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...

Van Rooy: a highly economical sheep farming option

The Van Rooy sheep breed, developed by South Africans for South African producers, is a treasure trove of genetics and has proven itself time and time again as a decidedly...

Boran cattle drive productivity on Free State farm

Quentin de Bruyn, who farms cattle in the eastern Free State, has spent over 15 years refining his beef production system around the Boran. He spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel...

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...

The Dorper: a home-grown meat sheep

The Dorper breed is valued for its adaptability, fertility, and meat quality. Eastern Cape farmer Shane Scorgie spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about why this South African success story is...

The 2025 AfrikaPro ends with a thrilling finale

This annual AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series, owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa, wrapped up its fourth season with Race 10, the grand finale, held on 10 October at his Phala...

Top farm’s recipe for superior grain production

Successful grain production requires adherence to a range of non-negotiables, including optimal timing of planting, crop protection and harvest. Mpumalanga grain producers Michael and Gareth Allen spoke to Lindi Botha...

Good chillies for making a fiery hot sauce

There is a distinct fruity aroma associated with the Capsicum frutescens species of chilli pepper, and it’s also quite pungent.

Karoo seed onions perform well on the global market

Seed onion production is proving a valuable drought risk mitigation strategy for several farmers in the Karoo Highlands of the Northern Cape, around Williston, Fraserburg, and Calvinia. Hannes Esterhuyse spoke...

Blending indigenous farming with innovative business techniques

Seniren Naidoo, who farms in Upper Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, has merged ancestral wisdom with modern business acumen to build a thriving agricultural enterprise. He spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about his...

Smart management to revive old banana plantations

When Jacques de Villiers took over the Giba banana farm in Kiepersol, Mpumalanga, after a hurricane destroyed the plantation, he had little more than experience and determination to work with....

Father and son drive diversified farming success in Limpopo

Father-and-son team Kallie Snr and Kallie Jnr of CPJ Erasmus & Seun Boerdery in Limpopo’s Letsitele Valley have built a thriving pepper enterprise in a region dominated by citrus production...
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To keep your livestock healthy and disease-free, it’s essential to adhere to sterile procedures and proper techniques when administering injections.
Corine Steyn, manager liaison at the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation, spoke to Cobus du Plessis about the importance of branding...
Martin Booyens, InteliGro’s biological solutions technical specialist, spoke at the Bio-Alliance SA-Brazil 2025 Conference in Pretoria, hosted by the South...
The continual practice of ‘monoculture’ planting by farmers is becoming increasingly detrimental to the quality of produce in the longer...
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ZZ2 finds the winning recipe for technology integration

Farming group ZZ2 has embraced technology to streamline farming practices and systems to maximise efficiency. Martin Jansen, chief information officer at ZZ2, shares the company’s approach to technological innovation, offering...
Farm shop design

Farm shop with food and entertainment

Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.

Pet-friendly family accommodation in Gauteng

Escape the daily stresses of life in this peaceful environment embedded in nature, where hiking trails, a picnic spot on the hill and much more are available to guests.

Irresistible sticky toffee pudding with warm toffee sauce

Indulge your sweet tooth this holiday season with a rich, comforting sticky toffee pudding.

Bunny ear cookies are easy to bake and perfect for Easter

These vanilla cookies with cream cheese icing and marshmallow ears make fun, festive Easter treats that are simple enough to bake at home.

Champagne strawberry dessert

This light and creamy champagne strawberry dessert is a simple yet special treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Sweet Palermo nachos: A flavourful twist on a timeless snack

Nachos: do they even need an introduction? Surely everyone has eaten nachos at some point? Today, we share a recipe of this timeless and immensely popular snack.

Spanish tortilla with chorizo, potato and Sweet Palermo

Here, we have a Spanish Sweet Palermo tortilla for you. Although it might seem easy, cooking a good tortilla actually takes a bit of experience. But don’t let that stop...

farmer’s weekly

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