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Agri players may have to fine-tune their approach after the elections

As South Africa heads to the polls on Wednesday, the dire state of the country is more in focus than ever as we mark 30 years of democracy. Front-of-mind for...

Stud pays quarter of a million for 50% share in Brahman bull

The R250,000 paid for a 50% share in a Brahman bull named Buffel (JVZ20 321) by the Advantage Brahman Stud near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal makes sound economic sense, according to...

Foot-and-mouth disease detected on three farms in Eastern Cape

Biosecurity on farms is in the spotlight once again after three farms in the Eastern Cape were placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This was...

Sheepskin slippers: an investment or rip-off?

Farmer’s Weekly recently noticed some sneering social comments about the high price of sheepskin slippers advertised by a major pharmacy on Facebook. To understand why these slippers come at a...

Nampo ends on high note with highest number of visitors on record

South Africa’s biggest agricultural show, the Nampo Harvest Day, ended on a high note on Friday, marking the highest attendance on record. Dirk Strydom, marketing lead for Nampo, said that...

What the 2024 elections may mean for agriculture

The upcoming National and Provincial elections on 29 May 2024 will most probably be more hotly contested than ever before, but at the same time the elections are triggering a...

The power of upliftment in rural communities – Nampo 2024

If one does something for the right reason, it will have an impact and also ignite further action. A single act might look small on its own, but it has...

Innovative farmers shine at Nampo 2024

A cattle farmer from Botswana and his daughter have excelled at the Grain SA/Omnia Nutriology's competition for farmer patents, better known as Boerepatente, held during the Nampo Harvest Day in...

Agricultural sector’s adaptability praised at Nampo

Although the agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP is calculated at just under 3%, its extended impact on GDP stands at between 10% and 12%.

Bayer wishes to acknowledge women in agriculture

Bayer recently announced the launch of its Bayer Boervrou van die Jaar (Female Farmer of the Year) award at Nampo Harvest Day 2024. The aim of the competition is to...

Case IH launches powerful ‘in-betweener’ tractor

Case IH has launched a tractor to serve the Goldilocks of farmers – not too big and not too small. The new Optum CVX 270/300 is a powerful bundle, fitting...

John Deere shows new harvester at Nampo

Step into the future of farming. John Deere is showcasing tractors and equipment packed with the latest technological innovations at Nampo 2024, reflecting the Agriculture in a Digital Age theme.
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