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Farmer's Weekly
Townie Sport, Politics & Sharks
After golf, my next-best event to watch on TV is F1 Grand Prix.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 18 August 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Unravelling The Myths Of Moordenaar's Kop
On 13 November 1847, during the 7th Frontier War, five British officers were attacked and killed by Xhosa warriors on a hill, still known as Moordenaar’s Kop, in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess visited the site and asked amateur historian Dr Patrick Hutchison how his research had corrected some of the misconceptions, long held to be true, about the skirmish.
4 min |
March 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
The Electric Car: Not Squeaky Clean
An electric car is environmentally expensive to manufacture, and its ‘fuel’ is only as clean as the nearest power station.
2 min |
March 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
An Opportunity To Glimpse Into The Future
Farmers contemplating a trip to Europe later this year might want to time their visit to include DLG Feldtage 2018,
1 min |
March 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Drought Remains Biggest Risk To Maize Crop
Any reports of good rainfall over the next few weeks are welcome as there are still some regions where maize crops are under stress due to dry conditions, according to Grain SA CEO, Jannie de Villiers.
1 min |
March 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
XTractor Around The World Expedition To Hit SA In April
In the second stage of the XTractor Around The World expedition, four of the latest generation McCormick tractors will cover 6 000km of South Africa’s toughest terrain in 48 days.
1 min |
March 30, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
How To Prevent And Control The Spread Of Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a highly infectious bacterial zoonosis. People contract the disease through direct contact with the infected animal, or its secretions and excretions. Veterinary specialist in public health Dr Jan H du Preez explains the science, symptoms and treatment of the disease.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
R35 Million Needed For Matzikama Water Project
The Matzikama Municipality in the northern Western Cape, which includes the towns of Vredendal, Vanrhynsdorp, Klawer and Lutzville, has been particularly hard hit by the drought. Wilfred Stephan, chairperson of the Agricultural Development Association in the region, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the impact on farmers and plans to address the water shortage.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Keep It simple!
Multi-award-winning Limousin stud breeder John Devonport says that a simple and practical approach makes business sense when breeding top cattle. He spoke to Gerhard Uys.
7 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Lamb And Mutton Rally, But Profits Are Not Guaranteed
Low sheep supply, coupled with low feed prices, have led to a welcome recovery in the profitability of lamb and mutton, but consumer resistance to high prices remains a major risk.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
How To Extend Your Onion Harvest
It’s possible to have onions from your home garden available almost year-round, says Bill Kerr.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
More Carrot Leaf Diseases
A number of diseases target the leaves of the carrot plant. Here are the three most important ones found in South Africa, as well as how to prevent or treat them.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Developing Land: Getting The Infrastructure Right
When developing a natural area, it is crucial to integrate all facilities with the surrounding environment, thus minimising their impact.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
New-look LAMMA Displays Latest Agri Innovations
The first all-indoor LAMMA show represented a new era for the UK’s largest farming equipment event. Attracting 40 000 visitors, it was a showcase for international exhibitors.
1 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The Future Of Weed Management
According to agronomy expert Leonard Oberholzer, weeds’ resistance to herbicides is expected to be one of the greatest threats to food production in years to come.
5 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Common Watermelon Diseases
Watermelons are usually grown in warm, dry areas and marketed as early as possible when prices tend to be higher. Diseases are also less likely in a drier climate.
2 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Eu Safeguard Clause Not A Concern For SA Citrus Exporters
Members of South Africa’s export citrus industry have expressed doubt that the European Commission will resort to implementing a safeguard clause intended to significantly limit citrus volumes entering the EU from this country.
1 min |
May 10, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
How To Achieve Optimal Maize Production
Maize growers often have questions on to how to maximise their crop yield and the profitability of their enterprises. Grant Pringle, a product agronomist at Pannar Seed SA, gives expert, practical answers to some of the more common queries. Lloyd Phillips reports.
4 min |
May 10, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Debunking The Myths Of Communal Farming
By developing and establishing partnerships, Luleka Mbete’s business, LM Holdings, has initiated a system that brings sorghum producers in the Eastern Cape together to link them to funding, technical expertise, markets and training.
5 min |
May 24, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa's Blossoming Fresh Produce Industry
Fresh produce industries across the globe are bombarded with new developments and trends. Jeandré van der Walt spoke to Anouk Sijmonsma, Produce Marketing Association (PMA) regional vice-president for Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia/New Zealand, and Lindie Stroebel, general manager for PMA Southern Africa, about the trends and challenges affecting the local fresh produce industry, as well as some of South Africa’s markets and competitors.
4 min |
July 26, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Surviving The Fourth Industrial Revolution
The world is about to experience profound changes in the way in which industries function, and farming is no exception. Farmers need to become aware of new technologies that may affect the profitability and global competitiveness of agricultural production.
3 min |
July 26, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Some Beetroot Basics: Part 2
This article explains how to cultivate and harvest beetroot that is ready for the market.
2 min |
July 26, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Shrinking Consumer Income Severely Affecting Meat Producers
The decline in the disposable income of South African consumers is evident in the changing purchasing patterns of red meat in the retail sector, as well as the supply and demand volatility in the primary red meat production industry.
1 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The Dawn Of Motoring
The earliest motor cars were built by hand and cost a small fortune, yet were liable to frequent breakdowns. The introduction of interchangeable parts made production easier, and reliability also improved.
2 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Landowners Help Conserve Birds Of Prey
Landowners Help Conserve Birds Of Prey
3 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Veld Survey Raises Questions About Rotational Grazing
Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins, head of research at Conservation South Africa and an associate at the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town, spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout about research findings indicating that rotational grazing management has little effect on veld characteristics across the farm fence lines of South Africa.
4 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
'Stock Theft In North West Worse Than Statistics Indicate'
Stock theft remains a serious problem in North West and has increased 8% over the past financial year, according to Sakkie van Zyl, chairperson of the North West Red Meat Producers’ Organisation.
1 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Concern About 'Rushed' New Cigarette Tracking System
Rushing in a new system to track cigarettes may fail to curb the illegal cigarette trade, which is worth billions of rands, the Tobacco Industry of South Africa (TISA) has warned.
1 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Broiler Health Tips
Farmer’s Weekly spoke to various leading role players about the greatest disease threats to poultry and ways to manage these in different production systems. The consensus is that animal welfare is crucial to raising healthy, resilient broilers. Glenneis Kriel reports.
5 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Ensuring Ethical Pesticide Use In SA's Forestry Sector
With pesticide use under increasing scrutiny by governments and the private sector, stakeholders in the forestry sector should be mindful of how they use these agrochemicals. Roger Poole, chairperson of the Timber Industry Pesticide Working Group, spoke to Lloyd Phillips.
5 min |