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.
Coronavirus: what employers need to know
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has already had serious implications for many South Africans, as well as a negative economic impact on the country at large.
Implications of coronavirus for regional food supply chains
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is dominating the news, with fears emerging about the widespread effect on the economy in general, and the food system in particular.
Overseas production hopes to address Chinese pork shortage
Companies in China are being encouraged to set up pig farms overseas to address a severe domestic pork shortage.
Food shortages unlikely during coronavirus outbreak
Fears about potential disruptions to global supply chains due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak have raised questions about whether South Africa could experience food shortages in the short to medium terms.
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Harvesting power: John Deere C120
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Elegant country living for all ages
St John’s Village, set on 160ha of lush countryside in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), is renowned for its active outdoor lifestyle with secure homes and retirement opportunities.
Legal evictions: landowners need to know their rights
Media reports and public debate often simplify and blur the sensitive issue of evictions. Typically, evictions are seen solely from the perspective of the landowner or from that of landless people, and there is a failure to distinguish between lawful and unlawful evictions. Annelize Crosby, policy head for land affairs at Agri SA, explains the various perspectives and the relevant laws.
Attend Africa’s Big 7
Entering its 18th year, Africa’s Big 7 is the continent’s largest annual meeting place for the food and drink industry, where buyers and distributors from 67 countries come to source products from farm to fork including ingredients, specialty and finished products together with processing, packaging and logistics solutions.
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
To turn your agribusiness into a sustainable business, you need a partner like Nedbank to be with you every step of the way.
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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.
