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In this issue

How an award-winning apple farmer fine-tunes his orchard. Smiling from beer to beer
brothers find niche with brewery and ecotourism. Tips on successfully marketing your farming business. Climate change is breeding for lower methane emissions the answer? Why the latest bird flu outbreak is more dangerous than ever before.

Unpacking the bird flu outbreaks in South Africa

Shahn Bisschop, a senior lecturer and specialist poultry veterinarian at the University of Pretoria, explains what's behind the current chicken crisis and what must be done about it.

4 mins

Profiting with paprika

According to this article, choosing the correct paprika cultivar Land attention to production requirements are vital factors for success.

3 mins

Agriculture has been a rock in spite of the many headwinds that have haunted this country

AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

2 mins

South Africa's top grain farmers shine

Farmers from across the country received recognition at the Grain SA annual awards for their big contribution to the sector, writes Magda du Toit.

6 mins

Dutch king visits Kirstenbosch

During his recent three-day visit to strengthen ties with South Africa, Dutch King Willem-Alexander paid a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the Western Cape. Here he spoke to experts from the South African National Biodiversity Institute and World Wildlife South Africa (WWF SA) about the importance of biodiversity in habitat and wildlife protection.

1 mins

Agri project wins pupil top award at Eskom Expo

A research project that aims to help farmers produce major crops within shorter time frames has won a young scientist from Bryanston High School in Johannesburg the 2023 Top Senior Scientist prize at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) recently.

2 mins

Bleak grain outlook

Prices are trending downwards, which is bad news for farmers, but provides some relief to beleaguered livestock farmers, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

3 mins

Brewery, ecotourism help brothers lift game

Having limited access to water in a traditional fruit and vineyard producing region did not stop Adrian Robinson and his brother, Phillip, from realising their farming dream. They spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how they broke out of the cost-price squeeze.

9 mins

Following the herd to help reduce emissions

Identifying and including a low-methane trait in livestock breeding programmes could be the answer to the methane problem faced by animal farmers globally. But how conclusive is the research and will it impact production traits? Lindi Botha reports.

6 mins

Making the most of the Cripps Red

This year, Two-a-Day’s Stewart Murray Champagne Orchard Trophy went to a Cripps Red apple orchard at Dunmanway Farm. Owner James Downes spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his exceptional orchard.

7 mins

The power of branding: from fields to shelves

Marketing and branding is critical to help make your product stand out, reports Cobus du Plessis.

4 mins

HEALTH: Beware of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

The virus is spread by Hyalomma, or bont-legged ticks, and the disease can be fatal for human beings if it is left untreated.

2 mins

Tiller helps farmer change his fortunes

Husqvarna explains how the right tools can give small-scale farmers a big boost in their quest to turn a piece of land into a flourishing farm.

2 mins

Medical-grade honey for rapid healing of 'lameness' in horses

Research indicates that medical grade honey can be used to promote healing in badly injured or arthritic joints in horses, says Dr Mac.

2 mins

Big sky, blue water and mountains, and farmland next to the Gariep Dam

Farmer’s Weekly found the ideal midway stopover between Gauteng and the Western Cape or Eastern Cape if you travel in that direction, says Riaan Hattingh.

4 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Magazine Description:

Publisher: CTP-Limited-t/a-Farmer’s-Weekly

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

Farmer’s Weekly is an agricultural magazine based in South Africa, targeting the whole of Southern Africa. The magazine is committed to advancing the interests of the region’s farmers and its agricultural industry by serving as a mouthpiece for the industry and by keeping its readers informed of the latest developments in the agricultural sector.