Compassion for Animals
Animals are a beautiful part of God's creation. They are dependent on our kindness and compassion for their well-being. I believe animals have basic rights and want to talk for...
Commodity organisations
In agricultural and business publications we often read about commodities and commodity organisations. Susan Pletts provides some definitions.
Small farming success
My father-in-law, Rudolf van Heerden, is a small-stock farmer in the Free State. On the 700ha family farm, which he has been running alone since 1985, he farms with sheep...
The origin of the poem
Three readers responded to the letter ‘Does anyone know this poet?’ (23 November, pg 10):
Predator debate continues
Many readers responded to the predator debate contained in the articles by Arthur Rudman (16 November, pg 38) and Dr Dan Parker (23 November, pg 40):
Tough talk
Roelof Bezuidenhout’s interview with Arthur Rudman (16 November, pg 38) refers. It has been a while since Mr Rudman last appeared in your magazine and to his credit, he remains...
Dairy industry in a crisis
I recently overheard a dairy farmer saying that the dairy industry is in a crisis. What is the reason for this?
Fingertip control of your entire farm!
Business owners,including farmers, are often urged to “work smarter, not harder”. Now there’s a device that puts this theory into hi-tech practice – helping...
Breeding tips
When it comes to breeding quality racers, Mother Nature can be stingy, but there are ways of helping her along, says Thomas Smit.
Farmers not the guilty party
With reference to ‘Who’s educating consumers’ (28 September, pg 6) and ‘The claims on retail products’ (12 October, pg 8), I would like to take issue with both articles.
Mentorship needed for young farmers
I am a young Zimbabwean farmer from Bulawayo. I grew up on a farm but was not really into farming as I did not have a clear vision of the...
What a waste!
Two readers responded to the news article entitled ‘Millions go to waste in failed tunnel projects’. (16 November, pg 20)
Looking for mentors
I am a youngster from Botswana who farms with various grains, such as maize and sorghum.
The role of the shepherd
There is nothing new presented in your piece ‘Taking action on predator control’ (16 November, pg 38). Farmers have proved beyond a doubt that...
Farmers lag behind
In terms of the multitude of market-related problems and challenges which farmers in general seek to address at the many sector-specific conferences and meetings held across our country almost on...
Encourage youngsters
I have just bought my copy of Farmer’s Weekly. There are very few ‘things’ in life which give me as great a sense of pride and belonging as your weekly...
Find solution of emerging farmers on market accessibility
Many black emerging black farmers struggle to secure the market where they can sell their produce.
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