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I am the editor of agricultural magazine Farmer’s Weekly, South Africa's oldest magazine. Farmer's Weekly focuses on providing role players in the agriculture sector with news and information to help them grow their enterprises.

Construction of Africa’s largest wind farm gets underway

Covering 6 653ha and hosting 122 massive wind turbines, the Khobab and Loeriesfontein Wind Farms in the Northern Cape will be the single largest expanse of wind turbines on the African continent when fully operational.

Malawi declares state of emergency over drought

Malawi has declared a state of emergency because the country has a shortage of one million tons of maize.

The benefits of insulation

Insulating is a relatively simple and affordable procedure. And it saves a significant amount of electricity.

Sernick announces certified Bonsmara beef brand

The Sernick Group has launched the country’s first certified Bonsmara beef brand.

Enzootic abortion disease a growing problem

Smallstock farmers throughout the country are advised to have their herds tested for the dangerous enzootic abortion disease, as it can cause pregnant women to suffer abortions.

Emerald Vale Brewery – craft beer with added value

Craft breweries have become popular in South Africa in recent years. Grant Hollins visited Emerald Vale Brewery on the Wild Coast to learn about its commercial success.

Bringing your veld back to life after drought

Use your drought experience to evaluate your veld management and make necessary improvements to meet the next drought, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.

Tuli stud comes out tops

Russell and Edward Clark from Dordrect’s HBH Tuli stud came out tops in SA Stud Book’s Logix Beef animal recording competition for the Eastern Cape.

Biotechnology: how it can help farmers

Farmers will not be able to feed the world’s growing population unless they are allowed to use biotechnology.

R320 000 raised for VKB/FSA Safety Desk

Free State Agriculture praised the participants and the VKB Group for the 2016 VKB Drive for Safety Golf Day on 16 April, which raised R320 000 towards the organisation’s Safety Desk.

Hunters, game farmers contribute billions to economy – WRSA

The wildlife and hunting industry contributes billions of rands to the economy, said Adri Kitshoff-Botha, Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) CEO, speaking at an Absa Agribusiness breakfast at the opening of Huntex 2016.

Prestigious award for farmer from Alexandria

The Mangold Trophy for the most well conserved farm in the Bathurst region has been awarded to Tshilidze Matshidzula, a young dairy farmer in charge of the Little Barnet Trust near Alexandria.

Wheat tariff increase should not affect bread price

The price of bread should have decreased since December 2015 due to lower international wheat prices, according to Grain SA.

Encroaching bush, grass threaten SA farming

Prof William Bond, chief scientist at the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), explains why earlier predictions about changes to South Africa’s biomes due to climate change turned out to be wrong.

Upgrading a safari lodge

I received a call from Andrew, an acquaintance from some 15 years ago, to upgrade existing accommodation and catering facilities at a private game park...