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Farmer's Weekly
Mazavaroo - A Mauritian Veld Fire In Your Mouth
I have known grown men to drink Tabasco straight from the bottle, while others in brave response chewed maniacally on raw chillies. But if you are a chilli fan, one of the most complex ways to enjoy this curious combination of flavour and pain is mazavaroo.
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Harvesting the ‘Hands-free Hectare'
The ground-breaking Hands-free Hectare project (see FW issue of 24 March 2017), which sought to grow a crop using only autonomous vehicles, has come to an end with a successful harvest.
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Why Can't That Cow Stand Up? (Part 2)
There are several reasons why an animal may be unable to stand up on its own. If you discover it in time, you may be able to save its life. Here are tips on preventing and treating this condition.
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Water-use "Tattoos"for Plants
Water-use "Tattoos" for Plants
1 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
SA Wine Industry Struggling To Cope With Drought
SA Wine Industry Struggling To Cope With Drought
1 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Ethical chicken farming a win-win Formula
Red Barn free - range chicken and egg farm started from necessity but grew into a passion. In addition to eggs and whole chickens, it also produces speciality products Jay Ferreira reports.
6 min |
Farmer's Weekly 3 March 2017
Farmer's Weekly
The Many Rewards of Game Farming in the Karoo
Game animals have brought a new dimension to farm life in the arid Karoo. Roelof Bezuidenhout spoke to Neil Dodds and Rob Hobson, two farmers from Jansenville, who have combined game with small stock.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 3 March 2017
Farmer's Weekly
A Concise History of Hydroponics
While hydroponic farming has been around since the Middle Ages, many developments over the years have made it far more efficient and affordable. Prof Gert Venter explains.
4 min |
Farmer's Weekly 3 March 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Global Food Demand And Prices To Decrease Over Next Decade
The “Agricultural outlook 2017-2026” report, compiled by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, as well as the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, forecasts that over the next decade, demand for agricultural products will slow considerably, causing real prices of most agricultural and fish commodities to follow a slightly declining trend, thereby keeping them below previous peaks.
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 18 August 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Townie Sport, Politics & Sharks
After golf, my next-best event to watch on TV is F1 Grand Prix.
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 18 August 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Getting Started With Bananas (1)
To turn banana farming into a profitable venture, production must be well planned.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 18 May 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Dairy BLUP Basics
Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) brings together many aspects of animal breeding, and provides the most accurate and precise genetic evaluations possible.
1 min |
Farmers Weekly 18 May 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Hippo Mills Turns 90!
The Hippo hammer mill was launched at the 1928 Pietermaritzburg Royal Show. Joe Spencer takes a closer look at the company.
1 min |
Farmers Weekly 18 May 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Consider This Before Investing In Desalination
Desalination is an increasingly attractive tool to mitigate drought-associated risks. Gerrit van der Merwe and Hermias Nieuwoudt spoke to Glenneis Kriel about some important factors to take into consideration before installing a filtering plant.
5 min |
Farmers Weekly 18 May 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Becoming A Motorcyclist: Part 1
On a farm, a motorcycle is a substitute for a horse. There is no doubt that motorcycling is dangerous, but you have certain advantages over driving a car.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 18 May 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Townie - Jacky Penny's obituary
Tragically, my much-loved Jack Russell, Penny, died a few days ago.
2 min |
Farmers Weekly 18 May 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Irrigating Your Crop
The water-holding capacity of the growing medium determines how often and how much to irrigate.
2 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
SA Hunting Poised For Growth
Arthur Rudman, veteran game rancher and member of the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa and Wildlife Ranching South Africa, speaks to Roelof Bezuidenhout about the future of the hunting industry in this country and across the continent.
5 min |
April 12, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Wheat Industry Plan Gains Momentum
In 2012, South Africa’s wheat industry launched the Wheat Industry Plan to alleviate the country’s dependence on grain imports. Andries Theron, chairperson of Grain SA’s winter cereals working group, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about progress made with implementing the plan.
6 min |
January 18, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
A Call For Integrated Research
54 YEARS AGO In this report, Prof H.O. Monnig, former chairperson of the South African Science Advisory Council, explained the importance of co-operation between universities and research councils.
4 min |
January 18, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The R5 Million Racing Pigeon
Golden Prince, currently the most expensive pigeon in the world, is owned by two South African fanciers. Thomas Smit reports.
2 min |
7 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Grain & Oilseed: Too Much In The Silo, Too Little In The Bank
The Rabobank agricultural commodity report is a useful tool for helping farmers plan production around expected global commodity prices. According to the 2018 report, commodity prices for grains and oilseeds are likely to remain under pressure due to continued global oversupply of these commodities, and other factors.
4 min |
8 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
No Quick Recovery For Game Prices
High supply, low demand and the impact of the drought on income and production costs has resulted in the recent downward trend in the prices for game animals. Denene Erasmus reports.
2 min |
8 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Aquaponics: How To Get Plumper, Healthier Fish
If you want to grow plants and decent-sized fish, the first step is to get rid of those plastic circular bins.
2 min |
8 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Small-Herd Stud Farming Is BIG Business In Canada
Small commercial beef producers and stud breeders make up a large and valuable part of Canada’s cattle value chain. While in Alberta, Gerhard Uys, who recently visited Farmfair International, a Canadian agricultural show, visited three farming families that run small, profitable commercial herds.
7 min |
8 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
More About African Horse Sickness
Thanks to medical advances, the prognosis of this feared disease has improved, says Dr Mac.
2 min |
8 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Fine Arabian Horses Need Lots Of Loving Attention
Fine Arabian Horses Need Lots Of Loving Attention
3 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Climate Change Has No Benefits
Climate Change Has No Benefits
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Growing Global Appetite Boosts Animal Protein Production
According to Rabobank’s 2018 Animal Protein Outlook, animal production is growing globally, while local production and demand echoes international trends.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Politicians And Jan Are Both Burning Me Up!
Politicians And Jan Are Both Burning Me Up!
1 min |