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Farmer's Weekly
An all-terrain forklift that handles any load, anywhere
The Combi Rough Terrain forklift has greatly improved efficiencies, animal welfare and safety in the broiler industry and is now proving its worth on fruit farms. Glenneis Kriel reports.
5 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Secret to Van Loveren's success: look for solutions, not trouble
year, South Africa's wine industry is dwindling. Yet, Van Loveren Vineyards go from strength to strength each excelling both in their business offering and their ability to keep generations of family involved, conflict-free. Lindi Botha speaks to the Retief family about their achievements over the years.
10 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The hardy Nkone
Zimbabwe's quintessential Nkone cattle breed is back from the brink of extinction, says Annelie Coleman. She spoke to George Hulme, a Nkone farmer and breeding society vice-chairperson, who jointly runs the Pungeni stud near Harare.
4 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The ins and outs of having your own storage facilities
In this article, Cobus du Plessis discusses what you need to know before investing in on-farm silos.
6 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Australia takes cautionary measures against lumpy skin disease
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a cause for concern for Australian livestock farmers, says the University of Queensland. Australian officials have been put on high alert following the spread of the disease across Southeast Asia even though there have been no reported cases in Australia.
1 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Weather conditions hit grain production
Weather conditions have taken their toll on both the winter and summer grain regions, as well as other crops
4 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
New policy aims to accelerate service provision
Hundreds of farm dwellers in uMgungundlovu District in KwaZuluNatal benefitted as Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu launched a landmark policy aimed at accelerating access to water and sanitation services on privately owned land.
1 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Starting a no-frills vegetable project on a small farm: Part 1
The concept of no-till is growing in leaps and bounds and is a major way of farming in countries like Brazil. South Africans should also adopt this successful method
2 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Are nosebands really necessary?
Recent research has found evidence of bone and tissue damage in parade horses wearing nosebands, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Nurturing growth: exploring the sorghum industry in South Africa
Marguerite Pienaar, a junior economist at Grain SA, and Petru Fourie, convenor of the Sorghum Cluster, provide an overview of sorghum production in the country.
4 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Big economic potential in cannabis and hemp
Cobus du Plessis looks at two similar industries and products with very different legislative landscapes.
6 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Maize remains South Africa's greatest grain
Zunel van Eeden looks at maize production, and the pests and diseases that farmers should be on the lookout for to maintain their good yields and profitability.
7 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Livestock theft in South Africa: Do the structures fail the producer?
Willie Clack, senior lecturer in criminal justice at Unisa, and a farmer in North West, analyses statistics from the South African Police Service over the past 30 years to determine the trend in stock theft.
2 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The Gagelas' unique livestock operation
In 2009, the Gagela family expanded their livestock initiative from the communal areas of the Eastern Cape to include a commercial farm near Dordrecht. Mike Burgess reports on the family's unique agricultural journey, driven by the late George Gagela.
5 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Johannesburg's big water problem
The water crisis is getting worse in South Africa's biggest city, says Craig Sheridan, chair professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. This is why the taps keep running dry in the country's industrial hub.
4 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Production strategies for formal versus informal markets
Feedlots do not purposefully discriminate against certain breeders, but the animals may not always produce the carcasses that their market segment want.
3 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Beware the negativity bias and land ownership myth
Many of us believe that government is tardy on delivering title deeds to applicants, but a quick Internet search will dispell this idea.
4 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Spring water project opens taps for farmers in Eastern Cape
Initiative brings relief to rural communities battling to access fresh, clean water.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Cattle and goats handed to farmers to promote superior genetics in Eastern Cape
Driving the charge to enhance red meat and animal fibre development in the province, the Eastern Cape government handed over cattle and goats to farmers at the Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in Stutterheim recently.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Legal wine flounders as illicit alcohol triumphs
Sin taxes have again increased this year, serving a blow to the wine industry. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced in his 2024 budget that tax revenue for 2023/24 was R56,1 billion lower than estimated in the 2023 budget. This was due to lower-than-expected economic performance.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Top trends at this year's Fruit Logistica
South Africa's logistical challenges came under scrutiny at the highly regarded international fruit and vegetable producers' gathering.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Farmers benefit from course on hemp production
One hundred local farmers in the Eastern Cape have received training in the cultivation and value chain of industrial hemp production.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Anti-cruelty organisation moves to change UK law on carrying chickens
The UK’s Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has made recommendations with regards to the proposal to legalise carrying chickens by their legs.
1 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Eco-summit to show 'what we want is possible'
The 2024 EnergyWater- FoodClimate Nexus International Summit hosted by the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) School of the Environment, will take place at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in Durban in July.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Harvester helps to unlock Taung farmers' potential
Huge benefits for North West farmers as they receive much-needed equipment, writes Glenneis Kriel.
3 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Farm equipment: change and upgrade frequently
In the agriculture industry, mechanisation and technology are constantly changing to make machines and processes more effective. New Holland uses their 40 research and development centres to achieve this, writes Jaco du Preez, product and marketing specialist for tractors at CNH.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Precision brings clarity in murky waters
Delivering the right amount of water and nutrients can slash water usage by up to 50%, fertiliser needs by up to 30% and elevates crop procuctivity by 30% to 50%.
3 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
What generator should I buy?
Husqvarna provides a simple guide to choosing the generator that is right for you.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Get your combine harvester ready with a pre-season check-up
Your combine harvester is one of the workhorses on the farm that must be in top form, so the Case IH Pre-Season Check is not just a pit-stop but an investment in boosting your bottom line.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Further experience with Tuta control in my tomatoes
This year, Tuta absoluta was present with such a light concentration that the pest did no damage in my tunnels.
2 min |