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Farmer's Weekly
How To Extend Your Onion Harvest
It’s possible to have onions from your home garden available almost year-round, says Bill Kerr.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
More Carrot Leaf Diseases
A number of diseases target the leaves of the carrot plant. Here are the three most important ones found in South Africa, as well as how to prevent or treat them.
2 min |
Farmer's Weekly 27 April 2018
Farmer's Weekly
Developing Land: Getting The Infrastructure Right
When developing a natural area, it is crucial to integrate all facilities with the surrounding environment, thus minimising their impact.
3 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
New-look LAMMA Displays Latest Agri Innovations
The first all-indoor LAMMA show represented a new era for the UK’s largest farming equipment event. Attracting 40 000 visitors, it was a showcase for international exhibitors.
1 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The Future Of Weed Management
According to agronomy expert Leonard Oberholzer, weeds’ resistance to herbicides is expected to be one of the greatest threats to food production in years to come.
5 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Common Watermelon Diseases
Watermelons are usually grown in warm, dry areas and marketed as early as possible when prices tend to be higher. Diseases are also less likely in a drier climate.
2 min |
Farmers Weekly 15 March 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Eu Safeguard Clause Not A Concern For SA Citrus Exporters
Members of South Africa’s export citrus industry have expressed doubt that the European Commission will resort to implementing a safeguard clause intended to significantly limit citrus volumes entering the EU from this country.
1 min |
May 10, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
How To Achieve Optimal Maize Production
Maize growers often have questions on to how to maximise their crop yield and the profitability of their enterprises. Grant Pringle, a product agronomist at Pannar Seed SA, gives expert, practical answers to some of the more common queries. Lloyd Phillips reports.
4 min |
May 10, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Debunking The Myths Of Communal Farming
By developing and establishing partnerships, Luleka Mbete’s business, LM Holdings, has initiated a system that brings sorghum producers in the Eastern Cape together to link them to funding, technical expertise, markets and training.
5 min |
May 24, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa's Blossoming Fresh Produce Industry
Fresh produce industries across the globe are bombarded with new developments and trends. Jeandré van der Walt spoke to Anouk Sijmonsma, Produce Marketing Association (PMA) regional vice-president for Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia/New Zealand, and Lindie Stroebel, general manager for PMA Southern Africa, about the trends and challenges affecting the local fresh produce industry, as well as some of South Africa’s markets and competitors.
4 min |
July 26, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Surviving The Fourth Industrial Revolution
The world is about to experience profound changes in the way in which industries function, and farming is no exception. Farmers need to become aware of new technologies that may affect the profitability and global competitiveness of agricultural production.
3 min |
July 26, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Some Beetroot Basics: Part 2
This article explains how to cultivate and harvest beetroot that is ready for the market.
2 min |
July 26, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Shrinking Consumer Income Severely Affecting Meat Producers
The decline in the disposable income of South African consumers is evident in the changing purchasing patterns of red meat in the retail sector, as well as the supply and demand volatility in the primary red meat production industry.
1 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The Dawn Of Motoring
The earliest motor cars were built by hand and cost a small fortune, yet were liable to frequent breakdowns. The introduction of interchangeable parts made production easier, and reliability also improved.
2 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Landowners Help Conserve Birds Of Prey
Landowners Help Conserve Birds Of Prey
3 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Veld Survey Raises Questions About Rotational Grazing
Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins, head of research at Conservation South Africa and an associate at the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town, spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout about research findings indicating that rotational grazing management has little effect on veld characteristics across the farm fence lines of South Africa.
4 min |
August 2, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
'Stock Theft In North West Worse Than Statistics Indicate'
Stock theft remains a serious problem in North West and has increased 8% over the past financial year, according to Sakkie van Zyl, chairperson of the North West Red Meat Producers’ Organisation.
1 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Concern About 'Rushed' New Cigarette Tracking System
Rushing in a new system to track cigarettes may fail to curb the illegal cigarette trade, which is worth billions of rands, the Tobacco Industry of South Africa (TISA) has warned.
1 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Broiler Health Tips
Farmer’s Weekly spoke to various leading role players about the greatest disease threats to poultry and ways to manage these in different production systems. The consensus is that animal welfare is crucial to raising healthy, resilient broilers. Glenneis Kriel reports.
5 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Ensuring Ethical Pesticide Use In SA's Forestry Sector
With pesticide use under increasing scrutiny by governments and the private sector, stakeholders in the forestry sector should be mindful of how they use these agrochemicals. Roger Poole, chairperson of the Timber Industry Pesticide Working Group, spoke to Lloyd Phillips.
5 min |
June 14, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Saving Water And Inputs With Variable Rate Irrigation
Cost-effective farming practices and optimal efficiency are both crucial to the survival of South Africa’s sugar cane industry. Faced with dwindling sugar prices and high input costs, RCL Foods is trialling variable rate irrigation on one of their farms, with excellent results. Lindi Botha reports.
4 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Estimating Farm-level GHG Emissions: Part 2
In order to adopt good management strategies, farmers need to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions that are produced by their farms, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
2 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The ABC Of Turning Waste Into A Resource
Industrial-scale wood recycling offers numerous benefits to clients, including clearing invasive trees and vegetation and providing usable biomass.
1 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Capsicum Seed And Bacterial Spot
Capsicum seed bought from a seed company is usually free of bacterial diseases.
2 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Farmer Tests Game Export Market
This article explored the economic viability of game farming as a separate concern.
2 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Tips For Top-quality Irrigation Water For Intensive Cropping
Growers of irrigated crops need to have access to properly treated irrigation water. Mike Kruger, owner of Top Crop Nursery, explains how he uses flocculation and chlorination to maximise the safety of the water he sources from the nearby Umgeni River. Lloyd Phillips reports.
4 min |
June 21, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Putting The Punch Into Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit’s peculiar appearance and exotic name are enough to make anyone take a second look. But beyond novelty appeal, the fruit holds considerable promise for South African producers. Lindi Botha visited Howard Blight at his nursery near Tzaneen to learn about this remarkable crop.
6 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
The Athleticism Of The Arab
Arabs are not only beautiful, but also excel at many disciplines, including dressage and showjumping. They are well known for their stamina in endurance races and make exceptional horses for children, writes Dr Mac.
2 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
Growing Good Carrots: Part 2
How to plant, fertilise and irrigate carrots to ensure a large, top-quality crop.
2 min |
June 28, 2019
Farmer's Weekly
How To Reduce The Risk Of Viruses
Seed is a potential source of viruses in capsicums.
2 min |