Animals-and-Pets
Farmer's Weekly
Calls For More Oilseed Research
The widespread outbreak of Alternaria leaf blight in sunflower has emphasised the extent to which oilseed research in South Africa has been neglected, according to Chris Schoonwinkel, a sunflower producer near Wesselsbron in the Free State.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
JD Autotrac: Now For All Tractors
Green Fit software from Reichhardt enables John Deere’s automatic GPS AutoTrac steering system to be used on other tractor brands, a move that will be welcomed by farmers. Joe Spencer reports.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
The Trial Of Christmas Shopping
The Trial Of Christmas Shopping
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Preventing And managing Ticks
In South Africa, a number of tick species feed on horses. Fortunately, the various types tend to favour specific body parts, which makes control of the pests somewhat easier
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Tyre Rotation
To operate optimally, modern cars require tyre rotation at 10 000km intervals.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Planting And Fertilising Cucurbits
Planting And Fertilising Cucurbits
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
New Hope Through Farming
Through its agricultural community development programme, Manger Care Centre addresses food insecurity in poverty-stricken parts of Johannesburg. Siyanda Sishuba reports.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Drought Relief, And The Hope It Brings
Drought has taken him to the depths of depression, destitution and hopelessness, says Naudé Pienaar, Agri North West deputy CEO. However, it has also taught him about the kindness of people, and the 'miracle' that can happen when South Africans join forces to alleviate the plight of farmers caught in the grips of drought.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Low-cost Efficiencies Essential For 2018 Sugar Cane Production
Gordon Mallen was named the 2017 Nedbank Eston Sugar Cane Grower of the Year.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Preparing To Plant Carrots
Vegetable Prodution
2 min |
March 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing With Blight In Sunflowers
Severe brown blight infection in sunflowers results in smaller seeds, a reduced yield, and lower oil content.
1 min |
March 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Dog Training: Why And How
37 years ago A dog can be a farmer’s best friend. It can be trained to herd livestock, be a formidable watchdog and protect your family. But all dogs need careful and consistent training to reach these goals.
2 min |
March 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Concern About KZN's Water Supply
Despite the nationwide drought being broken more than a year ago, farmers in KwaZulu-Natal remain deeply concerned about the future of the province’s water supply.
3 min |
March 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
From Our Archives - Cut Post - Harvest Pear Losses
40 YEARS AGOFG Mitchell, of the University of California in the US, discusses tests done on the cooling and warming of Bon Chretien pears in the state, and their affect on pear quality.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Flying For The Environment
The Bateleurs, a non-profit company, provides a flight support programme for conservation and the environment. In operation for 20 years, this unique organisation has a membership of about 220 pilots and has conducted numerous conservation missions across Africa. Keri Harvey reports.
6 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Quality And Efficiency Drive Commercial Lettuce Production
Many people who enjoy lettuce in their salad may not be aware that it can be a fairly challenging crop to grow commercially. Dicky and Koshik Sitaram, whose family have been producing fresh produce for many years in KwaZulu-Natal, shared the lessons they learned with Lloyd Phillips.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Grass-Fed Beef: The Trend That Favours Communal Farmers
Joseph Kau, an agricultural economist at the Agricultural Research Council, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the grass-fed beef movement in South Africa and the opportunities it presents for communal farmers, as well as the obstacles thwarting progress.
4 min |
November 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
The Benefits Of Feeding Dairy Calves Milk Only Once A Day
The myth that calves are better off receiving milk twice daily was recently dispelled in a study by Animal Sciences master’s student Bertus Myburgh. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
4 min |
November 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Converting From Wheat To Sheep On A Small Farm
Alfreda Mars, who plants 160ha to wheat in rotation in the Swartland, has realised the limitations of growing this crop on such limited land. Today, she focuses more on sheep and feed crops, and the future looks bright.
5 min |
November 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Tips On Planting Cucurbits
Some farmers, especially at the end of winter, use seedlings for their cucurbit crops in an attempt to get an early-growth advantage and better prices.
2 min |
November 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
New Fruit-sorting Technology Helps Curb Food Waste
Earlier this year, Compac Sorting Equipment, part of TOMRA Food, launched its Field Research Unit, which can be deployed on lands to research the fresh produce industry’s most challenging issues. James Flocchini, Compac’s regional director for South Africa and Asia, spoke to Denene Erasmus about how the unit will be used to develop solutions for the citrus industry specifically and how the technology can ultimately help limit food waste.
4 min |
December 14, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Nematodes' Negative Impact On African Leafy Vegetables
Plant parasitic nematodes pose a serious threat to food security in Africa as they damage crops and hamper production. Dr Nancy Ntidi, a nematologist at the Agricultural Research Council, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the effects these pests have on African leafy vegetables, and how they can be effectively managed.
5 min |
December 14, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Fiat Tractors: Still Going Strong
New Holland is celebrating 100 years of Fiat tractors with a programme of events that kicked off at the EIMA 2018 exhibition in November and will continue during 2019. Joe Spencer reports.
2 min |
December 14, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Fine-tune Your Cucurbit Spacing
Back in the days when Boer pumpkins were planted almost exclusively, I got talking to a Limpopo farmer who had just delivered a load of pumpkins to a depot that distributed produce to mine kitchens.
2 min |
December 14, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Integrated Financing For Smallholder Farmers
Africa’s agricultural potential can only be realised if smallholders gain access to finance. But loans cannot be focused on just one aspect of the value chain at the expense of others. Antois van der Westhuizen, managing director of John Deere Financial, suggests ways to design integrated financing models for smallholders.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 21-28 December 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Small-Scale Cotton Farming Can Create Prosperity
The remote community of Khombaso in Mpumalanga has placed all its hope in developing a cotton industry to lift the town out of poverty and prevent further urbanisation of its residents. Lindi Botha spoke to Cotton SA about making small-scale cotton farming viable.
6 min |
December 21 - 28, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Smuts: A World Statesman
A renowned scholar, soldier and political figure, Jan Smuts rose to prominence while still in his twenties. He went on to become prime minister of the Union of South Africa, and was a key adviser to the British government in both world wars. Graham Jooste looks at Smuts’s life.
4 min |
December 21 - 28, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Look After Those Earthworms!
Earthworms play a crucial role in improving soil quality, and every farmer should try to maintain a healthy population of these remarkable creatures.
3 min |
December 21 - 28, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Great Reads For The Holiday
From Vietnam to chocolate, from dogs, wolves and opera to Lucas Davenport and Zapiro, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to whiling away those long summer days.
5 min |
December 21 - 28, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
The Rake's Progress
McHale rakes and balers have been tested under the world’s most difficult conditions, resulting in strong, efficient and reliable machines, says Joe Spencer.
1 min |