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.
Crime stats show increase in stock theft
National crime statistics were released today for the period April 2016 to March 2017.
Dairy farmers work together to prevent strike-led milk losses
The recent strike action by milk collection truck drivers of Dairy Farmers South Africa (DFSA) nearly resulted in potentially crippling losses for dairy farmers in KwaZulu-Natal’s ‘milk bowl’ of Creighton, Ixopo and Donnybrook.
China’s love affair with wine, and how SA can benefit
Chinese consumers’ growing affinity for wine, particularly imports from international premium wine producers, presents a growth opportunity for the South African wine industry, according to research conducted by Buyambo Mantashe of agriculture investment company, MM Agrivestment.
The R5 million racing pigeon
Golden Prince, currently the most expensive pigeon in the world, is owned by two South African fanciers.
The Farmer’s Weekly tour to Sommet de l’Élevage
(Bookings are closed) Readers are invited to join Farmer’s Weekly on tour to the Auvergne- Rhône-Alpes region in France to attend the leading European forum for livestock professionals, the Sommet de l’Élevage in Clermont-Ferrand and Cournon.
AVI Africa 2017
Avi Africa is the biggest poultry conference and exhibition in Africa and will be held from 20 - 22 June 2017 at Emperors Palace, Gauteng.
The importance of a business plan for farming
You wouldn’t drive a car without a steering wheel. So why run a farm without a business plan?
A stylish A-frame ‘thatch’
Jonno designed an A-frame home, with stonework outer walls for Cassie.
Dealing with Gibberella ear rot
Also known as red ear rot, this disease appears to be on the increase in South Africa’s maize-producing areas.
Tell a story and turn your produce into a brand
To capture the increasingly discerning consumer market, farmers have to learn how to use public relations and social media strategies effectively. Public relations expert and journalist, Brian Berkman, provides some valuable insights.
Labour minister to conduct inspections on KZN farms
Labour minister, Mildred Oliphant, will be visiting KwaZulu-Natal farms on Friday, 21 April, to ensure that employers are complying with the country’s labour laws.
5 things to look forward to at Agritech Expo Zambia
Visitors will be offered an opportunity to meet with some of the world's leading agricultural companies, and network with agricultural professionals as well as government and union officials at the Zambia Agritech Expo held from 27-29 April, in Chisamba.
Farmers urged to stay calm and keep on farming
Agri Eastern Cape president Douglas Stern, has appealed to farmers to continue with what they know best, even under the current extremely trying times…
Kenyan cashew nut industry in dire straits
The cashew nut farming industry in Lamu County, Kenya, faces collapse after years of losses. These follow a government ban on exports in 2009, according to the Daily Nation newspaper.
Significant fall in Zeder earnings
Investment holding company, Zeder’s headline and attributable earnings per share decreased significantly due to a once-off management fee and internalisation charge of almost R1,5 billion added to the income statement.
Shaping the future of global food security
Feeding the global population nutritiously and sustainably by 2030 will require unprecedented innovation and coordination by all stakeholders, according to a report by the World Economic Forum’s System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Food Security and Agriculture.
Top honours for SA brandy in World Drinks Awards
Distell’s Oude Meester Demant brandy walked away with top honours at the recent World Drinks Awards in London, receiving the title of ‘World’s Best Brandy’.
Vigorous growth predicted for global hazelnut market
The international hazelnut market is set for robust growth over the next decade, according to market researchers.
Record price for wool
Merino wool producer, BP Greyling from Wakkerstroom in Mpumalanga, achieved a record-high price at a recent wool auction held at the Wool and Mohair Exchange in Port Elizabeth.
RSA Group responds to CompCom collusion allegations
The RSA Group said CompCom’s allegations of collusion at fresh produce markets across South Africa were based on a misconception of how the markets operated.
