Staff Reporter
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.
Challenges and opportunities expected for dairy production
The US Department of Agriculture recently released its latest report on dairy production in the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the trends driving trading.
The importance of plant extracts in semen cryopreservation
Dr Cyril Pilane, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council, explains why plant extracts are becoming the gold standard as supplements for semen cryopreservation.
Experience the best of healthy living at the Good Life Show
The Good Life Show 2024 is coming, and you won't want to miss out on this extraordinary event. It's the first and only event South Africa to embrace all the new ways we now want to live.
Hencil Dohne Merino Stud Production Sale
The Hencil Dohne Merino Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Grootvlei on 21 January on behalf of Cecil and Henk van der Merwe.
Zambia diversifies and revives cashew production
Zambia’s production of cashew nuts has stagnated since the early 1990s due to a lack of education, contact with extension officers and input costs such as fertiliser and pesticides.
Start training as soon as you get your puppy!
There are many different opinions when it comes to training puppies. Some people say only start at six months, while others say eight months. Well, they are wrong.
Power is in our hands to navigate and better manage energy crisis
Erence Manyako, researcher at the Agricultural Research Council’s Natural Resources and Engineering division, looks at available technologies to offset continuous load-shedding in South Africa.
Fighting the Russian wheat aphid to safeguard SA’s crop
Addressing the challenge of Russian wheat aphid in South Africa requires a multifaceted approach that combines host-plant resistance and biological, cultural and chemical control.
Bergplaas Merino Stud Production Sale
The Bergplaas Merino Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Prospect on 23 January on behalf of Stephan Nel and family.
Cannabis cultivation summit set to empower SA’s industry
The Cheeba Cannabis Cultivation Summit will be a groundbreaking event aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the cannabis and hemp cultivation sector.
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Expert tips for perfect lawn edging
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Choosing the right filtration method for your irrigation system
When it comes to protecting your irrigation system, few things are more important than effective filtration. The correct choice of filtration method to protect your system against blockages is not a mere financial decision, numerous other factors must be kept in mind.
Tussen Berge Merinos Production Sale
The Tussen Berge Merinos Production Sale was held at the Clifford Farmers’ Association on 26 January.
New vaccine plant to help Zambia combat FMD
Zambia is mobilising US$22 million (about R415 million) to set up a veterinary medicine production plant to help mitigate the high rate of cattle and other animal fatalities that have affected local farms.
Mitsubishi’s limited edition double cab
The Mitsubishi Triton GLX offers everything bakkie owners will ever need from a work or leisure vehicle, says the manufacturer.
Safeguarding livestock from a potentially toxic plant
Dr Asive Luningo from the Department of Paraclinical Science at the University of Pretoria discusses the wild sunflower’s impact on livestock.
Study sheds light on global risk of heat stress to cattle
Research shows climate change may have a negative impact on cattle farming in some regions, says Jorisna Bonthuys. Farmers must do more to secure their herd’s welfare and their own bottom line.
Morriston Merino Stud Production Sale
The Morriston Merino Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Glenetive on 24 January on behalf of Pat and Anne Vorster.
Handover of harvesting machine a boost for Taung farmers
Since FarmSol, in partnership with South African Breweries, last year invested R8 million supporting 32 farmers in Taung, North West, towards the purchasing of mechanisation and implements, great progress has been made.
