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Farmer's Weekly's Staff Reporter team provides accurate, timely, and trusted coverage of South African agriculture, delivering expert-backed reporting on farming, livestock, crops, agribusiness, technology, policy, and industry developments.
Everything you need to know about fungicides
Fungicides are indispensable tools in disease management, offering protection against fungal pathogens and ensuring the health and productivity of crops and plants. In this guide, Zunel van Eeden aims to improve producers’ understanding of the different types of fungicides, their various modes of action, and more.
Hard work pays off for hydroponic producers
Neither 29-year-old Juan Rabe nor 30-year-old Rowan Delport grew up on a farm, yet they’ve achieved great success with their fresh produce business through hydroponic production. They spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how they did it.
Win 1 of 5 copies of the book ‘Right Thing, Right Now’
Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday. This insightful book explores the four traditional virtues through concise, thought-provoking chapters.
Windaba 2024: building resilience through wind power
This year’s Windaba conference will bring together industry leaders with the goal of exploring sustainable energy solutions and forging partnerships for a low-carbon future.
Stop complaining and start complying
Farmers should stop complaining about the cost and hassle of complying with sustainability standards, says Dr Koos Coetzee.
UK offers boost to SA farming projects investing in British tech
David Burton, sector director for African agriculture in the UK Department of Business and Trade, says the UK offers sovereign debt finance options to South African farming projects that invest in British technology.
Boosting South Africa’s red meat value chain
Focus areas, goals and projects are in place to transform the red meat industry from a marginal surplus producer to a sustainable and competitive sector, writes Koos du Pisanie.
Fairbridge Brangus & Charolais Stud Production Sale
Delwyn Roberts’ Fairbridge Brangus and Charolais Stud Production Sale was held on 23 July.
Achieve soil health with Kynoch’s fertilisers
Humans are dependent on the soil to produce food and fibre for themselves, feed for livestock, and, of late, contributing to the energy supply with crops grown primarily for biofuels.
Boran bull sold for record price of R8 million at Hurwitz Farming Auction
The Boran bull Cyclone BH 18 749 was sold for a record-breaking price of R8 million at the Hurwitz Farming 10th Production Auction, held at the Bull Ring in Davel, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.
Plan fodder flow for optimal cattle production
In order for beef farmers to remain profitable in terms of cow calf operations, it is critical to manage costs on farm level, says Henco Leicester of Cargill Animal Nutrition.
Building a self-sustaining farm: soil and pest management insights
Bill Kerr shares how he transformed nutrient-deficient soil into a thriving, self-sustaining farm. Learn about pest control methods and soil improvement techniques.
While ‘manners maketh the man’, soft skills make a good manager
Hard skills are the bedrock of successful business, but soft skills are what create winning teams, motivate people and build profitable businesses. How well are you doing with them?
Afternoon tea at the famous Mount Nelson
Brian Berkman says there’s not much to beat afternoon drinks and snacks served in the gardens at the newly refurbished Mount Nelson.
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Enhancing livestock farming with John Deere loaders
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Solutions to common cannabis cultivation challenges
Cultivators can improve output, quality and profitability while supporting the sustainability and prosperity of the cannabis industry by implementing best practices in pest management, environmental control, nutrition management, genetic selection, and harvesting procedures. By Thomas Walker.
Dispelling five myths you thought were true about dogs
Contrary to some ingrained beliefs about dogs, Jarred Hodgson provides information that will help make you a better owner and trainer, and help you understand these domesticated animals’ behaviour.
The big appeal of a small Karoo dorp
Van Wyksdorp in the Karoo may not be near to anything, yet exploring its surrounding mountain passes and staying there is a journey very much worth taking. Brian Berkman tells you how.
Practical guidelines to prevent stock theft
Laurence Palmer, a security consultant, lists some practical advice that farmers can follow to prevent stock theft.
A smart farm springs up and empowers locals
An experimental ‘smart farm’ is taking root at the doorstep of Gauteng’s only Big Five game reserve and could become a blueprint for other socially and environmentally conscious farms in the future, writes Tanya Faber.
