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Farmer's Weekly
Taking care of your farm dog: Part 1
Jarred Hodgson, a dog trainer, offers some good advice on how farmers can keep their best friends' tails wagging while helping them to retain their position in the pack.
6 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Community takes food security into its own hands
Budding farmers of KwaMnyandu in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), have taken the first step to becoming a self-sustainable community through crop farming.
2 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Food certainty the main focus on Agri SA's congress agenda
Agri SA discusses the importance of creating food certainty at its congress
5 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Zambia sets budget to improve agriculture sector
Lusaka will be investing funds in smaller, up-and-coming farms to grow the languishing sector
2 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Hops farmers need to adapt methods for beer production, says study
There is bad news for beer lovers as the taste could deteriorate due to climate change, say a group of scientists from the Czech Academy of Sciences and Cambridge University.
1 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Search is on for SA's best school food garden
Food & Trees for Africa recently announced the upcoming EduPlant finals competition, which will recognise and reward the best efforts in nurturing school permaculture food gardens within the EduPlant community.
1 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The big changes before elections, must come not after
Elections are often preceded by promises of change, but in our current scenario, the most important changes must come before the elections.
3 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Mini-horses beat the big 'uns
Miniature horses took top honours in competition with ‘normal’ horses. Miniature horses are beginning to take their rightful place in the horse world.
3 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Can further growth be uncovered from SA's agriculture sector?
South Africa's agriculture industry could be propelled by the implementation of technological innovation and diversification, says Nomqhele Dube, analyst at strategic research, advisory and investment services company Birguid.
2 min |
November 03, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Are we already in election mode?
NEW PARTIES SUCH AS ACTION SA, RISE MZANSI AND BUILD ONE SOUTH AFRICA COULD ATTRACT ANC VOTERS
4 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Individual tiramisu and caramel trifles
This classic egg-and-coffee custard makes a stunning summer dessert
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Don't horse about when it comes to being COVID-positive
This remains a notifiable disease but the lockdown no longer exists. Although it is not much more severe then a common cold, make sure you have contingency plans in place should you need someone else to take care of your horses, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Mitsubishi's limited edition double cab
The Mitsubishi Triton GLX offers everything bakkie owners will ever need from a work or leisure vehicle, says the manufacturer.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing with bovine Johne's disease
There is no treatment for bovine Johne's disease. While certain antibiotics may provide some temporary relief, infected cattle will inevitably die.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Hardening tomato seedlings
Hardening off seedlings results in stronger, healthier plants with higher yields.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
New targeted therapeutics herald a medical revolution
As the knowledge of the subtleties of cannabis compounds and the complex functions of the endocannabinoid system advances, targeted therapeutics is positioned to transform patient care.
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Outlook for the red meat industry
Livestock product prices will remain at current levels, with some upwards movement possible for lamb, while expected lower grain prices will improve profitability of intensive livestock.
3 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Farmers brought peace, prosperity
During the 1840s, the frontier of the Eastern Cape was a dangerous place to farm, but the intrepid spirit of some farmers brought prosperity and peace to the region, says Graham Jooste.
4 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Be aware of cauliflower's special requirements
Cauliflower is very sensitive to a boron deficiency, much more so than other cruciferous crops, writes Bill Kerr
2 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A more holistic way of farming
In this article, Zunel van Eeden, a master's student at North-West University, explains why integrated pest management provides short as well as long-term, sustainable benefits.
7 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The ARC's farm assessment toolkit
The Agricultural Research Council's Farm Assessment Toolkit has been developed to allow for the evaluation of a farm in a scientific manner, using the natural resource base of the farm as a foundation.
5 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Permaculture nurtures life into barren soil
Kathryn Eybers and Ross Dwyer have transformed a degraded ostrich farm into an economically viable, vibrant healthy ecosystem. She spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
8 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Changeable decade ahead for agriculture
Agriculture is South Africa has faced unprecedented challenges over the past few years, yet, for the most part, has survived the storms. In the latest Baseline Outlook for the agriculture sector, compiled by the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy, the next decade is purported to hold the key to future success.
4 min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Boost profit by using available genetic resources
Dr Japie van der Westhuizen, general manager of SA Stud Book, describes how to make use of animal genetic resources to select for sustainable profit in beef cattle from a stud and commercial perspective.
10+ min |
October 27, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
KZN residents urged to vaccinate their animals against rabies
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging animal owners to vaccinate their animals to prevent the spread of rabies and reduce the risk of human infection and death.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Calls for support after devastating veld fires
The agriculture sector in the North West had to overcome numerous severe challenges during the past year, of which the loss of more than a million hectares to veld fires was probably the worst, said Willem de Chavonnes Vrucht, Agri North West chairperson. The large-scale foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks also added to the woes of the sector, he said.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Association says UK government must act fast on artificial fertilisers
UK-based charity The Soil Association has started a petition urging government to put a plan in place to reduce the use of fossilbased artificial fertilisers on local farms. The association said if the government did not do something urgently, they risked missing its climate goals.
1 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
AGL'S locally blended lubricants to benefit the agriculture sector
An extension of the localisation partnership between global brand ExxonMobil and African Group Lubricants (AGL) holds the promise of an abundant harvest for South Africa's agriculture sector.
3 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Farm accidents: be very careful
Agriculture is a big employer and is also one of the deadliest professions, ranking alongside construction and mining as the most dangerous industry.
4 min |
October 20, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Some physiological disorders of cabbages
Oedema, bursting cabbages, tip burn and cold damage may cause concern but they can be prevented and managed
2 min |