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Farmer's Weekly
Forestry SA Reports Advances In Transformation And Training
While South Africa’s forestry sector should be proud of the fact that it is a national leader in implementing broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) and other transformation initiatives, much more could still be achieved in this regard.
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June 7, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
SA Economy Expected To Gain Momentum Following The Election
While economic growth could still be slow in the immediate future, the winds of change are blowing more strongly, according to the chief economist at Old Mutual, Johann Els.
1 min |
June 7, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Reviving The South African Beef Shorthorn
Allistair and Laurence Brown, owners of the Duncraggan and Primeston Beef Shorthorn studs, produced the 2018 Agricultural Research Council National Special Performance Beef Shorthorn bull. Mike Burgess visited the brothers’ farm near Alexandria in the Eastern Cape.
5 min |
June 7, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
New CEO For Agri Western Cape
Jannie Strydom took over the reins as CEO of Agri Western Cape in March, after the retirement of Carl Opperman, who served in this position for 20 years. Strydom spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
5 min |
June 7, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Dealing With The Bias In SA's Labour Tenancy Claims System
Based on his extensive experience in representing mostly KwaZulu-Natal landowners in labour tenancy claims lodged against them, attorney Rob McCarthy of McCarthy and Associates believes the process is inherently biased in favour of claimants. He speaks to Lloyd Phillips about this challenge, and gives landowners advice on how best to fight false labour tenancy claims.
5 min |
May 31, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
First-Hand Experience Of An African Retail Giant
South Africa’s Shoprite Group has had to jump over numerous hurdles to expand its network of stores across Africa. Today, as the largest retailer on the continent, the group sources produce from 450 South African farmers and 700 farmers from elsewhere in Africa. Dr Johan van Deventer, general manager of Freshmark, the group’s fresh produce division, believes that trustworthy relationships have been at the heart of this success. He spoke to Lindi Botha.
5 min |
July 19, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Performance Testing For The Commercial Breeder: Part 2
Performance testing involves more than simply weighing an animal at certain stages; it requires the evaluation of all economically important traits, from conception to marketing. This is according to Thokozani Ndonga, senior research technician at the Agricultural Research Council, Irene.
3 min |
July 19, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Plastic Packaging Should Focus On Recycling
There is ‘no silver bullet’ to address South Africa’s plastic conundrum, according to Lorren de Kock, project manager for the circular plastics economy at the Worldwide Fund for Nature – South Africa. However, the fruit industry can start addressing the issue by moving away from packaging that is aesthetically pleasing to recyclable and reusable packaging methods.
4 min |
July 19, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
A Classroom In Your Pocket
With South Africa’s ageing farming population, a new generation of farmers is needed to secure the future of the industry. But with the high cost of education, and limited space in tertiary facilities, the youth and farm workers are discouraged from embarking on this path. Lindi Botha spoke to Agricolleges International founder Howard Blight about accessible education at a fraction of the cost.
5 min |
July 19, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
How To Weed Potato Lands
This article focused on the best way to apply herbicides and eradicate weeds with the minimum risk to potato crops.
2 min |
July 19, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Meatmasters: Bred For Tough Conditions And Good Meat
Jean Du Plessis Refers to Himself as a ‘bush Breeder’, Someone Who Selects With the Eye and Farms in Harmony With His Natural Environment. Sabrina Dean Visited Him in the Arid Northern Cape to Find Out More About His Extensive Meatmaster Sheep Farming Operation.
6 min |
July 26, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
A Word Of Warning For Start-up Producers
Recently I heard of a proposed project that planned to produce 90t of tilapia annually from a green house based system in the southern coastal region of South Africa.
2 min |
July 26, 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 |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Pay A Bit Extra, Get A Lot More
Pay A Bit Extra, Get A Lot More
1 min |
Farmer's Weekly 15 December 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Fighting Disease With Genetic Engineering
20 JANUARY 1989
2 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
Spot Disease-Resistant Roosters
Spot Disease-Resistant Roosters
1 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
EU Supports South Africa Suspending Its Citrus Exports
EU Supports South Africa Suspending Its Citrus Exports
1 min |
17 November 2017
Farmer's Weekly
100 Years Of John Deere Tractors
One of the greatest success stories in the agricultural machinery industry started a century ago with the launch of the Waterloo Boy tractor in the US Midwest. Joe Spencer reports.
2 min |
April 13, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Blockchain: The Future Of Agricultural Trade
Many farmers are investing in new technologies that can help increase production and efficiency at farm level, but the uptake of digital trading technology has been slower. As a result, farmers are losing out on the opportunity to increase their share of profit earned along the agricultural value chain.
4 min |
April 20, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
From Our Archives - Good Future For Crocodiles
From Our Archives - Good Future For Crocodiles
3 min |
April 20, 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Fallout Of US-China Trade War On Soya Bean Sector
Fallout Of US-China Trade War On Soya Bean Sector
2 min |