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Farmer's Weekly
Kruger's memory lingers in his Boekenhoutfontein farmhouses
Lucille Davie visits Kedar Heritage Lodge in North West to see the farmhouses Paul Kruger owned.
5 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
From street art to feats of engineering, Bristol has it all
Brian Berkman visits the vibrant UK port city of Bristol and says two days are not enough to explore renowned graffiti artist Banksy's hometown and pop in at all the historical taverns.
4 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Managing broodmares and foals profitably and safely
Broodmares and their foals are at high risk of stress, diseases and injuries if their management is suboptimal, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Double cab's leisure features find favour
The GWM P500 2.0T HEV 4x4 Super Luxury AT has launched in South Africa, and the bakkie takes aim at the more premium, leisure-focused offerings from rival brands. Car Magazine's Marius Boonzaier writes.
2 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
More fungal diseases that can infect beans
Bill Kerr explains the symptoms of angular leaf spot and anthracnose and how to avoid infection in your fields.
2 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Keeping invasive insects at bay
Featuring an array of delicious fruit from peaches to cherries, stone fruit is attractive to a variety of bugs that can be effectively controlled with integrated pest management, writes Zunel van Eeden.
4 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The Government of National Unity should bridge the gap when disaster strikes farms
South Africa is hindered by insufficient and incoherent policies regarding disaster relief for farmers, say Dr Theo de Jager and Francois Rossouw of Saai. A solid policy on disaster relief is needed to support farmers, including those recently been affected by the devastating fires that swept across several provinces.
3 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Africa's unique trees defy climate challenges and continue to flourish
Dr Sarah Venter, a baobab ecologist at the University of the Witwatersrand and the founder and director of the Baobab Foundation, looked at the health of adult baobabs in Southern Africa and then in Africa as a whole to establish if more recent human-induced climate change has started having an effect on these magnificent trees.
4 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Planting the seeds of change: the rise of Limpopo's young agripreneurs
Fidelis Zvomuya spoke to two of Limpopo's young agripreneurs about their hopes and ambitions for the future, and how, with the right support, the impossible becomes possible.
5 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Pioneering sustainable farming in Eastern Cape
In the heart of Thornhill in the Eastern Cape, you'll find Crossways Farm Village, South Africa's first contemporary new rural town and smart village. Octavia Avesca Spandiel visited this innovative community, where conservation, agriculture and sustainable living are seamlessly integrated.
5 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Preventing and treating reproductive problems in cattle
At a regenerative farming day held earlier this year in Paarl, Western Cape, Willie du Plessis, chairperson of the Southern Dexter Club, shed some light on ways to treat calving and reproductive emergencies. Glenneis Kriel reports.
8 min |
13 September 2024
Farmer's Weekly
New Holland to make waves at Nampo Cape
Some exciting new products will be available for public viewing at agricultural manufacturer New Holland's stands at this year's Nampo Cape, says Jaco du Preez, New Holland's marketing manager for Southern Africa.
2 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Students test the new Case IH sprayer series
When Case IH embarked on a roadshow to introduce its new range of Patriot sprayers, the first stop was Thabazimbi, Limpopo, where students from the University of Pretoria's Department of Natural and Agricultural Sciences had the chance to put the new Case IH Patriot 350 through its paces.
2 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Enhancing your soil solution
For plants to thrive, the soil solution must be balanced in terms of nutrient concentration as well as pH and moisture levels
2 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Helping small-scale farmers produce quality maize during a drought
Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso, senior lecturer at Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology at NorthWest University, and Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, senior lecturer and researcher at North-West University, discuss how a mix of old and new techniques produced a superior maize harvest in the dry North West.
4 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Managing large-scale retrenchments
Dismissals due to operational requirements are usually considered the last resort for employers after alternative measures have been considered first
3 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The importance of knowing how to grade slaughter livestock
Whether you're a big or small producer, knowing how to grade your lifestock is essential for the profitability of your business
3 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The three common bacterial leaf diseases of beans.
Bill Kerr gives advice on how to recognise and treat halo blight, common blight and bacterial brown spot in a bean crop.
2 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Using animal impact for better grazing
Simbra farmer Kobus Bester spoke to Zunel van Eeden about the advantages of high-density grazing, which entails the grouping of high numbers of livestock to graze small areas of land over short periods.
5 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Why are Japan's melons so expensive?
Japan is renowned for its culinary delights, including Wagyu beef and expensive melons. In this article, we take a look at why Crown melons fetch such exorbitant prices.
4 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Upsurge in maize exports is expected in 2024/25 marketing season - Agbiz
Local supplies of grains and oilseeds are deemed adequate, as the Crop Estimates Committee places South Africa's 2023/24 harvest of these crops at 15,9 million tons
2 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
A simple calf feeding system
An Eastern Free State Farmer used this cheap, effective, labour-saving method to raise his calves.
2 min |
September 06, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa makes strides in protecting rhino populations against poaching
A significant drop in the number of rhinos poached was recorded during May and June as a result of dehorning and policing efforts. Lindi Botha reports on the efforts behind this significant development.
3 min |
August 23, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Financial management of a farm: the basics of budgeting
Cobus du Plessis explores the fundamentals of budgeting for farm management, explaining its importance, the different types of budgets, and key concepts like fixed and variable costs.
4 min |
August 23, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The profound importance of the feed conversion ratio
To grow an aquaculture concern efficiently and profitably, the quality of feed and the price point need to be correct, writes Leslie Ter Morshuizen, owner of Aquaculture Solutions.
4 min |
August 23, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
New Zealand abandons green policies to bolster economy
New Zealand’s green credentials are in jeopardy following the government’s decision to backtrack on key environmental reforms in a bid to bolster the economy and live up to the promises it has made to voters, according to Reuters.
1 min |
August 23, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Opening the doors to finance for SA farmers
Agriculture is a crucial pillar of South Africa's economy, providing livelihoods for millions and contributing significantly to the nation's GDP. However, farmers face numerous challenges, including securing adequate financing to sustain and grow their operations. Cobus du Plessis looks at some of the key features and pros and cons of the financial opportunities available to producers.
7 min |
August 23, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
'My mentor played a huge role in my success'
According to Vincent Mhlonitshwa, making the transition from a communal to successful commercial farmer requires mentorship. Mike Burgess visited him near Elliot in the Eastern Cape to better understand how a mentor helped establish the foundations on which he built a mixed farming operation on less than 1 500ha.
4 min |
August 23, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Choosing the right show for your horses
Should you take your stud horses to an agricultural show or a riding show? It depends on what you want to achieve
2 min |
August 23, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Happy, healthy flyers win the big prizes
In this article, the final in a three-part series on pigeon racing, Thomas Smit looks at ways to help your birds settle in a loft, as well as the best nutrition to enhance their health and stamina during long races.
5 min |