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Farmer's Weekly
Good and bad effects of climate change on agricultural production
Natashia Qwabe, a research assistant at the Agricultural Research Council, writes about the shifting patterns of agricultural production due to climate change.
4 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
City projects in Canada aim to build food security through partnerships
Statistics released by AgriFood Analytics Lab predicts that the average family in Canada will spend much more on food in 2024 due to natural disasters like flooding and wildfires, which caused destruction in the agriculture sector last year.
1 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Days of research for sake of research long gone
In a session that specifically focused on the research and development needs of the nine provinces during the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s joint conference north of Pretoria recently, it became clear that although there were some specific needs, there were many similar needs with regard to the priorities and key challenges.
1 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Saudi Arabia lifts South African red meat ban after 20 years
After months of negotiations, the Saudi Food and Drug Administration opened the doors for export of red meat from South Africa
4 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Relentless march of vrotpootjie
Warnings and guidance on how to control the destructive disease in wheatlands by rotational cropping. In certain of South Africa’s major producing areas, vrotpootjie or take-all has become a menace to wheat.
3 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Prevention is better than cure: SA's most common pig diseases
In this article, we discuss some of the most common viral pig diseases in South Africa, and what farmers should do to prevent and/or treat these diseases to ensure a happy and healthy herd.
6 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Wine industry struggles to remain sustainable
Dark clouds hovering over the wine industry pose threat to job creation, rural development and economic growth
6 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Cowboys, cattlemen and blue jeans in the Old West
Historically, half overalls’ that lacked a bib and were dyed dark blue to hide the dirt have always been used as durable working clothes by cowboys and cattle farmers in the US
2 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Wuhlf mulchers: stewards of the land
In the face of bush encroachment with invasive species threatening the natural flora, Wuhlf Equipment’s innovative machines come into play.
2 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
John Deere's 5080E and 5080EN revolutionising farming in SA
John Deere proudly introduces its latest power-packed duo on African soil for the first time, the 5080E and the 5080EN tractors. Their versatility extends over various tasks on your farm.
3 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
ORV upgrades Loadall Telehandler
Fourth generation of Karoo livestock farmers make hay while the sun shines partnering with Bell Equipment to boost their productivity.
3 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
SALMONELLA Zoonotic diseases: Part 4
Salmonella is a genus of gram-negative bacteria. The two known species of Salmonella are Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori.
4 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Producing baby carrots
Baby carrots can take various forms, and these change over time due to marketing and customer response
2 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
You are what your food ate: the health connection in the soil
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, goes the saying about the role of diet in overall health. New research however suggests that good health is less about the quantity of produce we ingest, and more about quality. Soil health makes all the difference in growing food that fills versus food that nourishes. Lindi Botha reports.
8 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Farmworker's son realises his farming dream
In 2019, Paul Siguqa became one of the first black owners of a wine farm in the Franschhoek Valley and established himself as a producer of premium wine. He talked to Glenneis Kriel about his journey to success.
6 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
How history has shaped our use of bits and bridles
Bits and bridles have been used for millennia to control and communicate with horses. In this article, Janine Ryan looks at the history of the equipment, as well as the most common types used today.
10+ min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
A passion for poultry
Clinton du Preez has approximately 600 chickens of various breeds neatly housed in the backyard of his Stutterheim home in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess visited him recently to better understand his life-long passion for breeding and showing top-quality poultry.
5 min |
23 February 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Wine export value increases despite a decline in export volumes
While South African wine exports declined in 2023, export value increased, according to the recent South African Wine Export Report, writes Glenneis Kriel.
3 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
A unique opportunity to go back in time
Brian Berkman visits Earthbox at Lourensford Wine Estate and ventures 5m down into the earth.
4 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
BRUCELLOSIS: Zoonotic diseases
In this week's article, we look at the dangers of brucellosis.
5 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
New subsurface irrigation technologies: will they work in South Africa?
DNA Irrigation recently registered various patents that the company believes will revolutionise irrigation in fruit and grape production. Glenneis Kriel reports.
6 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Why getting your dog trained is important in South Africa
Having a well-trained dog in South Africa is becoming more and more important for a variety of reasons. Jarred Hodgson explores some of these reasons here.
4 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Agri-services provider goes from zero to hero
Chief Financial Officer of the Year finalist Eddie Fivaz has taken TWK Agri from the brink of collapse to expansion and success. He speaks to Lindi Botha about leadership charting a course in challenging times.
7 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The concept of 'terminal' breeding and outcrossing
Along with the proper nutrition, grazing management and livestock healthcare, genetics or 'proper functional breeding' forms one of the cornerstones of successful livestock production, writes Shane Brody.
3 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Safeguard your optimism at all costs
Pessimism is bad for business. If you find your level of positivity waning, take immediate action to restore it.
4 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
A 'sub-lime' boost for farmers
Local lime farmers get a boost with South African breweries, writes Jyothi Laldas.
4 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
SA vets appeal to owners not to skimp on veterinary care
Veterinary care is expensive but much needed for proper animal care, writes Jyothi Laldas.
3 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Ghana's plan to hike import tariffs may hit pockets and stomachs
The state wants to make importing food like rice and tomatoes more costly. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, a University of Guelph associate professor of Agri-Food Trade and Policy, explains why this is a bad idea.
3 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
How wildlife vets play a vital role in advancing conservation
Besides treating animals that live in the wild for diseases and injuries, wildlife veterinarians such as Dr Johan Marais also assist in introducing animals to new sanctuaries and doing genetic swaps to enhance genetic diversity in provincial and national parks.
5 min |
February 16, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Which beef breed is best for you?
Choosing a breed to farm depends on various factors, including the environment in which you plan to farm. Janine Ryan reports.
5 min |