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Farmer's Weekly
Petrol vs diesel vs hybrid VS electric: Part 2
In this second part of a two-part series, CAR magazine looks at the benefits of electric and hybrid vehicles, with a Porsche in the mix.
2 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
CROPS - How to improve growing conditions
If your crop yields seem lower than normal or you've seen a drop in quality, take a careful look at the factors that affect plant growth, such as temperature, sunlight, irrigation, soil health, and your choice of cultivar.
3 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Curcubit planting strategies
Curcubit hybrids are now the norm. Because they are so much more expensive to produce, you'll need to ensure that every seed counts and produces the maximum yield per hectare.
2 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Tackling the scourge of blackleg in South Africa
With blackleg being amongst the worst diseases of canola, South African reserachers are conducting trials to find the most resistant cultivars and most effective fungicides for local conditions. Dr Gert van Coller of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture offers advice on control of the disease. Glenneis Kriel reports.
4 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Managing heat stress in dairy cows: Part 1
In the first part of this three-part series, Dr Jan du Preez, managing director of UCK Investments, discusses the contributing effect of global warming on the occurrence of heat stress in dairy cattle.
5 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Identifying ticks in livestock: Part 2
Prof Maxime Madder, Prof Ivan Horak and Dr Hein Stoltsz look at the African and Asian blue ticks, as well as the Karoo paralysis tick, and explain how farmers can spot the differences between these dangerous parasites.
8 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
The ins and outs of water-use regulations and legislation: Part 4
In our final instalment of a four-part series on water use and how it relates to farmers, Integrated Water Use License Application Management explains the process of validating and verifying a water-use licence.
4 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
The potential of SA's agri sector: a visiting expert's view
US farmer and author Joel Salatin was invited by the Permaculture Institute for Southern Africa to visit South Africa and share some of his conservation farming knowledge with local farmers. He spoke to Susan Marais.
5 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Small units spread the risk: Part 1
In this, the first article of a two-part series, a farmer spoke about his small yet highly diversified operation.
3 min |
December 02, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Whistling Jimmy, the mysterious Pied Piper of Cape Town
Lawrence Green, a prolific South African author of the mid-20th century, was renowned for his true’ tales of the unusual and bizarre. His story of Whistling Jimmy’, a rat-catcher who claimed to know all the tricks, was exactly in this mould. Graham Jooste looks at Green the author and retells the story of the rat-catcher.
5 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Ham-and-potato casserole
In the mood to indulge in dairy and carbs? This dish is just the ticket! Adapted from a recipe originally published on Allrecipes.com.
1 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Mini Hawaiian pizzas
Chances are you already have many of the ingredients for these easy-to-make pizzas at home. Serve them as a light lunch or snack.
1 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Petrol vs diesel vs hybrid vs electric: Part 1
In this article, CAR magazine compares the consumption and efficiency of today’s four principal power sources.
2 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
What you need to know about horse insurance
There are several types of horse insurance. It's important to decide which best suits your horse and your situation, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
A shorter growth cycle for higher lettuce profits
Lettuce is beholden to an inconsistent market, with demand often dependent on the weather. Sustainable production therefore requires careful management of supply and demand. Equally important, as farmer Jakkie Mellet explained to Lindi Botha, is a shorter, more productive, growth cycle.
7 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Growing sweet potato commercially
A versatile, nutritious and tasty vegetable, sweet potato is the third most important crop in seven sub-Saharan African countries. The young shoots and leaves are sometimes eaten as greens.
4 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
More aspects to consider when spacing pumpkin rows
Old pumpkin varieties tended to be indeterminate. With many modern pumpkin varieties, growers can tweak row spacing to accommodate the growth and bearing pattern, and thus achieve a good yield, says Bill Kerr.
2 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
How to keep livestock calm and stress-free
Over and above their physical needs, animals have emotional needs, and these are often overlooked. Stress in livestock should be avoided at all costs, Leon Kruger, a lecturer at the University of the Free State's Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, told Annelie Coleman.
5 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
The ins and outs of water-use regulations and legislation: Part 3
In continuation of our series on water use in South Africa, Integrated Water Use License Application Management goes into more detail about what farmers must do to apply for a water-use licence.
5 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Cannabis legislation has created the 'Amsterdam of Asia'
Thailand has recently made news with its decriminalisation of cannabis. With matters becoming ever more politicised, Thomas Walker provides an overview of Thailand's controversial cannabis legislation roll-out.
3 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Generic advertising for agriculture: how it works and why it pays
Periodically, farmers question whether generic advertising, which is paid for with statutory levies, is worth the expense. But international evidence shows that its benefits exceed its cost, says Dr Koos Coetzee.
3 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Global trade turmoil weighs on grain and oilseed prices
Absa AgriBusiness examines global and local dynamics on the grain and oilseed markets during late October and early November, and provides price trend forecasts for the coming months.
3 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Top Western Cape agri-worker crowned
Nigel Klaasen, a junior production manager at Fruitways Glen Elgin, recently received prizes to the value of R100 000, including an overseas study trip, when he won the 2022 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker of the Year Award.
1 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Macadamia industry calls for greater efficiency
The macadamia industry is expecting to undergo a period of consolidation as low prices and high input costs push many farmers beyond the point of profitability, according to speakers at the Australian Macadamia Industry Conference AusMac) held recently on Queensland's Gold Coast in Australia.
2 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
‘Lifting import tariffs on French fries not an option’
Small-scale potato farmers, in particular, are under pressure from imports of frozen French fries, according to Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa.
1 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Brazil hopes to unite rainforest nations to halt deforestation
Brazil is calling on other nations with large tropical rainforests to join forces to increase their bargaining power and thereby unlock funding for the conservation of these forests.
1 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Mynah population surges in Kruger National Park
The Indian mynah is an omnivorous bird with a strong territorial instinct. The species can have a negative impact on indigenous bird populations, according to experts.
2 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Delayed payments made in Tongaat Hulett saga
The future of Tongaat Hulett still hangs in the balance despite some payments having been made.
2 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Finding solutions for South Africa's tax conundrum
POLICY PERSPECTIVE
3 min |
November 25, 2022
Farmer's Weekly
Government failures constrain farmers and agribusinesses
AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE
3 min |