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Farmer's Weekly - February 16, 2024

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En este número

Farm dog care: part 4 Why training is essential. Is subsurface irrigation about to take off in SA?
By raising the cost of imports, Ghana risks leaving its people hungry. Veterinarians’ crucial role in conserving wildlife. How to choose the best beef breed for your farm. Agribusiness executive explains what it takes to turn around a floundering company.

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

A 'sub-lime' boost for farmers

Local lime farmers get a boost with South African breweries, writes Jyothi Laldas.

4 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

BRUCELLOSIS: Zoonotic diseases

In this week's article, we look at the dangers of brucellosis.

5 mins

A unique opportunity to go back in time

Brian Berkman visits Earthbox at Lourensford Wine Estate and ventures 5m down into the earth.

4 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Description:

Editor: CTP-Limited-t/a-Farmer’s-Weekly

Categoría: Business

Idioma: English

Frecuencia: Fortnightly

Farmer’s Weekly is an agricultural magazine based in South Africa, targeting the whole of Southern Africa. The magazine is committed to advancing the interests of the region’s farmers and its agricultural industry by serving as a mouthpiece for the industry and by keeping its readers informed of the latest developments in the agricultural sector.