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Farmer's Weekly
Breeding Your Mare
Eager to hear the clatter of little hooves? Kim Dyson discusses the basics of putting your mare in foal.
2 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Tractors From India
Two leading tractor manufacturers in India are expanding their operations.
1 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Farming On The Metropolitan Fringe
An article on the model farming enterprise of Dr Carl Nicholson of the farm Witfontein between Pretoria and Jan Smuts Airport (today OR Tambo International), described the challenges, pitfalls, disadvantages and advantages of farming in close proximity to an expanding urban population. It was featured in our issue of the above date.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 May 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Free And Very, Very Fair!
Deregulation and the free market system have made the local fresh produce market the success it is today. Gerhard Uys spoke to Lindie Stroebel, general manager of the Produce Marketing Association Southern Africa.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 May 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Over-stimulating Vegetative Growth
The survival mechanisms that enabled the ancestors of modern crops to survive in the wild will influence the efficacy of the fertiliser we apply to these crops today.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 May 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Horses at Weddings
Brides love being photographed with horses but there can be complications.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 May 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Farming With Nature In The Sandveld
After venturing into the organic fresh market, the owners of Sandveld Organics on the West Coast created a niche for themselves in the organic seed market. Susi Engelbrecht spoke to Glenneis Kriel about their journey.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Treating Nosebleeds In Horses
Horses that suffer from pouring nosebleeds after exercise should be examined by a vet, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford’s first pickup was a converted Model T. Today, the Ford Ranger, which is available in South Africa in 42 variations, is a top seller. By Jake Venter.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 29 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Africa's Violent Trade In Cattle, Guns And Bullets
The circulation of illicit arms has made cattle rustling more violent and harmful. East Africa has lessons to share on prevention, say Duncan E Omondi Gumba and Nelson Alusala of the Institute for Security Studies Africa.
3 min |
March 9, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
How To Create Successful, Commercial Black Farmers
Many in the agriculture sector believe that government’s efforts to develop successful black farmers since 1994 have largely failed. Frans Cronje, CEO of the South African Institute of Race Relations, says this is because government spending is incorrectly prioritised, and that not nearly enough is being spent on farmer development.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 1 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Alfie Does It The Hard Way
38 YEARS AGO Alfie Brett, a Merino farmer in the GraaffReinet district, says that his strict adherence to a culling programme ensures that his sheep remain hardy and adaptable.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 1 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
What Do Chickens Want?
In this first article of a three-part series on the basic principles of planning, constructing and maintaining poultry housing, independent poultry consultant Jan Grobbelaar discusses the environmental requirements, and temperature management in particular, to which poultry houses must adhere in order to offer chickens a safe and comfortable shelter.
5 min |
Farmers Weekly 1 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Rethinking Sustainable Development
Growing awareness of the interconnectedness between water, energy and food security is resulting in a more holistic way of measuring sustainability, says Dr Nadine Methner from the African Climate and Development Initiative at the University of Cape Town.
5 min |
Farmers Weekly 1 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Making The Most Of Calcium As A Soil And Plant Nutrient
Despite being a vitally important element for optimal crop production, calcium is often largely undervalued by farmers and agronomists. Plant health expert Heather Raymond explains why this outlook needs to be changed, and gives tips on how to enhance calcium in soils and plants.
6 min |
Farmers Weekly 1 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Beef Blup Basics
Producers use breeding values to determine the long-term value of certain animals to their herds.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 1 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Turnerland Knows Its Onions
Turnerland’s equipment enables a producer to harvest onions with minimum labour, thereby reducing costs.
1 min |
Farmers Weekly 1 June 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Research findings on pollination of Hass avocados
At the 2017 SA Avocado Growers’ Association research symposium, University of Pretoria researcher, Mart-Mari Nieuwenhuizen, presented new findings on the best pollinisers for Hass avocados. She also explored the effectiveness of bees as pollinators. Alita van der Walt reports.
4 min |
31 March 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Fodder Beet – A Technical But Top-yielding Livestock Fodder Crop
To remain sustainably profitable, modern farming operations need to continually evolve their production systems for optimal returns on investment. For SA’s dairy farmers, fodder beet presents an intriguing opportunity to do just this. Lloyd Phillips spoke to Dave Sharpe of the international seed company Barenbrug.
6 min |
31 March 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Medicinal Cannabis: This Is No Weed!
Since the legalisation of cannabis for private use in South Africa, various industries have been gearing up to produce medicinal cannabis on a large scale. However, misinformation abounds about the level of intricacy in growing the plant and extracting the oil. Lindi Botha spoke to a medicinal cannabis farmer to learn more.
5 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Baba Ghanoush: A Middle Eastern Delight
Whatever you choose to call it – brinjal, aubergine or eggplant – there is nothing as magical as converting three of these wondrous things into a sesame influenced, za’atar-enhanced, smoky spread.
2 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
ABS: Racing Driver Braking For Us All
ABS brakes save lives every day. Jake Venter explores how these technological marvels work, and why they sometimes don’t.
3 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Irish Agrifood Sector To Bear The Brunt Of Proposed Brexit Import Taxes
Proposed tariffs on Irish imports to the UK was one of the main topics of discussion at the Navigating Global Trade Conference hosted by the Irish Farmers Journal in Dublin, Ireland, in the second week of March.
2 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Designing An Irrigation System According To Soil Type
Dr Willem de Clercq, a researcher at the Water Institute at Stellenbosch University, says that all farmers, and especially those who practise conservation agriculture, need to approach irrigation in a holistic manner that will ensure sustainable production.
5 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Be Ready For The Political Noise Before The Election
Expropriation of land without compensation in South Africa will remain one of the few political weapons in the arsenal of some factions within the ANC in the build-up to the national election on 8 May.
1 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
New System Shows Benefits Of Deep Root Irrigation
A locally developed irrigation system designed to transport water directly to plants’ roots and thus eliminate evaporation has achieved outstanding success in trials.
4 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Tractor Training For Tomorrow's Farmers
An agreement between John Deere and Peritum Agri, an SA training organisation, will enable the manufacturer to contribute to farmer development and gain exposure to future buyers.
1 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Solar Energy Takes Centre Stage In South Africa
High electricity prices and unreliable supply have resulted in a fresh surge of interest in renewable energy solutions on farms.
3 min |
March 29, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Mass Tilapia Farming: Real Potential In The Right Areas
Tilapia farms in Zambia with slightly cooler than ideal minimum temperatures have produced good harvests. These results are easily replicable in parts of South Africa.
2 min |
March 22, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Hall Of Fame
The Steiger family’s induction into the Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers’ Hall of Fame coincides with half a century of tractor manufacturing in Fargo. Joe Spencer reports.
2 min |