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.
Making sense of your data
Farmers often collect information in silos, with data standing alone. IQ Logistica, however, provides the perfect solution to this problem: a platform that consolidates data to give farmers a complete picture of their farming operations.
Crime should not be your only safety concern
When we speak about safety on farms, many South Africans will probably automatically think ‘crime’, but ensuring the safety of your property, staff and family entails far more than farm security, writes Andries Wiese
Jacto expands reseller network in South Africa
South Africa is one of Jacto’s priority markets, which exports to more than 110 countries. The company has now expanded its reseller network to offer more farmers access to Jacto’s product lines.
Agbiz Grain Symposium goes virtual
All stakeholders in the grain and oilseed sector are invited to join the annual Agbiz Grain Symposium, which will be held virtually from 21 to 23 September.
How Africa can benefit from a strong agri sector
A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations argues that African governments need to invest more in their agriculture sectors in order to promote growth, create jobs and reduce poverty.
A taste of spring!
Spring has arrived, and to celebrate, here are two delicious recipes that combine colour, freshness and taste. Both make good use of appetising Sweet Palermo peppers.
A stronger knot for better bales
New Holland’s latest baler innovation features a new system that not only delivers denser, more secure bales, but also eliminates twine off-cut waste.
Understanding fuel hedging contracts
In this article, Daniella Keet, head of commercial structured finance solutions advisory at FNB, explains the basics of hedging, and more specifically, how this financial instrument can be used to safeguard a farming business against large, unexpected increases in the fuel price.
Dehorning your beef cattle can help boost profits
Removing the horns from your cattle holds a number of advantages. Most importantly, it will prevent the problem of bruised meat.
Agricultural Drones and Robots Conference
Register now for the Agricultural Drones and Robots Conference, from 29-30 September 2021 at Southern Sun, Rosebank.
Different licks for different seasons
Voermol’s wide product range of licks means that farmers can provide their animals with optimal nutrition year round.
How SA farmers can benefit from Israeli tech
Israeli technology in agricultural production can be hugely useful to South African farmers. These technologies range from decreasing water usage to improving propagation.
Why estate planning is essential to minimising family strife
When business-owning parents leave their children equal shares in the operation, a battle can erupt between those who work for the company and those who don’t. There are better ways to fairly distribute wealth to heirs, writes Trevor Dickinson.
Senwes reaffirms commitment to finance black farmers
After the successful approval of the merger between the Senwes and the Suidwes Group during 2020, Senwes is entering year two of three years emanating from the merger approval conditions in terms of which Senwes is required to extent material financial assistance to black farmers.
Debunking insurance myths
Insurance policies can be tedious and difficult to understand. Hollard explains what to look out for in your policy and how to claim.
Webinar: Investment opportunities in Botswana’s dairy sector
You are cordially invited to join Farmer’s Weekly, in partnership with the Botswana Investment Trade Centre (BITC), and the Ministry of Agriculture Development and Food Security of the Republic of Botswana, for a webinar focusing on investment opportunities in the dairy sector in Botswana, scheduled for 23 September 2021 to commence at 10h00 (GMT).
The fascinating history of Amorentia Nursery
Amorentia Nursery in Limpopo has been producing high-quality macadamia trees for well over four decades. This article explores how this unique nursery was established.
Bata Industrials, leading through innovation
Bata Industrials products are manufactured in South Africa with a sound understanding of the needs of the local conditions and famers needs, with the added benefit of the support of a global footprint that offers years of research and technology.
Making spray nozzles work for you
The importance of spray nozzles must not be underestimated when it comes to precision application. This is why Jacto provides farmers with a range of spray nozzles to suit his/her production needs.
Tips for growing bigger garlic bulbs
Graceland Garlic Seeds offers sound advice on how and when to plant garlic for optimal returns.
