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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 |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Driving impressions: Honda Elevate 1,5
Honda SA is back to its best in terms of packaging, build quality, value-for-money and efficiency with a new entry to the hotly contested compact SUV market. Ian McLaren for CAR tested the vehicle at its launch.
3 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Starting a small-farm vegetable project: Part 2
The process of developing a small vegetable farm is gradual and the full benefits will only be realised later, writes Bill Kerr.
2 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Basic vaccination and health protocols for pigs
Pigs are usually produced in intensive environments such as purpose-built piggeries, sties, or even enclosed sheds.
3 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Saving Nigeria's forest elephants
Nigeria risks losing all its forest elephants. This is what Rosemary Iriowen Egonmwan, professor of environmental physiology of animals at the University of Lagos, and Bola Oboh, professor of genetics at the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics at the University of Lagos, found when they went looking for them.
4 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Explore all that Sedgefield has to offer while enjoying a total relax!
Brian Berkman typically used to pass through Sedgefield on the N2 without exploring the area further. But since booking in at the four-star In Toto Retreat, he is now a convert and urges you to do the same.
5 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The sunflower industry: a paradigm shift is needed
Sunflower production has rapidly expanded in SA but there is a need to focus on optimising oil content, says Zunel van Eeden, a Master's of Integrated Pest Management candidate at North-West University.
8 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
An all-terrain forklift that handles any load, anywhere
The Combi Rough Terrain forklift has greatly improved efficiencies, animal welfare and safety in the broiler industry and is now proving its worth on fruit farms. Glenneis Kriel reports.
5 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Secret to Van Loveren's success: look for solutions, not trouble
year, South Africa's wine industry is dwindling. Yet, Van Loveren Vineyards go from strength to strength each excelling both in their business offering and their ability to keep generations of family involved, conflict-free. Lindi Botha speaks to the Retief family about their achievements over the years.
10 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The hardy Nkone
Zimbabwe's quintessential Nkone cattle breed is back from the brink of extinction, says Annelie Coleman. She spoke to George Hulme, a Nkone farmer and breeding society vice-chairperson, who jointly runs the Pungeni stud near Harare.
4 min |
29 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The ins and outs of having your own storage facilities
In this article, Cobus du Plessis discusses what you need to know before investing in on-farm silos.
6 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Australia takes cautionary measures against lumpy skin disease
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a cause for concern for Australian livestock farmers, says the University of Queensland. Australian officials have been put on high alert following the spread of the disease across Southeast Asia even though there have been no reported cases in Australia.
1 min |
22 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Weather conditions hit grain production
Weather conditions have taken their toll on both the winter and summer grain regions, as well as other crops
4 min |