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Focus on potatoes, Production basics, Drones and other tech, Fresh produce market decline, The serious threat posed by illegal fishing, Tilapias untapped potential, Breed of the month is Beefmaster

Moringa can transform poultry farming and consumer health

Dr Sharon Nobuhle Lungu, an animal nutrition researcher at the University of Pretoria, says that although moringa offers benefits for sustainable farming and human health, its potential as a poultry feed additive remains largely untapped. She looks at the obstacles facing the industry and how they can be overcome.

3 mins

Rediscovered: the elusive Boosmansbos long-tailed forest shrew has been recorded for the first time in 46 years

One of the Western Cape's most mysterious mammals, the Boosmansbos long-tailed forest shrew (Myosorex longicaudatus boosmani), has reappeared, 46 years after it was last documented.

2 mins

Instant lawn gives profit and pleasure

Having given up the stresses of a hectic business life, a couple found satisfaction and success in farming grass, as this article showed.

2 mins

Innovative models are needed to fix local infrastructure

This past week, more than 87 000 people descended on Nampo Park in Bothaville for the annual harvest day festival and exhibition.

3 mins

Grain supplies are abundant around the world

AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

3 mins

Global envy over SA’s free market trading system

South African fresh produce traders could not contain their pride during the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference held in Johannesburg, Gauteng from 14 to 16 May.

2 mins

'SA agriculture must be future-proofed' – futurist

Farmers should adapt to survive the deep structural changes that are currently taking place in the world.

1 mins

Nampo Harvest Day enjoys its moment of fame

Nampo Harvest Day 2025 broke records across the board. A record 87 191 visitors attended the agricultural expo, while President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, and Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson were also in attendance.

1 mins

Subsistence to commercial change 'not happening'

The goal of transforming subsistence farmers into commercial farmers across Africa has largely failed, leaving food security continually in the balance.

2 mins

'Vultures are intentionally poisoned by poachers'

The two cases of mass vulture poisoning that occurred in May in the Lowveld can be described as “a vulture genocide”.

2 mins

Youth farmers celebrate a soya bean windfall

Jay Jay Farming, a rural youth-led farming business in the Eastern Cape, recently achieved its first-ever soya bean harvest, yielding between 1,5t/ha and 2t/ha.

1 mins

UCT professor wins prestigious research award

Dr Katye Altieri has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) New Frontiers Research Award.

1 mins

Upward momentum in meat complex as SA heads into winter

This week, Absa AgriBusiness considers the dynamics in the South African livestock industry to explore what prices could look like over the coming weeks.

2 mins

The basics of growing cabbages

Getting to know and properly understanding the requirements to effectively produce cabbages will always give the producer the competitive edge, writes Shane Brody.

3 mins

Take control of your risks before they take control of you

Risk has two key components: how likely it is to occur, and the severity of its occurrence. Understanding and managing risk is crucial to the survival of your business, says Peter Hughes.

1 mins

Employees who sleep on the job

Fatigue can impair an employee's concentration, coordination, and reaction speed, which in turn can reduce their productivity. Employees who sleep on duty also put themselves, their colleagues, and their employer at risk, writes James Pretorius.

2 mins

Wine industry must change approach to lobbying against sin tax

The meaningful and secure participation of black players in wine production will enable the industry to renew its call for government to align excise duties on wine with inflation, writes Dr Sifiso Ntombela.

3 mins

The challenges holding SA aquaculture back

Despite growing demand for freshwater fish and a global aquaculture boom, South Africa’s tilapia industry remains underdeveloped due to high costs, outdated policies, and regulatory challenges. Sinenhlanhla Mncwango spoke to an aquaculture farmer and an expert in the field to gauge the industry‘s potential.

6 mins

Potato profit margins hindered by municipal fresh produce markets

The insidious decay of municipal fresh produce markets over the past few decades has had far-reaching consequences for the fresh produce industry. As the largest traded commodity, potatoes have been especially hard hit. Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes SA, spoke to Lindi Botha about the impact and the way forward.

7 mins

Getting started with potato farming

Potatoes are a valuable crop for farmers with limited land and can be planted almost throughout the year. They are also ideal for use in a rotation system with maize. The crop’s value lies in its adaptability to marginal environments. Successful cultivation, however, requires strict adherence to best practices, writes Linda Piegl.

6 mins

How top potato farmer optimises production

Since taking over her late husband's farm three years ago, Franelyn Rossouw has been simplifying her approach to potato farming in order to streamline production. She spoke to Lindi Botha about how her focus on optimising irrigation, meticulous crop protection, and reducing in-field traffic is bearing fruit.

10+ mins

Nutrient sweet spot for optimal potato yields

To increase potato yield and quality, nutrients need to be carefully managed, taking into account what the plant requires and how applied elements interact with each other. Charles le Roux of Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System spoke to Lindi Botha about optimising nutrition for maximum synergy.

7 mins

Beefmaster: a 'profit breed' around the world

The Beefmaster was developed in the early 1900s by Tom Lasater, who built on the work of his father, Ed C Lasater. Since then, the Beefmaster has become a force to be reckoned with in beef cattle production, proving itself as a particularly adaptable, hardy, and fertile breed.

4 mins

Fishing in the shadows: the real cost of unlawful activity at sea

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a global issue with far-reaching consequences, endangering marine ecosystems, destabilising fisheries, and putting economies and food security at risk, writes Linda Piegl.

7 mins

Sweet potato production

Sweet potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but be aware of certain pests, and also retain adequate soil moisture, writes Bill Kerr.

2 mins

Updated Isuzu MU-X hits R1 million mark

The Isuzu D-Max bakkie might be a local favourite, but its MU-X SUV sibling is miles behind segment heavyweights like the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest. The Citizen's Jaco van der Merwe took the updated MU-X for a spin to find out if it is capable of gaining any ground on its rivals.

2 mins

Pangolins, coral reefs, and the Big Five: a unique Zululand safari

Set in the Munywana Conservancy in the Zululand region of northern KwaZulu-Natal, &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is renowned for exceptional safari experiences and fascinating wildlife, writes Linda Piegl.

2 mins

Accommodation for rural workers

Dear Jonno, There are often workers in our area who require accommodation while fulfilling shortor medium-term contracts.

1 mins

From cow dung to cellulose fibres and more

Researchers from University College London in England and Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland have developed a technique to recover cellulose - a natural fibre found in plant cell walls - from cow dung and turn it into useful manufacturing materials.

1 mins

Ultimate egg-salad sandwich

This egg salad makes a delicious filling for rolls, baguettes, or health bread. It's perfect for lunch boxes or road trips, as it keeps well in a sealed container in the fridge for two to three days.

1 mins

Books for dads and father figures

With Father's Day on 15 June, ditch the socks and treat the special man in your life to one (or more!) of the reads on Patricia McCracken's list this week - from nature and sport to biography and fiction.

3 mins

Treating bluetongue in sheep

Dear Prof McCrindle, Recently, I read your previous article on bluetongue (FW, 2 February 2024). I farm Damara sheep in the Northern Cape, and many farmers in my area are losing animals due to bluetongue. How can I prevent this infection in my sheep? Kind regards, Quinton

2 mins

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

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भाषा: English

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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.