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Farmer's Weekly
Mitsubishi's limited edition double cab
The Mitsubishi Triton GLX offers everything bakkie owners will ever need from a work or leisure vehicle, says the manufacturer.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing with bovine Johne's disease
There is no treatment for bovine Johne's disease. While certain antibiotics may provide some temporary relief, infected cattle will inevitably die.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Hardening tomato seedlings
Hardening off seedlings results in stronger, healthier plants with higher yields.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
New targeted therapeutics herald a medical revolution
As the knowledge of the subtleties of cannabis compounds and the complex functions of the endocannabinoid system advances, targeted therapeutics is positioned to transform patient care.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Outlook for the red meat industry
Livestock product prices will remain at current levels, with some upwards movement possible for lamb, while expected lower grain prices will improve profitability of intensive livestock.
3 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Farmers brought peace, prosperity
During the 1840s, the frontier of the Eastern Cape was a dangerous place to farm, but the intrepid spirit of some farmers brought prosperity and peace to the region, says Graham Jooste.
4 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Be aware of cauliflower's special requirements
Cauliflower is very sensitive to a boron deficiency, much more so than other cruciferous crops, writes Bill Kerr
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A more holistic way of farming
In this article, Zunel van Eeden, a master's student at North-West University, explains why integrated pest management provides short as well as long-term, sustainable benefits.
7 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The ARC's farm assessment toolkit
The Agricultural Research Council's Farm Assessment Toolkit has been developed to allow for the evaluation of a farm in a scientific manner, using the natural resource base of the farm as a foundation.
5 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Permaculture nurtures life into barren soil
Kathryn Eybers and Ross Dwyer have transformed a degraded ostrich farm into an economically viable, vibrant healthy ecosystem. She spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
8 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Changeable decade ahead for agriculture
Agriculture is South Africa has faced unprecedented challenges over the past few years, yet, for the most part, has survived the storms. In the latest Baseline Outlook for the agriculture sector, compiled by the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy, the next decade is purported to hold the key to future success.
4 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Boost profit by using available genetic resources
Dr Japie van der Westhuizen, general manager of SA Stud Book, describes how to make use of animal genetic resources to select for sustainable profit in beef cattle from a stud and commercial perspective.
10+ min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
KZN residents urged to vaccinate their animals against rabies
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging animal owners to vaccinate their animals to prevent the spread of rabies and reduce the risk of human infection and death.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Calls for support after devastating veld fires
The agriculture sector in the North West had to overcome numerous severe challenges during the past year, of which the loss of more than a million hectares to veld fires was probably the worst, said Willem de Chavonnes Vrucht, Agri North West chairperson. The large-scale foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks also added to the woes of the sector, he said.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Association says UK government must act fast on artificial fertilisers
UK-based charity The Soil Association has started a petition urging government to put a plan in place to reduce the use of fossilbased artificial fertilisers on local farms. The association said if the government did not do something urgently, they risked missing its climate goals.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
AGL'S locally blended lubricants to benefit the agriculture sector
An extension of the localisation partnership between global brand ExxonMobil and African Group Lubricants (AGL) holds the promise of an abundant harvest for South Africa's agriculture sector.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Farm accidents: be very careful
Agriculture is a big employer and is also one of the deadliest professions, ranking alongside construction and mining as the most dangerous industry.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Some physiological disorders of cabbages
Oedema, bursting cabbages, tip burn and cold damage may cause concern but they can be prevented and managed
2 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Set up marketing facilities and community structures
Avoid the situation where buyers are expected to struggle while processing and later loading your livestock because of poor or non-existent facilities
3 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Charity always begins at home
We all know the expression 'charity begins at home', but why then do so many people make a mess of it in their own lives and businesses?
3 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Egg and chicken meat shortages loom as bird flu gains momentum
Continuous outbreaks of bird flu may lead to egg and chicken meat shortages in South Africa.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The Rockefeller: a vibrant oasis in Cape Town's revamped Foreshore
Brian Berkman says this edgy hotel and apartments complex makes access to the N1 and N2 a breeze.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Understanding insurance
In this article, Janine Ryan looks at what specific insurance packages are available for farmers in South Africa.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The basics of cutworm management
While the presence of weeds strongly influences the pest status of cutworm, the influence of soil moisture on factors such as their biology and behaviour are often overlooked. Entomologist and Bt-maize expert Prof Johnnie van den Berg and Zunel van Eeden, a master's student at North-West University's Integrated Pest Management group, have undertaken research on cutworm behaviour, control and insecticide resistance.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Perseverance despite communal challenges
Zolani Tsheko, the second vice-chairperson of the National Wool Growers' Association, is a wool producer in the communal area of Thornhill near Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess recently visited him to gain a better understanding of the production challenges faced by communal farmers, who Tsheko is obligated to lead in terms of his mandate.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
'Love for agriculture' will guide new head of Agri Enterprises
Pieter de Jager was recently elected CEO of Agri Enterprises. He spoke to Magda du Toit about his plans for the company.
2 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A last-minute rescue plan for farmed rhino
Jason Gilchrist, a lecturer at the School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University, writes that conservation charity African Parks plans to release 2 000 rhino into the wild across Africa.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Rocky space debris that deserves our attention
Unusual finds by a South African farmer add to the country's space rock heritage, says Roger Lawrence Gibson, a professor of structural geology and metamorphic petrology at the University of the Witwatersrand.
4 min |
October 13, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Spring is in the air and all the equine parasites are celebrating
It's time to start spraying and dosing your horses as the flies and ticks are multiplying
2 min |
October 13, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
How to mitigate risks when sawing
In this article, Husqvarna looks at the safety precautions that should be taken when operating a chainsaw.
2 min |