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Farmer's Weekly
Preparing For A Profitable Market Day
Studies show some communal farmers may be losing as much as 40% in value when selling livestock.
3 min |
June 8, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
All Wrapped Up
Fellow kitchen mechanics, it’s time to return to the wrap for easy cooking, splendid eating, and minimal washing up.
2 min |
3 February 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Taking Irrigation To The Next Level
To ensure truly accurate irrigation scheduling, you need more than soil probes. IrriCheck provides an array of additional technology, from on-farm forecasting to advanced water-usage meters.
2 min |
19 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Decline In SA Timber Sales
Forestry South Africa, which represents the interests of over 21 000 timber growers at all production levels, recently held its 16th annual general meeting in KwaZulu-Natal. Lloyd Phillips reports.
2 min |
May 25, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Good Interim Results For Astral Interim Despite Tough Conditions
Despite facing a number of major challenges, Astral Foods Limited has been able to post a strong set of interim financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2018.
1 min |
May 25, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Strong Performance For Mohair, Despite Negative Publicity
Despite the recent release of controversial video footage by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which was taken by undercover activists on visits to South African Angora goat farms, the mohair market continued its strong performance.
2 min |
May 25, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
From Our Archives
Teat-Washing Dangers
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 24 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Livestock ID & Traceability System
The SA government has proposed launching a public-private committee to develop a national livestock identification and traceability system. This will greatly benefit all red meat producers.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 24 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Sustainability In Pasture-Based Dairy Farming
One of the questions modern farmers face is whether they can farm in an environmentally sustainable, yet profitable, way. Craig Galloway provided the answer in his PhD thesis on the sustainability of pasture-based dairy farms.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 24 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Fungal Wilt Diseases In Tomatoes
Fungal diseases are generally easier to control than bacterial diseases, as there are several effective fungicides available and many of these are systemic. On the other hand, the disease cannot be cured once it has infected the tomato plant.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 24 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Welcome To The Year Of The Wok!
Add a wok to your outdoor cooking and bring drama, high heat and fine flavours to your menus. Here’s a prawn extravaganza to get you going
2 min |
26 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
The New All-Rounder
The Pöttinger Multiline concept is a combination of either a compact disc harrow or a stubble cultivator, and a seed drill.
2 min |
26 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Why Can't That Cow Stand Up? (Part 1)
A number of diseases and conditions can result in cattle and other ruminants being unable to stand up
2 min |
26 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Maize Farmers Likely To Switch To Sunflower In 2018
A late start to the rainfall season in parts of the summer grain production region should result in farmers decreasing maize production in favour of sunflower
2 min |
26 January 2018
Farmer's Weekly
A 5-star Country Cradle
A 5-star Country Cradle
1 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Mazavaroo - A Mauritian Veld Fire In Your Mouth
I have known grown men to drink Tabasco straight from the bottle, while others in brave response chewed maniacally on raw chillies. But if you are a chilli fan, one of the most complex ways to enjoy this curious combination of flavour and pain is mazavaroo.
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Harvesting the ‘Hands-free Hectare'
The ground-breaking Hands-free Hectare project (see FW issue of 24 March 2017), which sought to grow a crop using only autonomous vehicles, has come to an end with a successful harvest.
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Why Can't That Cow Stand Up? (Part 2)
There are several reasons why an animal may be unable to stand up on its own. If you discover it in time, you may be able to save its life. Here are tips on preventing and treating this condition.
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Water-use "Tattoos"for Plants
Water-use "Tattoos" for Plants
1 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
SA Wine Industry Struggling To Cope With Drought
SA Wine Industry Struggling To Cope With Drought
1 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Brucellosis Can Bankrupt You. Don't Let It!
A widespread problem in sub-Saharan Africa, bovine brucellosis can cripple a cattle or dairy farming operation. As no cure is available, all infected animals are required by law to be slaughtered. This makes prevention and control of the disease a crucial aspect of a cattle operation.
6 min |
Farmer's Weekly 28 September 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Breeding Thoroughbreds Takes A Lifetime
39 YEARS AGOBreeding top-class Thoroughbreds can be a lucrative business, with The Green Monkey fetching a record-high price for a colt of $16 million [about R239 million] in 2004. However, breeding these animals takes precision, good management and patience.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 28 September 2018
Farmer's Weekly
The Future Looks Bright For Pecan Nuts
Global demand for pecan nuts continues to grow as consumers become more aware of their health benefits. The trade war may also present opportunities for South African exporters.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 28 September 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Growing Swiss Chard
Swiss chard can either be sown directly or transplanted. Both methods have their pros and cons. For example, many areas I visit are infected with beet cyst eelworm, and direct-sowing Swiss chard here can result in the plants being attacked when the young roots start growing. This not only stunts the seedlings, but allows an extra generation of eelworm to breed.
2 min |
September 28, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Buying A Canopy For Your Bakkie
Bakkie canopies may all appear quite similar, but there are a number of style and fitment options, and the quality varies considerably.
3 min |
September 28, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Data Sharing In The Fresh Produce Industry
According to Ed Treacy, vice-president of supply chain efficiencies for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), blockchain technology holds great possibilities for improving efficiency and traceability in the fresh produce sector. In particular, it optimises supply chain operations, enhancing quality management, increasing market and business intelligence, reducing costs, and fostering brand protection.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Aquaculture In Africa: The Successes And Failures
Developments such as cage culture of tilapia and small, privately owned pond systems signal a positive trend.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018
Farmer's Weekly
'Red Gold' Brings Success For Small-scale Farming Couple
The Barui-Driehoek Co-op was the ARCs 2017 National Small-Scale Commercial Livestock Producer of the Year. Annelie Coleman visited the owners, husband-and-wife team Kabelo and Matshidiso Mooketsi, to learn more about their top-performing Bonsmara cattle.
5 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018
Farmer's Weekly
The Five Freedoms
Codes of good practice herald a new era in animal production. Following them might seem onerous, but they will boost your profit, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 5 October 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Planting & Harvesting Swiss Chard
Swiss chard should be planted in rows spaced 25cm to 30cm apart, with an intrarow spacing of 15cm to 20cm.
2 min |