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Farmer's Weekly
SA's First Cricketing Giant
All-rounder Jimmy Sinclair played in 25 Tests from 1890 to 1911. He scored South Africas first three Test centuries and was the first player from any country to score a century and take five wickets in an innings in the same Test. He was also a rugby Springbok! By Graham Jooste.
6 min |
October 19, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Angola Or Bust!
A desire to escape from British rule, drought and hostile tribes led to the trekboers’ epic journeys. The Dorsland Trek was one of the toughest, says Graham Jooste.
4 min |
January 25, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Rural Crime: Both Police And Farmers Need To Up Their Game
Despite being continually under the spotlight, rural crime in South Africa continues to plague farmers. Some respond by leaving the sector; others struggle on after having lost property or even loved ones. However, studies show that while the justice system receives much of the blame, farmers should be doing more to secure themselves. Lindi Botha reports.
4 min |
January 25, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Cost Squeeze In Poultry Production Set To Hit Profits
High feed prices and lacklustre economic conditions that are depressing consumer spending will conspire to yield a tough year for poultry producers.
2 min |
January 25, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Humane Fish Slaughter
Compared with most other agricultural industries in South Africa, the farmed fish industry is in its infancy. With no legal framework yet in place, fish farmers and animal welfare organisations are at loggerheads about how to kill fish with the least suffering. Gerhard Uys reports.
4 min |
January 25, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Clear Combine Blockages Fast
The dynamic feed roll reverser from New Holland enables the CR combine harvester operator to clear blockages from the cab, maximising productivity and safety. Joe Spencer reports.
1 min |
January 25, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Know Your Invasive Plant Species
This article looks at the black wattle, bloodberry and other plants that must be controlled or eradicated.
2 min |
January 25, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
'Stock Theft In North West Worse Than Statistics Indicate'
Stock theft remains a serious problem in North West and has increased 8% over the past financial year, according to Sakkie van Zyl, chairperson of the North West Red Meat Producers’ Organisation.
1 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Concern About 'Rushed' New Cigarette Tracking System
Rushing in a new system to track cigarettes may fail to curb the illegal cigarette trade, which is worth billions of rands, the Tobacco Industry of South Africa (TISA) has warned.
1 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Broiler Health Tips
Farmer’s Weekly spoke to various leading role players about the greatest disease threats to poultry and ways to manage these in different production systems. The consensus is that animal welfare is crucial to raising healthy, resilient broilers. Glenneis Kriel reports.
5 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Ensuring Ethical Pesticide Use In SA's Forestry Sector
With pesticide use under increasing scrutiny by governments and the private sector, stakeholders in the forestry sector should be mindful of how they use these agrochemicals. Roger Poole, chairperson of the Timber Industry Pesticide Working Group, spoke to Lloyd Phillips.
5 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Saving Water And Inputs With Variable Rate Irrigation
Cost-effective farming practices and optimal efficiency are both crucial to the survival of South Africa’s sugar cane industry. Faced with dwindling sugar prices and high input costs, RCL Foods is trialling variable rate irrigation on one of their farms, with excellent results. Lindi Botha reports.
4 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Estimating Farm-level GHG Emissions: Part 2
In order to adopt good management strategies, farmers need to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions that are produced by their farms, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
2 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The ABC Of Turning Waste Into A Resource
Industrial-scale wood recycling offers numerous benefits to clients, including clearing invasive trees and vegetation and providing usable biomass.
1 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Capsicum Seed And Bacterial Spot
Capsicum seed bought from a seed company is usually free of bacterial diseases.
2 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Farmer Tests Game Export Market
This article explored the economic viability of game farming as a separate concern.
2 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Tips For Top-quality Irrigation Water For Intensive Cropping
Growers of irrigated crops need to have access to properly treated irrigation water. Mike Kruger, owner of Top Crop Nursery, explains how he uses flocculation and chlorination to maximise the safety of the water he sources from the nearby Umgeni River. Lloyd Phillips reports.
4 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Putting The Punch Into Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit’s peculiar appearance and exotic name are enough to make anyone take a second look. But beyond novelty appeal, the fruit holds considerable promise for South African producers. Lindi Botha visited Howard Blight at his nursery near Tzaneen to learn about this remarkable crop.
6 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The Athleticism Of The Arab
Arabs are not only beautiful, but also excel at many disciplines, including dressage and showjumping. They are well known for their stamina in endurance races and make exceptional horses for children, writes Dr Mac.
2 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Growing Good Carrots: Part 2
How to plant, fertilise and irrigate carrots to ensure a large, top-quality crop.
2 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
How To Reduce The Risk Of Viruses
Seed is a potential source of viruses in capsicums.
2 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Quick Pork & Asparagus Stir-Fry
There’s real joy to be experienced in the production of this meal.
2 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Macadamia Production To Continue Strong Growth
South Africa is currently the world leader in macadamia production, but with the industry still experiencing buoyant growth, countries such as Australia, China and Kenya are fast gaining ground.
3 min |
October 26, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Game: Seeing The Bigger picture
Game rancher Dr Peter Oberem, founder of Afrivet, director of Wildlife Ranching SA and newly appointed director of the National Animal Health Forum, discussed the exporting of game meat and various health aspects of game ranching with Roelof Bezuidenhout.
5 min |
October 26, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Making Sense Of Aerial Imagery
Since its launch four years ago, agri tech company Aerobotics has been working on algorithms to improve the interpretation of aerial data. James Paterson, Andrew Sheard and Marloe van Niekerk spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the software.
4 min |
October 26, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Bathurst Pineapple Industry Set For Growth
A unique microclimate in the southern Eastern Cape has given rise to a niche cropping industry that requires intensive precisionproduction over a five- to seven-year cycle. Sabrina Dean paid a visit to large pineapple producer Mark Harris to find out more.
6 min |
October 26, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Bonsmara Breeders Team Up To Achieve 100% Sales Success
Due to its insistence on uncompromising quality, Frontier Bonsmaras in the Eastern Cape has sold every one of the bulls on offer at its annual sales over the past 12 years. Sabrina Dean joined the group on this year’s pre-sale tour to find out how the event fits into Frontier’s formula for success.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 November 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Growing Tomatoes: Part 1
Tomatoes are an important part of our diet, as well as being highly nutritious. Bill Kerr tells us more about this versatile fruit, and the varieties that are most suitable for growing at home.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 November 2018
Farmer's Weekly
When Six Is Better Than Four
Improvements have resulted in far more powerful four-cylinder tractor engines. But Case IH has bucked the trend, adding a six-cylinder engine to its Maxxum range.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 November 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Chicken Thighs With An Ancient Seasoning
The superb flavour of this quick and easy dish comes from an extremely old Middle Eastern seasoning, za’atar, that is still a mainstay in the region. For the chicken, use thighs rather than breasts; they are more succulent and offer superior flavour.
2 min |