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Farmer's Weekly
Harvester helps to unlock Taung farmers' potential
Huge benefits for North West farmers as they receive much-needed equipment, writes Glenneis Kriel.
3 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Farm equipment: change and upgrade frequently
In the agriculture industry, mechanisation and technology are constantly changing to make machines and processes more effective. New Holland uses their 40 research and development centres to achieve this, writes Jaco du Preez, product and marketing specialist for tractors at CNH.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Precision brings clarity in murky waters
Delivering the right amount of water and nutrients can slash water usage by up to 50%, fertiliser needs by up to 30% and elevates crop procuctivity by 30% to 50%.
3 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
What generator should I buy?
Husqvarna provides a simple guide to choosing the generator that is right for you.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Get your combine harvester ready with a pre-season check-up
Your combine harvester is one of the workhorses on the farm that must be in top form, so the Case IH Pre-Season Check is not just a pit-stop but an investment in boosting your bottom line.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Further experience with Tuta control in my tomatoes
This year, Tuta absoluta was present with such a light concentration that the pest did no damage in my tunnels.
2 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Go back to the basics for best production
Bennie Diedericks, head of consultants at Resalt, said at the SA Olive field day that farmers would succeed if they focused on the things under their control.
7 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
A buzzing success in apiculture and agriculture
In this first part of a series on successful women farmers in agriculture, Cobus du Plessis speaks to Elizabeth Lamond, a beekeeper in the Marquard region, about her rise in the apiculture industry.
6 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Sharpen those blind-tasting buds with these great tips
Winemaker Chris Groenewald led the South African blind-tasting team in the international championships for the second time last year. He shared some blind-tasting tips with Glenneis Kriel.
5 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Job creation slanted in favour of the skilled
The labour market in South Africa is recovering from COVID-19, but unskilled and less educated people are still being left behind, writes Derek Yu, professor of economics at the University of the Western Cape.
4 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Banking on Brangus
In 2001, Steve Kretzmann, introduced a beef component to his dairy farm, Edendale, in the Eastern Cape. Mike Burgess visited him recently to better understand the impact that the Panorama Brangus stud has had on his agricultural venture near East London.
4 min |
March 15, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Doom and gloom in the country has a silver lining for inventive farmers
The world is entering a chaotic phase as elections in key countries, increasing conflict and poor economic performance, weigh on progress. Lindi Botha speaks to economists to get an idea of what lies ahead.
3 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa's agricultural trade strategy in an increasingly fractured world
COUNTRIES SUCH AS INDIA, CHINA AND SAUDI ARABIA SHOULD TOP THE CO-OPERATION AND TRADE AGENDA
3 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Broodmares and foals on the veld need enough clean water
Horses are herbivores and can survive on natural grazing, but what about the water?
2 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Tata Motors launches Ultra range of smart trucks in SA
India's leading automobile manufacturer, along with its local distributor, launches its Ultra range of new-generation, smart trucks in South Africa.
4 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Cattle terms you need to know: Part 1
In this first of a three-part series, we give an explanation of terms used in cattle production that all farmers and aspiring farmers need to know.
5 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
My Tuta experience with tomatoes this summer
I farm totally organic and don't spray my crops, and there is just the odd lesion in my 14 tomato tunnels, writes Bill Kerr.
2 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Become bewitched by Barcelona
The must-visit Spanish coastal city is home to extraordinary art, design, architecture and food. Brian Berkman suggests where to stay and what to do.
5 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Teff: good for humans as well as animals
Patrick Rakau, a junior researcher at the Agricultural Research Council's Animal Production Institute: Range and Forage Sciences, explains the importance of breeding new climate-smart and improved teff varieties for both human food and animal feed in South Africa.
6 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
A simple guide to operating a game hunting and agritourism venue
Game farm owners can benefit from hunting, agri-tourism and breeding. In this article, we discuss some tips on running a sustainable game operation in South Africa.
6 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
An overview of South Africa's diverse game industry
Cobus du Plessis takes a look at how South Africa's game industry has changed over the years.
8 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Saving the vultures
A much-needed addition to the Southern Drakensberg, the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide, created to support vulture conservation through a Vulture Safe Feeding Zone, is a hub of activity and a bird-lover's paradise.
4 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Managing communal land can be for the greater good
Wonga Masiza, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council, reveals 17 million South Africans live on communal land, and explores a new study that offers insights on how to manage it.
4 min |
March 08, 2024
Farmer's Weekly
StayEasy Century City is an easy place to stay
In the peak of Cape Town's summer tourist season, Brian Berkman easily finds affordable accommodation.
3 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
The ever-evolving katydid
The katydid, an insect that for millions of years has remained on the right side of natural selection, did so by continually adapting its complex camouflaging strategies
2 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Land Cruiser 70 still the no-frills workhorse
Ian McLaren, for CAR, reviews the updated Toyota Land Cruiser 70 SW 2,8 GD-6 auto.
3 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Marketing and presentation of carrots
Most people by now have come to believe that the initial eye contact of a product is very important to generate sales
2 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Zoonotic diseases: Part 5
In this fifth part of our series on zoonosis, we take a look at psittacosis, also known as parrot fever.
5 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Increase citrus yield, packouts and quality with shade nets
In a consumer-driven market that is picky about the appearance of fruit, producing brightly coloured produce with zero blemishes is vital to catch the eye of shoppers. Erecting nets over citrus orchards increases the chances of a superb packout. Lindi Botha reports on how farmers should approach this costly but fruitful undertaking.
5 min |
1 March 2024
Farmer's Weekly
Growing the flowers of the Cape Peninsula in your garden: Part 1
The Cape's flowers contribute to the region's renowned biodiversity. In this first part of a two-part series, we look at some of the flowers found in the Cape Peninsula, and explain how you can grow them in your garden.
8 min |