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.
Fertiliser alternatives can improve crop yields
Chemical fertilisers are a major contributor to poor soil and loss of biodiversity. In this article, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations looks at environmentally friendly alternatives.
Maize Trust bursary: Making a difference | Episode 1
Ncumisa Yekelo grew up in a village in the Eastern Cape and became interested in agriculture through her parents.
The Beefmaster: adaptable and hardy
Cows of this tough, dual-purpose breed from Texas are renowned for their strong maternal traits, their fertility and their easy calving. What’s more, the Beefmaster’s famous ‘Six Essentials’ guide simplifies breeding.
The importance of global trade
With countries adopting more protectionist policies due to rising fears of a global food crisis, this report discusses the importance and need for world trade in agricultural commodities.
Cannabis farm for sale in Atlantis, Cape Town
A prime cannabis farm, with conditionally approved Good Agricultural and Collection Practice certification, is for sale in Atlantis, Cape Town, with tremendous potential for those looking to enter the fast-evolving South African cannabis market.
Optical sorter for peanuts improves quality and yield
Replacing traditional manual sorting methods with a machine has enabled Japan’s Inaba Peanuts, a well-known food producer, to improve quality and yield, as well as solve the problem of labour shortages.
The stage is set for the 2022 ARC National Beef Performers Awards
The National Beef Performers Awards, presented by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), is set to take place virtually on 23 November 2022.
Champion cheesemaker goes for quality over quantity
Running a boutique dairy comes with certain benefits: a smaller herd to manage, and the opportunity to hone your craft and make high-quality products. However, with a business this size, staying viable requires hard work and careful bookkeeping. Grant Warren spoke to Lindi Botha about how he runs his artisanal dairy.
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High-priced Drakensbergers
Drakensberger bulls have fetched spectacular prices on auction over the past few years. In this article, we list some of the highest prices registered.
‘Zero Hunger’ by 2030: a goal becomes a mirage
The number of people affected by hunger and undernourishment around the world is expected to remain high even up to 2030, largely due to the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
How much should you invest offshore?
Jean Minnaar, managing director at Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Securities, explains the various benefits offered by offshore investment.
Are your seeds coated with advanced technology?
Advanced seed technology presents farmers with the opportunity to introduce more resilient crops, improve yields and adapt to a more dynamic farming environment to ensure a sustainable future.
Digital Summit on the Poultry Master Plan
FairPlay and Farmer's Weekly hosted an informative discussion about the outlook for the South African poultry industry.
Win tickets to the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa
Ten lucky Farmer's Weekly readers stand a chance to win a set of double tickets to attend the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa taking place at The Deck, Wanderers, Corlett Drive in Johannesburg, from 21 to 23 October, 2022.
Win one of 18 courses on how to become a solar technician
Eighteen Farmer’s Weekly readers stand a chance to win a short online course offered by SA Campus. This course aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge to become solar energy technicians.
Can alternative food sources feed the world’s growing population?
A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations looks at alternative food options that could be used to feed the world’s growing population. However, as the report shows, not all of these options are feasible yet, and steps for safety assessment regarding human consumption might be required.
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The ability of a farmer to multi-task is what sets him or her apart, making it possible to realize success that helps grow the business.
Meet the team at Corteva Agriscience
Corteva employees speak about their experiences with the company, and how they are doing their part to try to make life better for farmers.
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