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Farmer's Weekly
Bad news budget policy speech by minister
Minister Enoch Godongwana said economic activity remained severely limited by continued shortages of electricity, deteriorating freight rail performance and slow port operations
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December 08, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Top journalists and farmers announced
Excellence in agricultural journalism was celebrated at the Agricultural Writers Association's Farmer, Agriculturist and New Entrant of the Year Awards held recently in the Western Cape
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December 08, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Programme drives advancement for small-scale farmers in KZN
Livestock and crop farmers in KZN received an agricultural development plan to help grow their income
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December 08, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
KZN coffee collective drives growth, investment opportunities in agriculture
A KwaZulu-Natal-based coffee farmer is building a support base to increase coffee farming in rural areas
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December 08, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Paper over plastic for South Africans
The farming industry is encouraged to choose paper packaging for its environment-friendly benefits
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December 08, 2023
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Accolades for best dairy farmers of 2023
The country's top achievers in breeding superior animals were recently awarded
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December 08, 2023
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Stock and game theft has far-reaching effects for many farmers in South Africa
Farmers have lost faith in law enforcement and are not reporting all crimes
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December 08, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Port chaos poses a threat not just to agriculture but to the entire business sector and economy
In the intricate web of global trade, the efficient movement of goods is paramount. Nowhere is this more evident than in the agriculture sector, where timely transportation of produce is critical to ensuring food security and economic stability.
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December 08, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
West Africa can cash in on its plastic waste
Recyling of West Africa's plastic waste, which has also become an urgent environmental issue globally, could be fuelling the region's economy instead of polluting the ocean, say experts.
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December 08, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A historic building with spectacular views and the latest tech enhancements
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town offers a wide range of attractions and accommodations in the heart of the working harbour, says Brian Berkman, who went to see the latest improvements at the centre
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Fighting succulent poachers with sniffer dogs
A boost in the global demand for collectable ornamental’ plants has seen the illegal trade in South African succulents rocket in recent years. Mike Burgess explores a new Endangered Wildlife Trust tactic.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Getting the best out of pear orchards
GA Erasmus en Seuns Boerdery in the Western Cape Overberg won the award for the best income per hectare for pears in this year's Two-a-Day Awards Ceremony. George Erasmus and Nico Ferreira spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the farm's pear production strategy.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
From a DJ to a farmer
Lubabalo Ngcwembe, Eastern Cape finalist for the 2023 Agricultural Research Council's National Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Award that aims to honour the county's best emerging beef farmers, is from the Qonce area. Mike Burgess recently visited him to better understand his unique experiences.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
How Kalahari puff adders react to climate change may be key to their survival strategies
Wits University PhD candidate Azraa Ebrahim tells Farmer's Weekly of her research on puff adder thermal biology and space use, and dispels some of the fears that people have of these fascinating creatures.
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December 01, 2023
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Why are so many of us bad at listening?
Outstanding managers are always good communicators, and good communicators are always good listeners, says Peter Hughes.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Witzenberg worker scoops Prestige Agri Awards title
Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group in Witzenberg, was recently crowned the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards winner.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Female farmworkers march
About 100 women marched to Parliament to urge government to improve conditions in the agriculture sector, writes Jyothi Laldas.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Pupils shine as EduPlant finals winners are announced
Pressing global challenges of climate change, food sovereignty, and ecological conservation are addressed through the EduPlant competition, writes Jyothi Laldas.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
South African farmers actively participate in conservation efforts
WWF sustainable food systems manager says cost of living is the most severe global risk over next two years, writes Glenneis Kriel.
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December 01, 2023
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New Grain SA CEO described as 'ideal choice'
Grain SA chairperson Derek Mathews has welcomed the appointment of officer of the organisation, describing him as the ideal choice.
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December 01, 2023
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KZN 2023/25 agri internship programme begins
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently welcomed 97 new graduate interns.
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December 01, 2023
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Citrus yields get a boost
These brothers installed computerised irrigation and fertigation systems to improve their citrus yields.
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December 01, 2023
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Unpacking the value of AGOA two decades on
The African Growth and Opportunity Act deal expires in 2025. In this article, Prof David Luke at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, London School of Economics and Political Science, looks at what it’s achieved in 23 years.
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December 01, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Africa needs to take advantage of these technologies
In this article, we look at irrigation technologies that can help improve African farmers' crop yields and profits. prikkel extended
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November 24, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
The impressive GWM P-Series LTD
It is remarkable how the motoring industry, much like the agriculture sector, goes up and down. The technological advancements recently introduced in multiple vehicles across various price brackets demonstrate how affordable technology has become.
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November 24, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
A 'flop' that turned into a winning wine
If you are looking for a dessert wine or something different to pair with a cheese board or oysters, try Delheim Estate’s Noble Late Harvest, Edelspatz Riesling.
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November 24, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Global warming and heat stress in horses
The maximum daily temperatures are climbing globally, and stable management approaches may have to be changed
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November 24, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Getting your soil ready for carrot planting
Carrots have a deep root system and this needs to be taken into account when preparing the soil for this crop
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November 24, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Counting the cost of the highly pathogenic avian flu outbreak on country
Zimbini Mdlulwa, director of Agricultural Economic Services at the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, looks at the socio-economic impact of the bird flu outbreak sweeping the poultry industry across the country.
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November 24, 2023
Farmer's Weekly
Keep the pest police on call
Bats and owls have a significant contribution to make to controlling pests on farms. Provide them with adequate housing, and these insect and rodent eaters will offer a cost-effective, consistent pest-control service. Lindi Botha looks at best practices for building and erecting owl and bat boxes.
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