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Farmer's Weekly
Pigs on pasture
Farming pigs on pasture is not commonly practised in South Africa, yet provides multiple benefits to farmers and the environment.
8 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Irish Tech Challenge 2024 launch ignites innovation in South Africa
The Irish Tech Challenge 2024 was officially launched by Irish Government Minister Darragh O’Brien in March as part of a visit to South Africa to mark St Patrick’s Day.
2 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Stay in romantic cabins and commune with nature at the foot of the Outeniqua
Brian Berkman says this forested hideaway feels very remote but ArendsRus is close enough to George to also enjoy the many other nearby attractions.
4 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Brood parasites of the bird world
About 1% of bird species on earth are brood parasites that lay eggs in the nests of other species and outsource their parenting duties. Mike Burgess unpacks the dynamics of this exploitative breeding technique.
3 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Egg-in-a-hole bagel stuffed with avo and bolognaise
Continue celebrating the beginning of the avocado season with this avocado and bolognaise bagel!
2 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Are you deworming your horse too often?
Recent research reveals emerging anthelminthic resistance in equines and intenstinal parasite mutation
2 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The battle of the blades
In this article, Husqvarna explains the difference between automowers, ride-on mowers and traditional mowers to determine which is best for you.
2 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Starting a small-farm vegetable project: Part 3
Bill Kerr addresses nutrient deficiency and some common vegetable pests.
2 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Fodder flow planning for success
In order for beef farmers to remain profitable in terms of cow calf operations, it is critical to manage costs on farm level, says Henco Leicester of Cargill Animal Nutrition.
4 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Measures to protect trade and food security
Although there has been extensive planting of staple crops, dry conditions have been increasing in many parts of SA, necessitating some precautionary steps to ensure the food supply chain.
3 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Frequently asked questions about warnings to staff
It is vital for employers to grasp the nature of warnings and the impact they can have on employees' behaviour, as well as the consequences of issued warnings in the workplace.
3 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
SA economy not (yet?) in a recession
While the country narrowly missed a recession in the fourth quarter of 2023, the agriculture sector, although hampered by load-shedding, among other factors, has shown limited growth.
2 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Partnership to boost emerging farmers
A new initiative aims to empower developing farmers in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal and help them transition into small-scale commercial farms.
2 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
SAVC president to serve on global veterinary body
The president of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), Dr Nandipha Ndudane, has been elected to represent Africa on the World Veterinary Association (WVA) council from 2024 to 2026.
1 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Citrus growers now responsible for own packaging
Citrus Research International (CRI) has taken a step back from accrediting packaging for citrus growers, allowing each to make their own decisions around quality and pricing.
1 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Spotlight on new pome fruit cultivars
New varieties of apples were presented to various stakeholders at an exhibition, writes Glenneis Kriel.
2 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Concern as invasive fish species takes over Illinois waters
The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a report that showed that invasive species of fish had cost the country trillions of dollars over the past 60 years.
1 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Unique branding to curb livestock theft
A new KZN agriculture department project aims to help put an end to stock theft, writes Jyothi Laldas.
3 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa's localisation policy needs a nuanced approach
With the elections now fixed for 29 May, we have come to the end of another five-year cycle in both politics and policymaking. Global disruptors such as the COVID-19 lockdown, geopolitical instability and soaring international freight rates make the past five years a bit difficult to assess.
3 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
What 2024 has in store for soya bean
In this article, Zunel van Eeden delves into the socioeconomic and agronomic benefits associated with soya bean production, while also addressing the persistent challenges posed by insect pests and diseases that have threatened harvests over the season and which have impacted many producers.
8 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Bridging the gap between on-farm school leavers and the job market
Brian Berkman reports that a chain of upmarket hotels is talent-scouting in the agriculture sector, looking for school leavers with the potential to train for exciting positions in the hospitality industry and tourism.
3 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Renewable energy: the future of agriculture?
With load-shedding set to stay in the near term, farmers are being forced to invest in renewably energy options. Cobus du Plessis takes a look at some of these.
7 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Red gold: palm oil in West Africa
Pauline von Hellermann, a senior lecturer of Anthropology at the University of London, describes how palm oil came to be a highly prized energy source in West Africa and how the region's 'red gold' empire ended.
5 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
An award-winning miniature horse stud in the Eastern Cape
Don't be mistaken: the South African Miniature Horse is not a toy breed but a well-balanced, hardy animal, and if all reference to size were eliminated, would have the same conformational proportions than other full-sized light breeds. Annelie Coleman spoke to the Naudés, who run the Eduan Miniature Horse Stud.
6 min |
5+12 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Protests in Poland turn violent
The farmers’ protest in Poland is fast becoming known as the most violent agricultural protest in Europe, according to national media.
1 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Banana Hall of Fame celebrates banana industry
In celebration of its 125th Bananaversary, Dole Food in the US recently established a National Banana Hall of Fame to honour culinary and cultural institutions that have helped to establish bananas as one of the world’s most popular and most purchased fruit.
1 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Underutilised crops come into their own
Diverse food systems are the focus of collaborative efforts at UKZN, writes Jyothi Laldas.
2 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Why cybersecurity is needed in farming
The agriculture sector could be the most susceptible to cyberattacks.
3 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Minister launches third National Status of Biological Invasions in SA programme
Biological invasions need to be treated as an urgent matter as they pose a risk to water security as well as biodiversity, writes Jyothi Laldas.
3 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Two brothers who left their mark on SA
Born in Germany, Alfred and Otto Beit came to the Transvaal's diamond fields in the late 1800s, helping to found mining companies and build crucial infrastructure, writes Graham Jooste.
5 min |