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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.
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Which is best: fresh or frozen meat?
Dr Kedibone Modika and Tebogo Pitse, agricultural economists at the Agricultural Research Council, look at how the flavour, colour and tenderness of beef change during the freezing and thawing process.
Final year agri students present their research projects
North-West University’s School of Geo and Spatial Sciences recently hosted a seminar during which 16 groups of BSC Agriculture final-year students at the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management presented their research projects.
Standard Bank’s Top Women Conference
Gender inequality remains a stark reality in today's world, but the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2023 is poised to address that narrative.
Germar Bonsmara Production Sale
The Germar Bonsmara Production Sale was held at the Bloemfontein Showgrounds on 20 September.
AGRI 5 Expo makes its mark in KZN!
The AGRI 5 Expo is in its 10th year in 2023 and is the ideal platform in assisting organisations to facilitate the development of African farmers in order to increase their meaningful participation in the agriculture sector within poultry, livestock, and dairy, crop and piggery commodities.
Skilderkrans Simmentaler Stud Production Sale
The Skilderkrans Simmentaler Stud Production Sale was held at the Sundown Lodge on behalf of Tjokkie Nel on 21 September.
Growing gerberas in a volatile market
Florist Carol Sutherland spoke to Tania Henkel, who runs Imbali Cut Flowers in Gauteng, about the challenges of producing gerberas, also known as Barberton daisies.
African Agri Investment Indaba
The 6th Annual African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) will be held from 20 - 22 November 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Sheep production: Why healthy teeth mean healthy profits
In this third article on the mitigation of risk in the farming of sheep, PJ Mommsen, a freelance risk mitigation strategist, illustrates how the inclusion of risk mitigation strategies and innovative solutions, in combination with the traditional value analysis of a defined element of production, can work to add new perspectives to a farming operation.
Trenmore Bonsmara Stud Production Sale
The Trenmore Bonsmara Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Grootvlei on 12 September on behalf of Corli van Rooyen.
Nagenoeg Polled Hereford Stud Production Sale
The Nagenoeg Polled Hereford Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Moorcourt on 15 September.
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John Deere offers more value with new 540M front loader
John Deere is pleased to announce the arrival of its new 540M front loader, compatible with the John Deere 6B Series four-cylinder tractors.
The clear business case for sustainable agriculture
Sustainability is not only about humanity adapting to changes and finding ways to fulfil the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations; it also provides significant financial benefits to farmers.
Global Expo Botswana 2023 not to be missed
The 17th Global Expo Botswana will take place from 11 to 14 October 2023 at the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BTIC) in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Hedge trimming with the ‘silent’, powerful Husqvarna 215iHD45
In the bustling world of home and garden maintenance, the Husqvarna 215iHD45 shines as a beacon of innovation and practicality.
Namibia suspends poultry imports from SA amidst bird flu outbreaks
Namibia has taken the precautionary step of suspending poultry imports from South Africa following the outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
World Rabies Day prioritises prevention of the disease
World Rabies Day is celebrated on 28 September, dedicated to raising awareness about this deadly disease and highlighting rabies prevention.
Grain supply uncertain as floods hit Western Cape
The Western Cape’s agricultural harvest hangs in the balance as the province battles floods, gale force winds and low temperatures.
Heuningkrans Merino Stud Production Sale
The Heuningkrans Merino Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Heuningkrans on 7 September on behalf of Eddie and Eduard Prinsloo.
Rhenostervallei & Beef on Grass Beefmasters Production Sale
The Rhenostervallei & Beef on Grass Beefmasters Production Sale was held at the Warmbad Veemark on 9 September.
