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Farmer's Weekly
Nampo 2023 wrap-up
From exciting new launches to plenty of boerekos, Nampo 2023 ended with a bang on 19 May. We take a look at some of the highlights of the 55th presentation of this much-loved agricultural show. Nampo is not only about business, with its huge number of exhibitors, but provides a great outing for the family
7 min |
June 09, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Cotton SA's new leadership to focus on expansion
The cotton industry in South Africa has gone through monumental changes over the past few decades. Witnessing these changes front and centre has been Cotton SA CEO Hennie Bruwer. Now retired, he spoke to Lindi Botha about the lessons learnt, while acting CEO Dr Annette Bennett shared the way forward
6 min |
June 09, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Why cholera continues to threaten many African countries
Samuel Kariuki, chief research scientist and director of the Centre for Microbiology Research at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, explains why the scourge of cholera is still prevalent across much of Africa
4 min |
June 09, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The Mitsubishi Triton prototype breaks cover
The Mitsubishi Triton Halo AT35 prototype has been extensively modified with an Arctic Trucks AT35 kit
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
How spacing affects cabbage head size and yield
Intra-row spacing in conjunction with variety will influence the health of the cabbage, its head size, and the overall yield
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Growing lablab
This legume cover crop can handle high temperatures, and can be used to improve soil conditions and provide good grazing for ruminants
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Raising gilts and sows: Part 1
The sow should farrow large, healthy litters, and have the genetic potential to improve the production characteristics of her progeny
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Advice from a successful organic raisin producer
Gawie Steyn, an organic raisin producer of the Orange River Valley, has proved that organic production can be commercially viable. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his production practices
8 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Succeeding with a big Simbra herd in the unforgiving Klipveld
Rocco Botha runs a commercial herd of Simbra cattle on North West's Klipveld, an aptly named area noted for its rocks and sourveld. Annelie Coleman spoke to him about his veld and animal management
6 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
An introduction to risk mitigation in farming: Part 1
Farmers face the most serious risks experienced in the total value chain of food production. In this first part of a new series, PJ Mommsen, a freelance strategist, looks at the less common of these risks
6 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A huge agribusiness with solid family values
Despite having diversified into mining, construction, civil contracting, and heavy equipment hire, the ALS Group remains at heart a family farming business characterised by attention to detail, professionalism and integrity. Magda du Toit recently visited some of the agricultural and other business ventures in which the award-winning ALS Group is involved, and filed this report
7 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Baboon bonds: how friendships make up for a bad start in life
Dr Elizabeth Lange, an assistant professor in biological science at the State University of New York Oswego, says that strong adult bonds may be a way to overcome childhood adversity, as seen in a recent study on wild baboons done in Kenya
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
How to boost food security in your community
Food prices in South Africa have soared in recent months, making it harder than ever to buy nutritious food for a family. Now is the time for communities to grow as much food as they can for themselves
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
How to manage a company and how not to
The governance and management crisis in our state-owned enterprises will eventually lead to their collapse, says Peter Hughes. But people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. How is your organisation doing?
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Oilseed output set to grow 7% due to boost in soya bean production in South America
The US Department of Agriculture recently released its latest Global Oilseed Report, which predicts an increase in the production of soya bean, sunflower seed and canola
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Demand for dairy set to decline as consumers remain under pressure
A recent report by the South African Milk Producers' Organisation paints a bleak picture for future demand for dairy and dairy products in South Africa over the short term
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Moving to net zero: easier said than done
According to delegates at the International Juice Conference held in the Western Cape, there is growing concern over the sustainability of food production
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
European Commission under fire for 'restricting' Ukrainian grain
According to Politico, agriculture ministers from 12 EU countries, including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Luxembourg, Estonia, Denmark and Slovenia, have raised concern over a recent compromise reached by Brussels and five Eastern members of the bloc to restrict imports of Ukrainian agricultural products
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Ghana cocoa farmers 16% worse off than before COVID-19 pandemic
A new report by Oxfam shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are 16% worse off than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to Confectionery Production
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
SA citrus industry needs a collaborative approach for long-term sustainability
Paul Makube, economist at FNB, looks at the challenges facing the citrus industry in the near future
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
'State should step in as Brazil bird flu outbreak jeopardises chicken imports'
Government urgently needs to implement proactive measures to avoid a looming crisis in the chicken industry, following the announcement from Brazil, South Africa’s top source of imported chicken, that it has detected two cases of avian influenza in wild birds
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Lucerne plus veld for quality sheep
Lucerne pastures boost fertility and production, said this leading commercial Merino farmer, who also took great care of his veld camps
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa walks a tightrope of international alliances
Thapelo Tselapedi, a lecturer in politics at Rhodes University, writes about the Catch-22 situation that South Africa finds itself in as it juggles its allegiances to Russia, China and the West
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 2 June 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Pilot, strategist and leader par excellence
Lieutenant-General Robert Rogers, DSO, DFC Bar, Royal Air Force; SSA, SM, MMM, South African Air Force, is the most highly decorated military man in South Africa. Graham Jooste tells his remarkable story.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 26 May 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Sport, politics, business and death
This week's selection by Patricia McCracken includes the story of Dan Qege and other rugby players during apartheid, advice from top business leaders, skulduggery in athletics, and catering for funerals
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 26 May 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Cheesy pap and sweetcorn squares with avocado guacamole
This blend of traditional local flavour and Mexican zing is hearty enough for a cold winter's evening, yet fresh and crisp enough for an elegant lunch.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 26 May 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Kia Sportage gets three diesel options
Kia has cleverly added diesel options to its popular Sportage range, two of which have no direct price range rivals. Braam Peens of CAR magazine samples the new CRDi model in the Mother City.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 26 May 2023
Farmer's Weekly
How does a horse regulate its body temperature ?
Dr Mac explains how a horse uses thermoregulation to deal with changes in air temperature and to cope with vigorous exercise.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 26 May 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Get your nitrogen right from planting to harvest
Nitrogen has become an expensive input, so make every gram count: use band placement and avoid over-irrigating, says Bill Kerr.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 26 May 2023
Farmer's Weekly
TOMATOES: Controlling weeds in tomatoes
Research shows that the critical period for controlling weeds is 12 to 48 days after transplanting. Competition with weeds during this time can ultimately result in an 80% decrease in yield.
1 min |