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Farmer's Weekly
A brief history of the wild Mustang
The Mustang descended from French and English horse breeds, and was introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors in the mid-1600s.
5 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Zoonotic diseases: Part 2
In the second part of this series on zoonosis, we look at the world's most notorious zoonotic disease: rabies.
5 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Get the most from your irrigation system
Water is a big determinant of the success of a crop. But far more than just availability, how water is applied, when, and how much, is nothing short of a science. Lindi Botha spoke to experts about how an irrigation system should be approached for best results.
8 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Former seasonal worker wins top farming award
Vivian Jakobs of Crispy Farming recently won the Western Cape Agri Prestige Awards Competition of 2023. Glenneis Kriel went to find out more about this inspiring farm manager.
4 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Branded fruit has ever more value in a high-volume market
In 2023, mandarin brand ClemenGold celebrated its 20th anniversary, quashing sceptics and proving that fruit branding does provide good returns. Lindi Botha spoke to Nico van Schalkwyk, marketing executive at Fruitalyst, the company behind the marketing of ClemenGold, about why this brand continues to be successful in a crowded citrus market.
6 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
COP28 less anti-animal than previous meetings
The role of agriculture, including the livestock sector as part of the solution to climate change, was clearly recognised at COP28.
3 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
KZN floods put pressure on farmers
Agriculture was not spared during the recent flooding in KwaZulu-Natal, which left large parts of the province devastated last month, writes Jyothi Laldas.
3 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
ABC of highveld lucerne
It can be one of the most profitable of crops if you know what you are doing.
3 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Getting the full picture of the KZN floods
Prof Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu of the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an expert in urban planning explains why the KZN floods are so devastating and what can be done to deal with damaging weather events.
3 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
What 2024 has in store for global cotton and wool production
While the outlook for cotton and wool in terms of global trade and production is not looking very promising in terms of growth, a large decline is also not expected.
4 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Why alpaca is a good choice for South Africa
While most commonly produced in South America, the alpaca's grazing habits and adaptability to diverse climates make it an attractive option for farmers wishing to diversify production, reports Janine Ryan.
5 min |
February 09, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The case for increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere
The past 70 years have been a golden time for the human race. It has grown exponentially in numbers and health.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
From green savannah to great desert
a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Helsinki in Finland, explores research into a period 6 000 to 11 000 years ago called the Green Sahara or North African Humid Period.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Domed homes seem to be coming back into fashion
This week I thought that as so many of our human population seek a secure and comfortable home to reside in, I would turn back the clock thousands of years to when building a domed home was the order of the day.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Not easy to get best of both worlds farming in communal areas
The stakes are high so it is important to select your cattle according to the type of environment that you are farming in,
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Set up your own business rescue plan
With the collapse of state services and infrastructure, it's crucial you protect your enterprise.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Bold changes to Merc's G-Wagon and Toyota's Land Cruiser
Alex Shahini, for CAR, describes some of the striking modifications that have been made to popular models in the Mercedes and Toyota stables.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Know your dairy cow breeds: Part 1
Holstein cows are a breed of dairy cattle known for their distinctive black-and-white or red-and-white coat coloration. They are the most common breed of dairy cow and are renowned for their high milk production.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Achieving effective weed control in a carrot land
There is a universally used herbicide for carrots that can be applied pre- and post-emergence to control weeds. This product is linuron. There are ways to get the most benefit from it,
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Prospects for dairy production in 2024
The US Department of Agriculture recently released its latest report on dairy production in the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the trends driving trading.
8 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Stay in a stone cottage next to a river and surrounded by mountains
At this quaint stone cottage at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains you will be disturbed by nothing more than birdsong,
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Many unanswered questions bugging the arbour industry
The alien invasive polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle, with its deadly fungus Fusarium euwallaceae, has created widespread havoc in South Africa. As multiple research teams study the insect, it is clear there is no single solution to deter it. Magda du Toit recently joined a media information session hosted by Hortgro, during which various aspects of a research project under the auspices of Stellenbosch University were discussed, with visits to trials in the pear orchards at Lourensford Estate in the Western Cape.
8 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
He took the bull by the horns to achieve success
Luvo Kiyane is not only at the helm of a profitable livestock initiative on a shared state land reform farm in the Elliot district of the Eastern Cape, but also owns a vibrant wool services business.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Green hydrogen: a win for SA and the world
Global green hydrogen demand is set to increase sevenfold by 2050. With South Africa possessing all the ingredients to make and export hydrogen, the country could become a major world player, with benefits even extending to farmers.
7 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Benefits of having a welltrained dog for farmers
Dog trainer Jarred Hodgson says a well-trained dog can be a game changer for farmers in the country.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Living on the brink of a disastrous future
Floods, extreme temperatures and other natural disasters are reducing global agricultural production, threatening the most vulnerable, according a recent study.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 19 January 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Tough year looms but support for sector bodes well
Role players are committed to supporting local production, Jyothi Laldas reports.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5+12 January
Farmer's Weekly
This tunnel farmer has gone loco
Western Cape farmer swears by old, converted, coal-burning locomotives A for heating tunnels, and they cost less than conventional units.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5+12 January
Farmer's Weekly
Leading family-owned fresh produce business celebrates 130 years in South Africa
The Dutoit Group is celebrating 130 years as a leader in South African agriculture.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5+12 January
Farmer's Weekly
A harmonious blend of agriculture, sustainability and luxury
Wine connoisseur Cobus du Plessis finds a case study for sustainable agriculture at Terre Paisible, an estate producing fine wines, olive oil and lemons in the fertile Franschhoek Valley.
3 min |