Business
Farmer's Weekly
The importance of a business plan
A business plan is critical if you need investors or financing. In this article, Janine Ryan looks at the basics of developing a sound and attractive business plan for your farming operation.
6 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The basics of budgeting
In this article, we look at the basics of budgeting, how you should go about devising a budget, and why it is essential to keep your business and private budgets separate.
5 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Growing chickpeas, beans, peas and lentils
In this article, we look at the climatic requirements for the optimal growth of pulses in South Africa.
7 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A general guideline to embryo flushing and transfer
Embryo flushing and transfer makes it possible for cows with outstanding genetic potential to produce many more offspring than with simply using natural mating
7 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The amazing history of the Avoca studs
The Orpen family has been farming near Barkly East in the Eastern Cape since 1866. Gavin Isted looks at the history of the farm and the current production methods used for running the Avoca cattle and sheep studs.
8 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Burgundy Exchange promotes winemaking skills
Ten farmworkers recently left South Africa for Burgundy to hone their winemaking and viticulture skills.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
eThekwini agro-ecology hubs to assist farmers
A new project in eThekwini aims to focus on creating sustainable projects and food security
2 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Organic trace minerals lead to huge return on investment
Trace minerals serve an important role in the growth of cattle
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Indonesian farmers take a new approach to improve farming
The UN has commended Indonesian farmers who are taking a more climate-friendly agricultural approach by putting an end to the burning of land in the area.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Fires destrov more than 400 000ha in North West
Close to 450 000ha had been destroyed by veld fires in North West by 6 September, according to Naudé Pienaar, Agri North West assistant manager.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Sugar levy, failing municipal infrastructure among factors leading to RCL losses
Load-shedding and high feed costs revealed to have affected RCL’s earnings
2 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
South African Wagyu beef a hit at Hong Kong expo
Wagyu SA, the cattle breeder’s society for Wagyu in the country, recently took the initiative to attend an international food expo on behalf of its members. Wagyu SA and its affiliate, Certified Wagyu Beef (CWB), took a booth at the internationally renowned Hong Kong Food Expo, held from 17 to 21 August, to assist its members in their drive to increase South African Wagyu beef exports.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Competition Commission to offer workshops
The Competition Commission’s Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) has embarked on a series of workshops with small and emerging farmers where the FPMI will engage farmers on their experiences.
1 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa's consumer food inflation likely to continue slowing
One would be forgiven for missing crucial economic data releases during the busy calendar of the BRICS summit in the week of 25 August in South Africa.
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
What makes the ideal feedlot weaner?
This article looked at what the feedlot manager looks for in an animal.
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Eritrea's Msilam Dam to bolster food security and change lives for the better
Eritrea has limited fresh water: its erratic rainfall has left most of the country arid. This is a challenge for Eritreans who depend on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods.
3 min |
September 22, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Eggs baked in peri-peri chicken livers
This delicious and nutritious meal can be made for around R100, and is worth trying even if you're not on a budget.
1 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
King Charles's cheeky steed
At the Trooping the Colour ceremony, held in June, Britain's king rode a tall, feisty mare called Noble, who had been presented to him by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, known as the 'Mounties'.
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Rugged aesthetic, bold road presence
JAC Motors South Africa recently introduced the latest addition to its line-up, the T8 2.0L CTI Super Lux double cab.
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing with white blister rust on your cabbages
Cronartium ribicola is a species of rust fungus in the family Cronartiaceae that causes white blister rust
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The patriotic carrot
An urban legend holds that orange carrots were bred to honour Prince William of Orange. But is it true?
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The flavourful African horned cucumber
It seems ridiculous that the delicious horned cucumber is not a regular feature on the fruit shelves of our local supermarkets, because it is grown commercially in a host of other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and the US.
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Sustainable irrigation vital for soil health
Irrigation is not only key to providing essential water to crops, especially in drier regions, but it is also crucial for improving the health of your soil.
6 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Ignore at your peril: when economic laws kick in
The monthly decrease in milk production experienced since mid-2022 shows that several milk producers have reached the tipping point and may eventually cease dairy operations
2 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The dilemma of cannabis production in Nigeria
Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families. This study by Gernot Klantschnig, associate professor in International Criminology at the University of Bristol, Ediomo-Ubong Nelson, Africa research project coordinator at the Global Drug Policy Observatory at Swansea University, and Janet Ogundairo, a doctoral candidate and research fellow at the University of Ibadancalls, says it is time to rethink drug laws.
4 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Feet on the solid earth of the Klein Karoo, but with their hearts in the heavens
Brian Berkman meets hosts Bartel and Karin du Toit, who pride themselves on their luxurious yet very comfortable country boutique hotel located on a diversified farm with ostriches, alfalfa, barley and maize.
4 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
An overview of litchi production
In this article, we look at who the biggest litchi producers are in the world, the cultural significance of this popular fruit, and the most popular litchi cultivars globally.
6 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
State interference sours Irish dairy
A peek over the farm gate into an Irish dairy farm reveals that although the grass is certainly greener, farmers are facing unprecedented challenges that are placing their survival at risk. The O'Connor family spoke to Lindi Botha about countering the headwinds and sustaining production.
10 min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Boosting soil fertility to prevent soil degradation
Soil degradation presents a serious threat to food production, but there are ways to prevent it by improving soil fertility with methods such as adding organic matter and practising crop rotation.
10+ min |
15 September 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Elevating the Cinderella of grains to princess status
In an ocean of pricey super-foods, soya stands out as being so cheap that its value is often downplayed. Used predominantly for animal feed, soya beans for human consumption faces a significant marketing problem, one which the Cloete family in Mpumalanga are tackling at every opportunity to elevate this humble bean to its deserved spot on our plates.
7 min |