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Farmer's Weekly
Why The Vineyard Hotel remains one of Cape Town's favourites
Brian Berkman has a blissful, peaceful weekend away in one of the Cape's most loved hotels, with its mix of the historic and contemporary, inside and outside attractions.
3 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Black growers pushing for 50% citrus export share by 2032
Black citrus growers are driving a transformation ambition that aims to capture half of South Africa's citrus export market by 2032. The Citizen's Enkosi Selane reports.
4 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Diseases, vaccines and parasites of goats in spring
Dear Prof McCrindle, Which are the most dangerous diseases in Boer goats in spring? We live in Gauteng and have a smallholding with 250 goats.
2 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Boer goats add value where others dare not graze
Giel Swiegers's Boer goats aren't the farm's main income, but by grazing once-unused slopes, they play a vital role in keeping his farm, Witrivier, resilient and productive. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
4 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
How to show off your animals in a show ring
Andrew and Colette Masterson run an expanded farming concern on the farm Milagro in the Humansdorp district. Their farm includes, among others, a Simmentaler stud and an Angus stud. The Mastersons are active participants in the show ring. Annelie Coleman reports.
5 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Empowered staff drive piggery profit
Outdated piggery infrastructure doesn't have to be a stumbling block to profitability. At Zimbabwe's Triple C Pigs, CEO lan Kennaird has proved that well-trained, motivated staff are the real drivers of productivity and profit. His philosophy: empower employees to think critically, act decisively, and take ownership of results. Lindi Botha reports on how the more than 600 employees are managed.
4 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Growing greenery for the South African flower market
Welma Viljoen, owner of Mobjadi Farm, spoke to Carol Sutherland about the greenery she produces for the flower market, and the challenges she faces in production and getting her product to market.
5 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
The man behind the eloquent Loch Bridge
The Loch Bridge across the Kraai River near Barkly East in the Eastern Cape was designed by British-born engineer Joseph Newey, and opened to traffic in 1893. Mike Burgess writes about the life and times of this immensely energetic member of the Cape Colony's Public Works Department.
3 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
What is your smart?
Discover the smart side of pork with a twist of personality. Whether you're as patient as a potjie, as charming as a curry, or as spontaneous as a schnitzel, there's a dish that matches your unique style. What is your smart? Explore our delicious pork-inspired personalities and find the meal that speaks to you. Think Smart, Think Pork!
1 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
True showmanship - so much more than a title
Jannie Kotzé, owner of De Panne Angus Stud, spoke to Nichelle Steyn about what it takes to become an icon in the show ring.
5 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Weaner to grower: piggery turns waste into profit
Disease outbreaks, high maintenance costs and a fluctuating market remain constant risks for piggeries. As a result, farmers may experience losses and production delays. Jan Streicher, manager of the Riversdale Piggery, spoke to Henning Naudé about maintaining profitability through strict biosecurity measures and an efficient feed programme that capitalises on a waste product.
6 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
A practical guide to managing pigs through the phases
Dr Dorothea Mostert, veterinarian at CSVet, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about practical strategies for managing pigs from weaning to finisher phases, highlighting nutrition, environment, and welfare as key drivers of efficiency and profitability.
6 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Selection of fresh releases for the summer
Patricia McCracken rounds up a diverse range of books to tuck into on nature, the biography of a South African mover and shaker, an old annual favourite on world records, and a fictional dose of suspense.
2 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
In the eyes of a show judge
Shows can be a daunting prospect for newcomers to the showing world. While they offer an ideal opportunity for their animals to be evaluated by professionals in the industry, having their animals formally judged can be nerve-racking. Willemien Pieterse, a show judge and independent cattle inspector, spoke to Janine Ryan about what she looks for when judging cattle in the show ring.
5 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Powdery mildew can be devastating to capsicums
This fungus has the capacity to rapidly build up resistance to crop chemicals, but there is a simple way to defeat it, writes Bill Kerr.
2 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
India-Brazil launch Maitri 2.0
The recent launch of the second edition of the cross-incubation programme in agrotechnology, Maitri 2.0, will strengthen the agricultural innovation partnership between India and Brazil, according to TV BRICS.
1 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Grabouw business community bands together to clean up the Swannie River
Three leading Grabouw businesses have joined forces to tackle pollution in the Swannie River as part of Clean-up and Recycle Month. The river is a vital water source for the community and surrounding farmlands. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports.
2 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Dorper veld rams that can adapt to any situation
Dorper breeder Christo van Deventer believes the breed has a bright future, with growing interest in the 'veld rams' produced by him and a select group of breeders in the Northern Cape. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about the importance of selecting based on performance data.
10+ min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Profiting with rabbits
Here are tips on getting started in rabbit farming. Marketing and housing are covered in this article.
3 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Food security declared a 'core strategic issue' for China
China regards food security as a core strategic issue, according to recent statements made by President Xi Jinping ahead of the eighth Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival, China Daily reported.
1 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
The Legend lives on as Toyotal Hilux rolls out the 55 model
The Toyota Hilux is South Africa's undisputed favourite bakkie. The addition of the Legend badge makes it even more sought-after, writes The Citizen's Mark Jones.
2 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Hortgro honours fruit industry leaders at ceremony
South Africa's fruit industry celebrated its innovators and leaders at the Hortgro Awards 2025.
1 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
VEA sets new standard in Boer goat breeding
VEA Stud Breeders made headlines in the past two years for paying the highest prices at various auctions for top Boer goats. William Smit, general manager of VEA Agri and Tourism, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how these strategic purchases are helping them build a stud that excels both on the farm and in the show ring.
5 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Resilience and reform: South Africa's agribusiness sector poised for growth
As the G20 agriculture ministers convene in the Western Cape, the global spotlight is once again on food security, trade, and sustainability.
2 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Pig welfare in South Africa: balancing ethics and economics
Dr Arnold Kanengoni, veterinarian in porcine health at the University of Pretoria, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel on how South Africa's pig industry is balancing ethics, welfare and economics in production.
6 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
The latest tech in pig farming
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence are transforming pig production across the world, rendering production more efficient, less labour intensive and friendlier to animals while improving traceability and food safety. Glenneis Kriel highlights some of the latest technologies.
6 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Lower grain quality affecting farmers' bottom line
The year 2025 will go down as one of the worst years in terms of grain quality. While the country is expected to deliver a bumper crop, concerns over the quality have put a damper on the year's performance.
1 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Reviving South Africa's grasslands
Eastern Cape villagers explain the challenges they face when it comes to rangeland degradation to Mhlangabezi Slayi, a research fellow for the Centre for Global Change at the University of Fort Hare.
4 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
South African Breweries celebrates farmers at 130th anniversary event
South African Breweries recently celebrated its 130-year anniversary by thanking farmers for their continued hard work in producing high-quality barley for its beer.
3 min |
October 10-17, 2025
Farmer's Weekly
Optimal swine nutrition: don't feed more, but feed better
A one-size-fits-all diet for pigs can lead to overfeeding or underfeeding, producing varying results, and lost production. Instead, JD Mostert, independent swine nutritionist, advocates for a stronger focus on digestible amino acids to get the most from feed rations. Lindi Botha reports.
4 min |