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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.
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.
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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.
‘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.
Groundbreaking agreement to professionalise SA’s logistics sector
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport SA (CILTSA) and the Institute for Customs and Freight Forwarding (ICFF) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding.
AgriSETA funding applications close on 15 September
Accredited training providers are called to apply for AgriSETA funding before the application window closes on 15 September 2025. In terms of South Africa’s Skills Development Act, AgriSETA is responsible for the skills development of the agricultural workforce.
Seriti Farmers’ Day to boost resilient communities around farming
The Seriti Institute is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Farmers’ Day, taking place on 18 September 2025 at the Standerton Showgrounds, Mpumalanga. This flagship event is expected to attract over 500 participants, uniting small-scale farmers, families, the youth, and development partners for a full day of learning, networking, and celebration.
‘An attack on a farmer is an attack on the economy’ – Dr Ivan...
At Nampo Cape 2025, Dr Ivan Meyer, DA representative and Western Cape provincial minister of agriculture, spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about farm attacks, rural crime and safety, tariffs, the African Growth Opportunity Act, and market diversification.
Fort Cox: SA’s first agricultural college to offer forestry course
Amid the forested valleys, pine plantations, and grassy hills of the Eastern Cape’s Amatole District is Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry Training Institute.
Crumbling Mkhondo agri-hub ‘an accident waiting to happen’, says DA
The agri-hub in Mkhondo Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, has a planning and engineering history that reads like a comedy of errors. Despite swallowing R142 million in public funds, it has yet to benefit a single farmer.
New gantry cranes boost Port of Cape Town’s performance
By the time South Africa’s deciduous fruit export season is at its peak, 18 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes are expected to be in service at the Port of Cape Town.
Nampo Cape 2025 sees return of BKB Merino Classic
After a three-year break from Nampo Cape, the BKB Merino Classic is back in 2025 and is set to take place on 11 and 12 September at Bredasdorp Park.
Laced with tradition, Dorp is an enchanting Cape Town village in the sky
Brian Berkman recommends a sensory symphony of fine hospitality, sound, and tradition.
Moringa can transform poultry farming and consumer health
Dr Sharon Nobuhle Lungu, an animal nutrition researcher at the University of Pretoria, says that although moringa offers benefits for sustainable farming and human health, its potential as a poultry feed additive remains largely untapped. She looks at the obstacles facing the industry and how they can be overcome.
Unusual plants with strange names and how to grow them
From living stones to wandering dudes, Linda Piegl looks at strangely named plants and how to grow them in your garden.
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