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Starting a poultry business: tips for emerging farmers. Focus on animal health. Health & Nutrition.
The association ensuring high standards in nutrition. Importance of quality feed. Vaccine calendar. Communal veggie farmer finds commercial success.

Grapes better than printing

This article looked at a young man who gave up his job to help his father produce export-quality grapes.

3 mins

Countering the ‘white farmer genocide’ narrative

Instead of focusing on the discredited claim that farm attacks are racially motivated, South Africans should join hands to forge a prosperous and inclusive agriculture sector.

2 mins

Government starts process to reform municipalities

A sober look at municipal problems is being undertaken by the Department of Co-operative Governance (DCoG), which could lead to the critical improvements needed in service delivery over the long term.

2 mins

Farmers ahead of green demands, reporting lacking

Farmers are further along in their environmental and social efforts than they are often given credit for.However, the lack of measurement and reporting on their part, combined with primitive frameworks from retailers, has led to a skewed perception.

1 mins

Bee vectoring trial tackles apple core rot problem

Bee-Tech Group, in partnership with Woolworths and Graaff Fruit, has launched a new trial using bees to fight apple core rot in red apples in Ceres in the Western Cape.

1 mins

Wildlife poaching in North West a serious concern

The poaching of game, in all its forms, has become an extremely serious problem in North West.

1 mins

What lies ahead for EU farmers

One year after widespread protests, Europe's farmers remain under pressure from rising costs, stagnant incomes, and policy uncertainty.

1 mins

Australia's new transport task force to focus on animal welfare

A new taskforce focused on livestock transport has been set up by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) to improve animal welfare, boost supply chain efficiency, and promote industry-wide education and training.

1 mins

South African soya bean harvests under threat from fungal pathogen

Dr Godfrey Kgatle, research coordinator at Grain SA, has warned that the seed-borne fungus Cercospora kikuchii is threatening soya bean production across the country. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on the diseases it causes, the risks of using untreated seed, and how certified seed and early monitoring can help farmers protect their yields and grain quality.

2 mins

Wine estates urged to tap into domestic tourism

Strategies for unlocking agritourism value were highlighted at the South Africa Wine Summit, held recently in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape.

1 mins

Global politics and economics threaten wine sales

South African wine producers face significant market risks, according to speakers at the South Africa Wine Summit held recently in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

2 mins

Transforming wine marketing with technology

Wineries should use data technologies, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen marketing.

1 mins

Wine sector's future lies in 'less is more' approach

Despite South Africa's 366-year wine heritage, wine sales have only been deregulated in the past 30 years, making South African a rather new player on the highly competitive international wine market.

2 mins

Tsitsikamma farmer support to boost food security

Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe recently visited the Tsitsikamma community to hand over critical farming supplies as part of the department's ongoing drive to improve food security and support emerging farmers.

1 mins

ECRDA repurposed to drive agri commercialisation

The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is being repositioned to lead an agricultural commercialisation strategy aimed at unlocking the economic potential of the province's highly fertile land.

1 mins

Shifting weather, harvest cycles, and consumer demand

This week, Absa AgriBusiness analyses the trends that have influenced vegetable supply and demand dynamics at the major fresh produce markets over the past month.

2 mins

Interesting times ahead as US trade policy unfolds

While the Trump administration's tariff war will have a global impact, local factors will largely determine the outlook for South African agriculture, writes Dr Koos Coetzee.

3 mins

AFMA: the voice of the South African animal feed industry

The Animal Feed Manufacturers' Association (AFMA) is the official representative body of the South African feed industry, serving the poultry and livestock sectors. Liesl Breytenbach, executive director of AFMA, spoke to Magda du Toit about the organisation's mandate, strategic pillars, and standards.

7 mins

What makes good feed ... good?

Feed quality is influenced by many factors. Magda du Toit spoke to feed manufacturers to find out how they ensure quality, from the handling and storage of raw materials to the processing and distribution of feed.

10+ mins

Getting to know the Beefmaster breed standards

In this article, we detail some of the typical breed standards for the Beefmaster, as per Beefmasters Breeders United, the official Beefmaster breeders' society in the US, where the breed was originally developed.

2 mins

Navigating the legal landscape for emerging poultry farmers

Emerging poultry farmers face a host of legal, environmental, and practical challenges. Poultry nutritionist Dr Sipokazi Nyeleka spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the complexities of starting and running a compliant and sustainable poultry enterprise.

5 mins

Veggie farmer proves success is possible on communal land

Thulani Magida is the poster child for communal farming in South Africa, demonstrating that commercial success is possible. But his journey also highlights the challenges this segment faces, providing valuable lessons to those questioning the slow pace of transformation.

8 mins

Reduce the risk of viruses getting into your crop

There is no way to eliminate viruses from plants once they're infected, so it is essential to do everything possible to prevent viruses from getting into the crop in the first place, writes Bill Kerr.

2 mins

What's in a name?

From living stones to wandering dudes, Linda Piegl looks at strangely named plants and how to grow them in your garden.

2 mins

Fusarium fungi on harvested maize can be lethal to horses

High rainfall can lead to bumper maize crops, but it can also cause rapid growth of mycotoxins, which are harmful to broodmares, says Dr Mac.

2 mins

Converting the Ford Ranger into a proper workhorse

The Citizen's Mark Jones looks at the tailor-made conversion solutions Ford offers for its range.

2 mins

Avo boats with scrambled eggs and baked beans

Quick and easy to whip up, this hearty breakfast is simple, satisfying, and tasty. Recipe and photo: South African Avocado Growers' Association.

1 mins

THE HITCHING POST

I'm a down-to-earth, 57-year-old woman and former farmer, seeking a single, white gentleman farmer in his 50s or 60s in the Emalahleni area.

1 mins

Melatonin extends shelf life of fresh produce

Researchers from MIT in the US and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology have found a new way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce after harvest.

1 mins

Stories of beer, beasts, and self-motivation

This week, Patricia McCracken reviews a broad range of books, predominantly non-fiction, which all seem to have a common thread: motivational tales of self-discovery, expression, and regrowth.

2 mins

A walk back in time to the whaling days of The Bluff

A tour to the abandoned Old Whaling Station, now a world heritage site, brought up memories of a regrettable bygone industry, writes Yvonne Fontyn.

4 mins

The saga of the Maid of Fort Beaufort

Graham Jooste tells a moving and poignant love story set against the backdrop of the war-torn Eastern Cape during the height of the Frontier Wars in the mid-1800s.

6 mins

Ask Our Vet Feline panleukopaenia

Several farm cats live close to our dairy.

2 mins

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

वर्ग: Business

भाषा: English

आवृत्ति: 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.