soil is sufficiently moist by irrigating it a day or two earlier.
2 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Nampo 2019 Round-up
Grain SA’s 2019 Nampo Harvest Day again drew large crowds, while the Nation in Conversation panel discussions addressed a wide range of topics. Farmer’s Weekly journalists report.
1 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Salmon In Our Waters
48YEARS AGO In this article, Flip Joubert argued that introducing salmon to South African rivers would have major benefits for the country’s economy.
2 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Ammonia-based Fertiliser Explained
The situation gets worse when the soil temperature decreases
2 min |
August 16, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Bringing More South African Game Meat To Dinner Tables
Game meat is an often-prized, but scarce, protein source. According to independent meat safety consultant Dr Tertius Bergh, systems for improving the safety standards of processing game meat could ensure far more widespread consumption. Lloyd Phillips reports
5 min |
August 16, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Tuli Stud Cattle Flourish In Karoo Small-Stock Environment
Tuli breeder Ben Raath believes his indigenous cattle hold their own against top feedlot breeds in terms of profitability on a weight per hectare basis. Sabrina Dean visited his farm near Britstown to learn about the commercial potential of the cattle, particularly with worsening climate change.
6 min |
August 16, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Getting Started With Cabbage
Cabbage is grown throughout South Africa, with most production concentrated in Mpumalanga and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
1 min |
August 16, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Biofuels Vs Fossil Fuels
Although biofuels are not used in South Africa, they are commonplace in many countries. Jake Venter compares the combustion properties of biofuels and the fossil fuels petrol and diesel.
3 min |
August 16, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Tools To Prevent Build-Up Of Pest Tolerance In Bt Maize
While Bt technology in genetically modified maize helps farmers to control certain crop pests more effectively, measures should be taken to prevent the development of resistance to the technology. Seed industry representatives Grant Pringle and Magda du Toit shared their opinions on this important issue with Lloyd Phillips.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly August 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Harry Wolhuter And The Lions: A Tale Of Tooth And Claw
His encounter with two lions while on duty as a game ranger made Harry Wolhuter a celebrity throughout the British Empire and elsewhere.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly August 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Mondi Overcomes Hurdles To Post Strong Half-Year Results
The Mondi Group has shown overall positive financial results for the half-year ended 30 June, despite facing a number of challenges, including an international corporate simplification process, and a decline in revenue from its South African operations.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly August 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Let's Hope The Tv Channels Never Go On Strike!
My bakkie’s licence expired on 31 July. I went to our local municipal office to renew it – only to discover that the employees were on strike and behind locked doors.
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Farmer's Weekly August 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Planting Cabbages
Cabbage is grown from seed. Eight weeks before planting, remove all weeds on the land. Plough the soil immediately before planting with a disc harrow or other suitable implement to a depth of between 450mm and 600mm. If necessary, fumigate the soil two weeks before planting to control nematodes.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly August 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Young Poultry Farmer Thrives Despite Setbacks
Asiphe Pentu started his small-scale broiler business with only R2 000 when he was just 17 years old and still at school. After five years, he has a well-run, 100-chicken operation that turns a profit and has a loyal clientele in the local community. Siyanda Sishuba reports.
4 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Soil Erosion: A Big Problem With Few Solutions
Long-term food security is set to suffer if the scourge of soil erosion is not brought under control. Dan Pennock, a professor in soil science at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, discusses the extent of the problem and the importance of good soil management.
4 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
'Nappy Test' For Sheep To Help Optimise Milk Production
Sheep in Brazil were recently dressed in nappies as part of a research project aimed at finding the ideal grass length for maximum milk production.
1 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
On Political And Climate Change
It’s difficult, even near impossible, to run a farm without power.
2 min |
February 9, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
TB Control Needs Farmers' Help
24years agoTuberculosis remains a serious illness in South Africa, and farmers can help with the control and eventual eradication of this disease by ensuring their workers are regularly checked for symptoms.
2 min |
February 9, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Finding New Export Markets For SA Key To Sector's Survival
Maize exports were being hampered by South Africa’s lack of competitiveness on the international market, which was the result of the relatively high local price, according to Jannie de Villiers, Grain SA (GSA) CEO.
1 min |
February 9, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Improving Piglet Health The Natural Way
Improving Piglet Health The Natural Way
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 16 February 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Threat Of Illicit Tobacco Trade
The tobacco value chain is facing disaster due to illicit trade.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 16 February 2018
Farmer's Weekly
A Spread Of Innovations
An operator who wishes to spread two different types of fertiliser in one pass, but at different application rates, can now mount an Amazone ZA-V or ZA-TS spreader on the front linkage.
2 min |