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Farmer's Weekly
Solar power generation could help to bring stability in South Africa
Glenneis Kriel reports on the importance of solar power generation in the country in light of load-shedding, among other challenges.
2 min |
10 May 2024
Farmer's Weekly
New citrus harvest system saves labour
This new system had the advantages of both saving time and labour. It also appeared that spoilage, with regard to Valencias at least, had shown a slight decline. A labour-saving system of harvesting citrus, in which fruit is plucked rather than clipped from trees, is giving encouraging results in a countrywide research project.
3 min |
10 May 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Why some wildebeest are becoming weaker
Joseph Ogutu, senior researcher and statistician at the University of Hohenheim in Germany, explains why Africa's wildebeest that can't migrate are becoming genetically weaker.
3 min |
10 May 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Africa goes from net carbon sink to source
New research shows Africa's impact on greenhouse gases and the need to focus on climate-smart agriculture
3 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Ireland potato farmers unable to complete planting
Irish potato farmers have reported a delay in harvest and said that the UK might have to prepare for shortages of the produce. The shortfall is due to extreme wet weather during their planting season.
1 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Zero-residue fresh produce a reality
Retail giants are calling for caution when using biologicals and chemical pesticides,
2 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Big boost for mohair producers in Eastern Cape
A collaboration between the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET) has resulted in a R1,4 million injection into four emerging Angora goat farming operations in the Eastern Cape.
1 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
KZN Youth Show at Roval Agricultural Exhibition
The KZN Youth Show will run from Friday, 24 May to Sunday, 26 May at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg.
1 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Hemp permits and irrigation system handed over
In an effort to fast-track the entry of rural farmers into the cannabis and hemp industries, KwaZuluNatal Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Super Zuma, visited the Shukasibheme Project in Mbazwana, a co-operative in Mseleni, uMhlabuyalingana in the Umkhanyakude District, to hand over cannabis and hemp permits as well as a borehole and irrigation system.
1 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Meet some of the heroes behind avitourism destinations
Exploring what the Garden Route offers birdwatchers, Brian Berkman discovers some special people who run hospitable places to meet and see a variety of species.
4 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
What the Citrus Academy offers aspiring producers
Cobus du Plessis takes a look at the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa's Citrus Academy and how it is helping to develop aspiring farmers in the sector.
3 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Natural-born killers of the insect world
The Myrmeleontidae family of lacewings from the Neuroptera order of insects consists of about 2 000 species of which 125 are found in South Africa.
2 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Seeder kick-starts vegetation in challenging environments
Dr George Craven of Noorspoort, Steytlerville, in the south-eastern Karoo, is successfully using a home-built 'bedstead seeder' to re-establish veld plants in an arid area, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
2 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Starting a small-farm vegetable project: Part 6
The importance of building up humus in vegetable fields cannot be overstated. Without achieving this, the soil will not become self-sustainable, writes Bill Kerr.
2 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Sowing seeds for the future: unravelling estate planning challenges for farmers
PJ Veldhuizen, managing director of specialist commercial law firm Gillan & Veldhuizen Inc, emphasises the critical role of legal expertise in unravelling the ins and outs of estate planning.
5 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Visiting olive oil producers in Spain
A group of agricultural journalists representing 15 member countries of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists recently visited the south of Spain to explore the agricultural operations and opportunities unique to that region.
6 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Local company serves farmers and communities
Magda du Toit writes about how a company in Limpopo is training and empowering agricultural workers.
4 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
SA genetics ready to take on the world
The South African Braunvieh has all it takes to become a serious contender in the international red meat production arena, says Gawie Naudé, owner of the award-winning Eduan Braunvieh Stud near Rhodes in the Eastern Cape.
6 min |
May 03, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Care of newborn lambs and goat kids
It may be a relatively simple task to successfully get rams to mate and for females to give birth, but the first couple of weeks of the life of a lamb or kid is a crucial period in livestock farming.
3 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Don't ignore ChatGPT for one more day
If you are not using the free artificial intelligence app you’re missing out on assistance from the most potent personal assistant you could ever have.
3 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Afternoon tea at the famous Mount Nelson
Brian Berkman says there’s not much to beat afternoon drinks and snacks served in the gardens at the newly refurbished Mount Nelson.
4 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Starting a small-farm vegetable project: Part 4
Bill Kerr says that increasing the organic and microbe content of your soil is the first step to ensuring healthier crops and greater yields.
2 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Luxurious and powerful workhorse at a great price
The new JAC T9 is certainly great value for money by offering features and driver comforts that compare with brands twice its retail price.
4 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Are there solutions to antibiotic resistance, or are we running out of time to find new antibiotics?
Free State regional sales manager for Alltech, discusses how farmers can mitigate the use of antibiotics in cattle.
4 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Dream stud Merinos
This stud was winning awards and attracting top prices, thanks to a quality sire imported from Australia eight years ago.
3 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Choosing a breed that goes along with your lifestyle
Jarred Hodgson gives farmers advice on choosing the dog breed best suited to them, their families and operations. Although only four specific breeds are highlighted here, other breeds can also be considered.
4 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Wheat production in South Africa
Master’s in Integrated Pest Management candidate at North-West University Zunel van Eeden explores the increasing importance of wheat production and the challenges experienced on the way to harvest time.
7 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Sorghum essential for South Africa
Magda du Toit discusses Grain SA’s focus on sorghum as an important grain crop to cultivate, research and develop further in the country.
5 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Why is there a shortage of cocoa beans?
Dr Michael Odijie, a research associate at University College London, explains the reasons for the drop in cocoa-bean production, and what this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers.
3 min |
19 April 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Green financing: rewarding those who measure
The race to Net Zero has increased the burden of compliance for farmers, as in addition to administrative tasks, carbon footprints need to be tracked and reported.
5 min |