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Farmer's Weekly - February 09, 2024

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Huge commercial potential for alpaca production in South Africa. How a citrus company manages to stand out in a crowded market. Getting an irrigation system to suit your crop, climate and soil. Dedication, hard work and good support are a recipe for success for award-winning farmworker. Frequent flooding in KZN will be the new reality if action is not taken.

Getting the full picture of the KZN floods

Prof Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu of the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an expert in urban planning explains why the KZN floods are so devastating and what can be done to deal with damaging weather events.

3 mins

ABC of highveld lucerne

It can be one of the most profitable of crops if you know what you are doing.

3 mins

KZN floods put pressure on farmers

Agriculture was not spared during the recent flooding in KwaZulu-Natal, which left large parts of the province devastated last month, writes Jyothi Laldas.

3 mins

COP28 less anti-animal than previous meetings

The role of agriculture, including the livestock sector as part of the solution to climate change, was clearly recognised at COP28.

3 mins

Branded fruit has ever more value in a high-volume market

In 2023, mandarin brand ClemenGold celebrated its 20th anniversary, quashing sceptics and proving that fruit branding does provide good returns. Lindi Botha spoke to Nico van Schalkwyk, marketing executive at Fruitalyst, the company behind the marketing of ClemenGold, about why this brand continues to be successful in a crowded citrus market.

6 mins

What 2024 has in store for global cotton and wool production

While the outlook for cotton and wool in terms of global trade and production is not looking very promising in terms of growth, a large decline is also not expected.

4 mins

Former seasonal worker wins top farming award

Vivian Jakobs of Crispy Farming recently won the Western Cape Agri Prestige Awards Competition of 2023. Glenneis Kriel went to find out more about this inspiring farm manager.

4 mins

Why alpaca is a good choice for South Africa

While most commonly produced in South America, the alpaca's grazing habits and adaptability to diverse climates make it an attractive option for farmers wishing to diversify production, reports Janine Ryan.

5 mins

Get the most from your irrigation system

Water is a big determinant of the success of a crop. But far more than just availability, how water is applied, when, and how much, is nothing short of a science. Lindi Botha spoke to experts about how an irrigation system should be approached for best results.

8 mins

Zoonotic diseases: Part 2

In the second part of this series on zoonosis, we look at the world's most notorious zoonotic disease: rabies.

5 mins

A brief history of the wild Mustang

The Mustang descended from French and English horse breeds, and was introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors in the mid-1600s.

5 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.