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.
Kubota balers now in South Africa
Kubota’s BF 3255 RN and RNT fixed-chamber balers are built to perform under the toughest conditions. The unique chamber design guarantees good output of challenging crops, while the 17 ribbed rollers ensure a high bale rotation speed for the best bale shape and capacity.
Compañía de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas launches new campaign
The Compañía de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas A.I.E. (CVVP) launched a new logo and slogan: ‘Join us. Grow with us’.
Helping you farm for a sustainable future
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Farmer’s Weekly Tour to Nampo 2020
Join the Farmer’s Weekly tour to Nampo Harvest Day, 11-14 August 2020, Africa’s premier agricultural show, to experience the best that South African agriculture has to offer.
Mom-and-daughter team’s formula for farming success
On 8 March, the world will celebrate International Women’s Day, and the role of women in agriculture is particularly evident at Temaretha Piggery. Excellence can be seen in each aspect here, and especially in the extremely dedicated Mampe Mmeregi and Ntshieuwa Mevane.
The case for a national agri insurance plan
South African farmers are finding their businesses increasingly at risk due to the effects of climate change. Broad-based access to a state-supported agricultural insurance scheme would enhance food security in the country, writes Dr Sifiso Ntombela, a senior agricultural economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council.
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Auction of greenhouse facility in Carletonville
An agricultural development of ±57ha in Carletonville, with more than 12ha of established greenhouses, will fall under the hammer of Dynamic Auctioneers on Thursday 12 March at 11am.
Boer goat facts and figures
The Boer goat, which is bred primarily for meat, is farmed very effectively in combination with cattle due to its browsing ability and its limited impact on the grass cover.
New John Deere tractor range: inspired by farmers, for farmers
The new John Deere 8 Series tractor range features robust, versatile machines designed to offer operators massive power and supreme comfort.
Want a good soya bean harvest? Start with an even seedbed
While building up a soya bean farming operation, you might not have the resources to invest in a combine harvester, especially one with a flexible cutter bar. Fortunately, Agrico’s HSD630 range of high-speed disc harrows can help you get the most out of your crop, says Stehan Cloete.
SA water crisis: Climate change not the only culprit
According to Mike Muller, a visiting adjunct professor at the University of the Witwatersrand’s Graduate School of Governance, low and unpredictable rainfall is not the only cause for South Africa’s water crisis. As a result, no single solution can address water challenges across the country.
Le Roc Dormers’ 1st Production Sale
Le Roc Dormers will host its first production sale on the farm Eastry in Tweespruit on 22 October at 11am.
Challenges to feeding a growing population
Global agriculture has to increase its output dramatically to meet the needs of a rapidly growing human population. John Hassell, Koch Agronomic Services’ customer support manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, highlights the challenges and urgently required solutions for meeting this unprecedented demand.
The reality ahead of SONA 2020
Many South Africans will be watching President Cyril Ramaphosa deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February, some hoping against hope and some with enthusiasm and renewed hope.
E-Kubota: Power and versatility at a price you can afford
Kubota has partnered with Escorts Ltd to produce the E-Kubota tractor range, which caters to all farmers, regardless of scale. These tractors are sure to find a ready market in South Africa.
Agriculture Development Agency launch at Africa Agri Tech
The much-anticipated launch of the Agriculture Development Agency (AGDA) takes place on 18 February at the Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo (AAT) at the Maslow Hotel in Pretoria.
Science and agri technology in the spotlight in Pretoria
Technology is disrupting every industry, including agriculture, and staying up to date with new trends is crucial to ensure longevity.
Undercover Farming Expo & Conference 2020
The Undercover Farming Expo will be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, on 24 and 25 February.
How traditional leaders undermine women’s land rights
In theory, South Africa has strong laws to protect the property ownership and inheritance rights of all women. However, a 2018 study conducted by Bongi Owusu for her master’s dissertation in social science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal found that these laws are often not implemented in rural Zulu-speaking communities. She explains how this prejudices widows in particular.
