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Farmer's Weekly
SA's Disaster Relief System: Making A Bad Situation Worse
The release of disaster relief funds is a contentious issue in South Africa, writes Dr Christo Coetzee, researcher and lecturer at the North-West University’s African Centre for Disaster Management. According to him, the country needs a proactive approach to disaster relief to ensure a sustainable, profitable agricultural industry, and to safeguard food security.
5 min |
24 February 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Dry Spell Should Cue A Rethink On Farming In SA
Increasing incidences of drought and worsening environmental conditions, including soil infertility and higher than average temperatures, raise serious questions about South Africa’s ability to farm sustainably in the long term. Oxfam SA argues that South Africa can only continue to produce enough food if it addresses societal inequalities.
4 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
The Future Of The Red Meat Industry
The Red Meat Producers’ Organisation and other key players agree that the industry must take ownership of its future and provide its own funding accordingly.
2 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Success With Sweet Piquante Peppers
Sweet piquanté peppers, popularly known as peppadews, require all the attention a farmer can spare to produce good results. Limpopo farmer, Jaco Kriel, spoke to Gerhard Uys about producing this challenging but rewarding crop.
4 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Looking After a Breeding Boar
Boars are usually culled or sent for slaughter at 30 to 36 months of age.
2 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Spacing, Competition & Yield
We sometimes tend to make assumptions about how a crop will react without considering the survival mechanisms inherited from its wild ancestors.
2 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
The Brightest Ideas Yet
Modern headlamps are slim and compact, yet use advanced lighting and reflector technology to produce extremely powerful illumination.
2 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Dressage: A Must For All Riders
Even if you’ve ridden for years, a regular dressage lesson will open up a new world for you.
2 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
The Royal Drakensbergers Of Lesotho
Lesotho’s royal grazing land is remote and harsh, at an elevation of 2 275m and with temperatures sometimes dropping to -12°C. Despite these unforgiving conditions, the 580 Drakensberger cattle that run on this land thrive. Annelie Coleman spoke to Lesotho’s King Letsie III about this remarkable herd.
4 min |
28 April 2017
Farmer's Weekly
First-Time Baking: Polenta Cake With Orange Syrup
Demanding only the most basic kitchen skills, this delicious, classic polenta cake is the best way to start your personal experiments in baking.
1 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Exhaust Gas Recycling
This technology lowers combustion temperature and thereby decreases fuel consumption. But it can cause engine problems.
3 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing With Spotted Wilt Virus
Growing Swiss Chard
2 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Growing Swiss Chard
This vegetable has a place in every home garden, says vegetable specialist
2 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing With Downer Cows
With good preparation, this phenomenon can be prevented in communal areas
2 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
2020 & Beyond: A Vision For The SA Beef Industry
If South Africa’s beef industry wants to become a serious competitor on the world stage, it must replace exports of ‘cheap meat’ with higher-value cuts, says livestock genetics consultant, Dr Michael Bradfield. He spoke to Lloyd Phillips about the way forward for the industry.
5 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Are South African Farms Over-Valued?
Farm values depend on multiple variables and the decision to invest in farmland is determined, in part, by the prevailing political and policy environment.
3 min |
15 September 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Are Rhinos Becoming Too Expensive To Keep?
It is becoming increasingly expensive for the majority of private and state-run parks in South Africa to protect their rhinos effectively from poaching, according to Anthony Minnaar, of the Department of Criminology and Security Science at the School of Criminal Justice, College of Law at the University of South Africa. He was speaking at the recent International Rural Crime Conference in Pretoria.The views expressed in our weekly opinion piece do not necessarily reflect those of Farmer’s Weekly.
4 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Agri SA: New President, New Energy, New Strategy
Free State farmer, Dan Kriek, was elected Agri SA’s new president during its congress in October. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about the association’s new strategy, and its vision to achieve ‘unity about agriculture’, a scenario in which all authorities agree on agriculture’s critical role.
5 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Technology Without Tantrums
The latest tractor technology may be complex, but it’s remarkably easy to operate, says Joe Spencer.
2 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Bringing Your Puppy Home
A badly brought-up dog can end up dysfunctional and even a threat to people. Ensure that your puppy is securely housed and properly socialised from the start, urges Shane Brody.
3 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Bacterial Disease Control
Bacterial Disease Control
2 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
The Basics Of Subdividing: Part 1
The assistance of a land surveyor is key to ensuring lawful procedure. Altus Strydom, chairperson of the South African Geomatics Institute, spoke to Gerhard Uys.
3 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Townie - Some Good News Would Be Nice
Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe recently promised that there would be no load-shedding this winter.
1 min |
May 25, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Using Nitrogen Smartly: Part 2
Using Nitrogen Smartly: Part 2
2 min |
May 25, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Only Private Sector Can Boost Rural Development
While rural development is supposed to be a key focus of the South African government, the state is failing in this obligation. Veteran rural development expert Jimmy Lonsdale believes the private sector should take over this responsibility to ensure that meaningful rural development is achieved as soon as possible.
3 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Saving The Cape Vulture
Saving The Cape Vulture
3 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Lightning Strikes And Heatwaves
Lightning Strikes And Heatwaves
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing With Powdery Mildew
Dealing With Powdery Mildew
2 min |
February 2, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Welpic Dormers: Breeding For Exceptional Genetics
At the recent 2016 National Dormer Sale in Bloemfontein, a Welpic Dormer ram achieved the second-best price of R51 000. Mike Burgess visited JP Potgieter (26) to see how and why he is making an impact in the Dormer stud industry just three years after settling on the farm, Oude Woning, in the Lady Grey district of the Eastern Cape.
5 min |
20 January 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Data Is The Future
Futurist Craig Wing says big data, the Internet of things and blockchain technology will play a key role in business in the future. Those in agriculture definitely stand to benefit from keeping up with the changes.
5 min |