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Farmer's Weekly - July 21, 2023

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I dette nummeret

The pitfalls and benefits of diversifying your farming operation. Reasons for declining
women numbers in agrifood systems report. Rooibos producers form association
to promote their interests. Straightforward new maize hedging strategy proposed. The functional and efficient Hugenooti a truly South African cattle breed.

The status of women in agrifood systems

Declines in women's employment in agrifood systems are evident in most regions, and few women are involved in the more profitable activities across various value chains, according to a new report.

5 mins

How to grow bananas

This article contained points to consider when establishing a new banana plantation.

3 mins

Ample harvests and robust grain output set to slow food inflation in SA

South Africa had a challenging start to the 2022/23 summer crop season. Excessive rain slowed the planting activity in various regions from October 2022, when the season started, until the end of the year.

3 mins

Farmers take action against livestock theft

Theft of livestock is leaving many farmers out of pocket. Annelie Coleman writes about SAPS and local farmers' initiatives.

3 mins

Ceres Fruit Growers celebrates its centenary

Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) is celebrating 100 years in business. The company, which owns 50% of Tru-Cape, handles about 135 000t a year of fresh apples and pears of shareholders and nonshareholders, representing roughly eight million packed cartons for the local and export markets.

1 mins

Project to boost agri jobs for youth in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal’s minister of agriculture recently outlined strategies to support young farmers as he visited a number of projects around the province. He praised the creation of jobs in the region. Jyothi Laldas reports.

2 mins

Good trading season ahead for cotton farmers, report shows

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Cotton and Wool Outlook 2023 showed a steady increase in global trade. The projection in the report indicated an increase of up to 43 million bales, the second-highest total since 2012/13.

1 mins

Event marks progress in cannabis sector

The Phakisa Action Lab was convened recently to prioritise more urgent policy implementation.

3 mins

Climate goals should not stunt Africa's growth

Developing countries are bemoaning the heavy burden of reaching climate goals as pressure mounts in the lead-up to the next Conference of the Parties (COP28) that will be held in Dubai in December.

2 mins

EU's carbon border tax: new report shows Africa stands to lose billions in revenue every year

Prof David Luke, strategic director at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the London School of Economics and Political Science, discusses the EU’s new carbon border tax, and its possible impact on Africa.

4 mins

Land reform will not result in 15% growth

Giving land to inexperienced farmers while retaining property rights will not improve agricultural sustainability. Fixing problems such as load-shedding, vaccine shortages and infrastructure will, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

3 mins

Rooibos producers positioned for growth

Werner Nieuwoudt, chairperson of the newly formed Rooibos Tea Producers’ Association, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the launch and vision of the organisation, and how rooibos farmers could benefit.

5 mins

Get more bang for your buck by diversifying

Diversification enables farmers to spread risk and add additional income streams, but within the opportunities lie some hazards. Lindi Botha spoke to farmers who have successfully integrated their current operations through multicropping and other methods about how to tackle this juggling act without dropping the ball.

8 mins

How to spot a potential top-class dressage horse

Horses are expensive, and if you choose to buy a horse with a well-defined lineage in any sporting discipline, it is not unusual to pay in excess of R100 000 for an unbacked filly or colt. But what should you be looking for before making this kind of investment? Janine Ryan reports.

4 mins

Hugenoot: SA's beef cattle genetic treasure

The award-winning Koperkop Hugenoot stud has proved the breed’s economic value in the exacting farming conditions south of the Soutpansberg. Owners Henk and Gerda van Rensburg told Annelie Coleman how the breed fares in an area where animal diseases such as redwater, heartwater and anaplasmosis are rampant.

5 mins

A new strategy for maize marketing

Markus Monteiro, Bennie Grové and Nicolette Matthews of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State provide an alternative hedging strategy for the South African maize market.

4 mins

The bagrada bug: a serious threat after transplanting

The bagrada stink bug is an important pest worldwide, and can cause severe economic losses for brassica farmers, warns Bill Kerr.

2 mins

SOIL HEALTH: Why liming the soil is so important

Applying lime is an often-overlooked soil maintenance practice in farming. But abused soil can be very costly to repair, and can lead to irreversible conditions, such as soil erosion and desertification.

2 mins

CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE: The basics of growing stooling rye

Besides improving the physical, chemical, hydrological and biological properties of the soil, this pasture crop can be used as animal feed.

2 mins

The horse: integral to Native American culture for 500 years

It is well known that the Spanish introduced horses to North America. Little did the settlers realise that the local inhabitants would adopt the feral horses into their traditions, says Dr Mac.

2 mins

Sleep over in charming Eendracht, one of the top small hotels in the country

Dorp Street, the historical heart of Stellenbosch, is quieter than some other parts of the town, yet offers many attractions close by. And it's here that you'll find the delightful Eendracht Hotel, says Brian Berkman.

4 mins

The fascinating tale of 'unicorns' in Africa

David M Witelson, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand, tells how the mixing of foreign beliefs with local ones in colonial South Africa hid the identity of a mysterious indigenous animal.

3 mins

Babcock and BULL: a dream team

Babcock has partnered with BULL to become the exclusive supplier of BULL tractor-loader-backhoes and skid-steer loaders in Southern Africa.

2 mins

Apple and Cheddar cheese rolls

With their simple and satisfying flavour combination, these easy-to-make cheese rolls are an anytime treat that will delight family and friends.

1 mins

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Farmer's Weekly Description:

Forlegger: CTP-Limited-t/a-Farmer’s-Weekly

Kategori: Business

Språk: English

Hyppighet: Fortnightly

Farmer’s Weekly is an agricultural magazine based in South Africa, targeting the whole of Southern Africa. The magazine is committed to advancing the interests of the region’s farmers and its agricultural industry by serving as a mouthpiece for the industry and by keeping its readers informed of the latest developments in the agricultural sector.