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Farmer's Weekly
'We Do Not Condone Canned Lion Hunting'
'We Do Not Condone Canned Lion Hunting'
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Good Results For Omnia Despite Western Cape Water Challenges
Good Results For Omnia Despite Western Cape Water Challenges
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Apply Now For Medicinal Cannabis Production Permits
Apply Now For Medicinal Cannabis Production Permits
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Nooitgedachter: Indigenous Beauty
Short and compact, these indigenous horses have well-developed hindquarters and powerful necks. They are also even-tempered, easy to train and safe for children.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
The Trial Of Christmas Shopping
The Trial Of Christmas Shopping
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Preventing And managing Ticks
In South Africa, a number of tick species feed on horses. Fortunately, the various types tend to favour specific body parts, which makes control of the pests somewhat easier
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Tyre Rotation
To operate optimally, modern cars require tyre rotation at 10 000km intervals.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Planting And Fertilising Cucurbits
Planting And Fertilising Cucurbits
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
New Hope Through Farming
Through its agricultural community development programme, Manger Care Centre addresses food insecurity in poverty-stricken parts of Johannesburg. Siyanda Sishuba reports.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Drought Relief, And The Hope It Brings
Drought has taken him to the depths of depression, destitution and hopelessness, says Naudé Pienaar, Agri North West deputy CEO. However, it has also taught him about the kindness of people, and the 'miracle' that can happen when South Africans join forces to alleviate the plight of farmers caught in the grips of drought.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Low-cost Efficiencies Essential For 2018 Sugar Cane Production
Gordon Mallen was named the 2017 Nedbank Eston Sugar Cane Grower of the Year.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Macadamia Sector Needs Greater Investment Into Processing Facilities
The macadamia nut crop is set to increase globally, according to the International Nut Council (INC). The INC figures showed that the in-shell macadamia nut crop was expected to increase 8,4% to 193 462t in 2017.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 9 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Dupont Invests R100 Million In Local Technology Hub
Innovation and science company, DuPont, has invested R100 million in a technology centre that currently employs 200 African scientists and skilled technicians to support local research efforts in testing locations across South Africa and the continent.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 9 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Reared In Brackish Water, And Worth Its Salt!
Brackish water can be put to good use in the cultivation of tilapia. Despite being primarily a freshwater species, tilapia are salt-tolerant and actually thrive in saline conditions.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 9 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Economic & Ecological Benefits Of Hunting In Namibia
In Namibia, hunting is a vital part of conservation and contributes to the economic sustainability of mixed farming operations, private game farms, and more importantly, communal conservancies. Gerhard Uys spoke to Tanja Dahl, CEO of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 9 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
The Origin Of Tomatoes
A clever man, it’s said, knows tomatoes are fruit, but a wise one will never use them in a fruit salad.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 9 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Resolving Agriculture's Transformation Deadlock
James Martin, an independent agricultural transformation consultant and facilitator, says that transformation is a critical goal, but expecting power imbalances and prejudice to simply disappear is unreasonable. He believes that real change will only happen once we start changing human behaviour to shift perceptions, so that we can meet as equals.
5 min |
23 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Protecting The Lappet-Faced Vulture – A Matter Of Survival
The endangered lappet-faced vulture, which was selected as BirdLife South Africa’s 2017 Bird of the Year, faces many threats, with poisoning being at the forefront. Conservationists are urging farmers to join in the fight to save it from extinction, while various initiatives seek to educate the public about the bird’s important role in nature. By SANParks Times reporter, René de Klerk.
3 min |
23 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Tips For Successful Poultry Farming
Glenneis Kriel spoke to poultry industry experts about the challenges facing small-scale producers and ways in which these can be overcome.
5 min |
23 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
At Home On The (Free) Range
As a small but significant addition to an intensive operation, Thorntree Farm’s free-range eggs are quietly making a name in this niche market. Ryan Stegmann spoke to Chris Nel.
4 min |
23 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Farewell To General Motors
Jake Venter takes a walk down memory lane in a tribute to ‘The General’, as GM pulls out of SA.
3 min |
23 June 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Global Grain Production Down, But Expected To Recover Next Year
The International Grains Council’s (IGC) May estimate for global grain production has been adjusted downwards by nearly two million tons month-on-month.
1 min |
June 15, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Choosing The Right Ventilation System For Your Poultry House
In this final article of a three-part series on the basic principles of chicken housing, independent poultry consultant Jan Grobbelaar discusses natural and environmentally controlled ventilation.
5 min |
June 15, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Biosecurity: Your First Line Of Defence Against Disease
Dr Fambies van Biljon, veterinarian at Sovereign Foods, talks to Glenneis Kriel about the crucial need to establish a well-run biosecurity programme at a poultry production facility.
4 min |
June 15, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Using Nitrogen Smartly
I often come across a farmer who thinks his land might have a nitrogen deficiency, but then rules this out as he has fertilised with nitrogen at the usual rate and no leaching rain has fallen.
2 min |
June 15, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Planting And Caring For Peas
Peas are not unduly sensitive to pH, and can easily be grown in a garden vegetable patch. They do require protection from birds, however.
2 min |
June 15, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Beefmasters: A Winning Breed
After being introduced to the Beefmaster in 2001, North West cattle farmer Connie van Vuuren developed a passion for this hardy, beefy breed. He established the Cona Beefmaster Stud in 2017, and selects for adaptability and good milk production, amongst other traits.
3 min |
5-12 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Caring For Cucurbits
Caring For Cucurbits
2 min |
5-12 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing With The Shying Horse
A horse that gets into the habit of shying at every perceived danger can be both irritating and dangerous. Fortunately, there are ways of teaching it to become more confident.
2 min |
5-12 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Waste Management Fundamentals
By law, you are required to store or dispose of waste responsibly. Failure to do so may result in a fine. More seriously, it harms the environment.
2 min |