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Farmer's Weekly
Voema gives vim to your production
This article sought to highlight how 'new-age' liquid fertiliser contained more plant nutrients than traditional water-soluble crystalline fertilisers.
2 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
A fruity chilli species that deserves more recognition
There are many different varieties within Capsicum baccatum, ranging widely in size, shape, colour, flavour, and potency
2 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Winter pattern: cabbage in demand, but carrots less so
According to Absa AgriBusiness, weather dynamics will continue to have an impact on vegetable producers, particularly as colder temperatures strike.
2 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Mohair wins: practical tips from an Eastern Cape emerging farmer
Dintle Maphala has been farming Angora goats for the past nine years. Her hands-on approach, from breeding and grazing to mohair handling and marketing, offers a practical roadmap that emerging producers can adapt to improve their own production outcomes.
6 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Apples proven to boost health and fight disease in recent study
International research has confirmed that regular apple consumption reduces the risk of chronic diseases and promotes overall health.
2 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
South Africa’s agricultural exports remained robust in the first quarter of 2025
In a year where trade has dominated the headlines since the US started imposing higher tariffs on its trading partners, it is worth paying closer attention to agricultural export activity.
3 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Lethal military collaboration on a wild frontier
A group of African refugees made a telling contribution to the British Empire's eventual military victory over the Xhosa in 1878. Mike Burgess uncovers how the Mfengu collaborated with the British to strip the Xhosa of their land and independence during the Cape's infamous Eastern Frontier Wars.
6 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
A compact 'granny flat' in the Berg
Dear Jonno, I'm writing to you to ask for help in designing a small cottage, or so-called granny flat, for my wife and I where we can relax in our old age. The site is on a smallholding in the Southern Drakensberg.
1 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
A mini safari in the Cradle
Just an hour from Joburg, urbanites can swap the bustle for the bush, enjoying game drives and outdoor activities at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, while staying in the Cradle of Humankind
2 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
A Wes Anderson-inspired sanctuary in the heart of Cape Town
Why settle for The Grand Budapest Hotel when you can stay at The Trade Boutique Hotel instead? Brian Berkman discovers a delightful hotel in the Cape Town CBD inspired by the set of the classic film.
4 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
How biotech crops are created
Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on how biotechnology has revolutionised agriculture, offering innovative solutions to challenges such as pest resistance, drought tolerance, and food security.
5 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Japan not budging on agri policies in US negotiations
Despite having not reached consensus after nearly three months of negotiations between Japan and the US, Japan's top trade negotiator and Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa recently told the media that the country would not \"sacrifice the agricultural sector\" in negotiations, Reuters reported.
1 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
A Boer goat stud on the rise
Joubert Horn, owner of the Joubert Horn Boer Goat Stud, has high hopes for the future of the breed in South Africa and abroad. He spoke to Janine Ryan.
8 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Rangers, research and the race to save the Cape leopard
A Ford Ranger is helping conservationists navigate rugged mountain terrain to protect the frequently elusive Cape leopards.
3 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Stud goat breeder takes second place in only his second year of breeding
Stud goat breeder Christiaan Labuschagne has skyrocketed to success even though he is a relative newcomer to the industry. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about how investing in good genetics and having a strong team of workers have been key in making him one of the top Savanna breeders in the world.
10 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
How rural communities are reaping the rewards of clean water access
Just 20 minutes from the Kruger Gate Hotel, in the heart of Mpumalanga, thousands of community members in rural villages are gaining access to something that many take for granted: clean, reliable water.
3 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Nourishing the future: the Omnia Nutriology approach
With rising input and production costs, farmers are forced to use fertiliser more efficiently. Louis Strydom, marketing director of Omnia Fertilizer, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how smart fertilisation allows farmers to achieve this, while at the same time improving their sustainability.
7 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
The underinsurance crisis: why so many South Africans are at risk
During these tough economic times on tight budgets, it may be detrimental to try seek ways to trim insurance costs, only to find your assets are inadequately covered, writes GIB Insurance Brokers' Jonathan Lindeque.
2 min |
July 18-25, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Cottage pie with baked eggs
A beloved comfort-food classic is taken up a notch with the addition of baked eggs on top. Recipe and photo: South African Poultry Association.
1 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Saving the bontebok from extinction
The bontebok, endemic to the south-western Cape, was hunted to the brink of extinction before the establishment of the Bontebok National Park in 1931. As Mike Burgess writes, some Overberg farming families were actively protecting the species of antelope from as early as the 1830s.
2 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Goss's wilt: a once foreign threat to maize is now local
With the emergence of Goss's wilt in certain maize-producing areas of the country, farmers are being alerted to agricultural practices and risk management procedures that may aid in the confinement of the disease.
4 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Boran: ideal for high-density grazing operations
Gideon Oosthuizen runs a commercial beef cattle farm in North West. He explained to Annelie Coleman and Janine Ryan why the Boran is ideal for his particular farming system.
4 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Vital livestock injection and sterility knowledge
To keep your livestock healthy and disease-free, it's essential to adhere to sterile procedures and proper techniques when administering injections
2 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
New Boran stud off to a great start
The Olifantsberg Boran stud may only have been established three years ago, but it's already showing promise of becoming a name to watch in the industry. Farm managers Johan Geldenhuys and Ruanda Brink spoke to Glenneis Kriel about their breeding strategy, and why they believe the Boran is the breed of the future.
5 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Tractor delivery boosts mechanisation, productivity
Six youth-owned farming enterprises from across the Eastern Cape received fully equipped tractors and agricultural implements in Cacadu as part of an initiative by the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture to boost mechanised farming and enhance productivity.
1 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
THE HITCHING POST
I’m a born-again Caucasian lady who loves adventure, travelling, cooking, and baking.
1 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Alcohol: under the influence vs testing positive
The concept of being under the influence in the workplace involves more than just a positive breathalyser reading, as labour law considers several additional factors
2 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
New Holland offers maximum performance and versatility
New Holland's new-generation tractors keep operating costs low while providing all the power and precision a farmer needs, writes Jaco du Preez, the company’s marketing manager for Southern Africa.
2 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Relationship between lameness and hoof size and shape
Heavier horses need larger, wider hooves due to the fact that this distributes their weight better and minimises injuries
2 min |
July 4 - 11, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Award-winning young farmer credits 'teamwork'
Francois Rossouw, a table grape producer from the Hex River Valley, was named the Agri Western Cape Santam Young Farmer of the Year 2025 at an awards evening held in Paarl in mid-June.
1 min |