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Kenya celebrates 76 years of Boran excellence at landmark show

On 12 and 13 September, Boran Cattle Breeder's Society (BCBS) Kenya marked its 76th anniversary with a landmark show and auction.

Why South Africans are swapping fibre for signal boosters

Signal boosters are becoming essential in South African homes under the constant threat of load-shedding, while fibre broadband remains unreliable, expensive, and out of reach for most.

Ram and ewe both fetch highest price at Dormer National Auction

A ram and ewe were the highest-priced animals at the recent Dormer National Auction held at Be Human, Middelwater Farm in Bloemfontein on 6 September when they were sold for R50 000 each.

Biosecurity: the weakest link in South African agriculture?

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease into some of the country's largest feedlots this year has once again exposed a systemic challenge that threatens to lock our farmers out of global markets, says Daneel Rossouw, head of sales for agriculture at Nedbank Agriculture.

Terrestrial network signal solutions: the future of connectivity SA

Satellite Internet may sound futuristic, but in South Africa, it often falls short. Expensive hardware, unpredictable service, and regulatory hurdles make satellite-based providers a risky gamble for businesses and households.

Self-sufficient farming through irrigation

One of the main benefits of irrigation is the ability to produce crops consistently, regardless of fluctuating weather patterns.

Fire-smart farming: how to manage risks and be prepared

The Winelands Fire Protection Association reports that for every 1° increase in global temperatures, there is a 29% increase in fire risk.

Building a legacy of red meat in consumers’ minds

Marina Fourie of Beef and Lamb South Africa describes how the organisation is actively working towards the marketing of red meat to consumers, not only for the purpose of short-term purchases, but in order to elevate red meat in the minds of consumers.

Limpopo agri college offers production training and lab services

Aside from training students in plant and animal production, Madzivhandila College of Agriculture in Limpopo provides soil and water testing services and supports the community with its agro-processing unit.

Case IH tillage implements: power, precision, and flexible finance

Successful farming begins with the soil. Proper tillage not only prepares the land for planting but also protects long-term soil health, ensuring strong yields and sustainable productivity.

Case IH Maxxum: power and practicality, with exclusive finance options

Farming in South Africa demands machinery that delivers strength, versatility, and reliability season after season.
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Power, performance, and greater peace of mind: Case IH Magnum

With modern farming, every hour in the field counts. That’s why Case IH has introduced a fully comprehensive extended warranty on selected Magnum tractors, minimising downtime, saving costs, and protecting productivity throughout the season.
Border Collie

Breeding top Border Collies on a Heidelberg farm

Ronald and Venessa Juckes of Venron Border Collies in Heidelberg, Gauteng, have dedicated 37 years to the breed. Known for producing exceptional dogs and raising breed standards in South Africa, Ronald is also an esteemed judge on both local and international stages.

Grootbos: Explore luxury and Fynbos in the Western Cape

Like the ancient gnarly Milkwood forests at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, just beyond Hermanus, so this Western Cape gem has slowly blossomed into South Africa's most compelling eco-luxury destination in the decade since Farmer's Weekly's last visit.

Chery Tiggo Cross vs Corolla Cross: battle of the hybrids

Up until now, Toyota has weathered the onslaught of SUVs from China, with the Corolla Cross being one of its trump cards. But these waters could soon get choppy with the arrival of the Chery Tiggo Cross HEV.

SAB celebrates farmers at 130-year anniversary event

South African Breweries recently celebrated its 130-year anniversary by thanking farmers for their continued hard work in producing high-quality barley for its beer.

Record participation at this year’s Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa

The 2025 Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa is taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng, from 18 to 20 September. This event will unite the continent's most innovative sustainable brands, emerging township entrepreneurs, and international buyers for three days of networking and business development that will shape the future of the industry.
JX450 TLB Wuhlf Equipment

Wuhlf Equipment celebrates 20 years with an exclusive customer reward

Wuhlf Equipment is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To mark this milestone, the company is rewarding its valued customers with an unforgettable 10-day luxury holiday for two in China, including flights, accommodation, and a fully guided tour.When you purchase a brand-new JX450 TLB before 30 November 2025, you qualify for this exclusive holiday. Not keen to travel? Wuhlf Equipment offers customers the option of a substantial discount on their purchase instead.
Angus Williamson, second vice-chairperson of the national Red Meat Producers’ Organisation

‘Government must do better in fight against FMD’ – RPO chairperson

The human factor, lax policing, and bureaucratic inertia are among the biggest factors contributing to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis in the country.

Boer goat farming: a simple recipe for prosperity

Nestled in the heart of the Vredefort Dome, surrounded by the Dome Bergland mountain range, you will find Marius Smit and Heinrich Hamman, co-owners of the Aegagrus Boer Goat Stud.
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