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.
Livestock farmers and elephants clash in Namibia
The destruction of farming infrastructure as the result of an influx of elephants to Namibia’s north-western commercial farming region is an ever-increasing problem, according to Namibian Livestock Producers’ Organisation (LPO) chairperson, Piet Gouws.
EU dismisses poor quality claims of export chicken to SA
The quality of poultry being exported from the EU to South Africa is the same quality as the poultry produced and sold in Europe, Bloomberg reported Marcus Cornaro, EU ambassador to SA, as saying.
Why SA’s goat farmers must get down to business
Stakeholders in South Africa’s goat value-chain are determined to grow their sector into a profitable and sustainable industry to benefit farmers and the economy. Johan Steyn, owner of Patriot Boer Goat Stud in the Eastern Cape, discusses how
this can be achieved.
The driverless tractor is here
The farm machinery of the future has arrived, offering every conceivable digital, telemetric and mechanical feature. In fact, the designers have left out only one detail: the driver.
Farmer’s Weekly agri-tour to SIMA Paris 2017
Farmer’s Weekly will be your host at SIMA – the Paris International Agribusiness Show, a multifaceted, global agriculture and livestock week.
Intensive or free-range pig farming?
This is the first question you have to ask yourself when considering raising pigs, says Shane Brody.
Tented getaway for campers
I received a call from Johan, a resident of east Pretoria, who wants to construct a tented getaway that would attract tourists and campers.
Fireproofing your thatched roof
Gill, Adele and Dick gave me a call to see the proposed development site on their 5 000ha game farm near Vryburg.
5 cottage designs to choose from
Dear Jonno
I am situated in Aliwal North, and want to construct a one- bedroom cottage of 36m² (6m x 6m), similar to the one...
6 facts about feeding pigs
Dr Elsje Pieterse of the Department of Animal Sciences at Stellenbosch University offers some advice on good feeding practices.
Wine-tasting cellar & pub with a view
A client, Peter, is keen to add public facilities to his lodge in the White Mountain area of the Central Drakensberg.
His plan is for...
A stylish wedding venue in KZN
Dear Jonno
I am looking to build a wedding facility in my hometown in KwaZulu-Natal. I would like the establishment to have a restaurant or...
Know your goat breeds: The Toggenburg
Producing milk and a variety of soft and hard cheeses, this breed performs best in cool conditions.
Traditional yet modern farmhouse
Dear Jonno
We recently bought a 120ha farm in the southern Western Cape, and are looking to construct a farm-style house with a modern interior....
5-star cave accommodation
I was recently contacted by Charles who had a design request for something unique.
He had previously stayed in 5-star man-made cave accommodation in...
A Tuscan style home
I recently had a meeting with a client, Majola, whose thatched roof house had burnt down. It had a bedroom, a living room, kitchen...
Eye theory in practice for racing pigeons
Eye theory, or 'eye-sign' theory is one of the most divisive issues amongst the racing pigeon fraternity. Some top fanciers maintain however, that the secret to selecting top racing pigeons lies in the eyes.
Celebrate World Egg Day
Every year, on the second Friday in October, eggs are celebrated on World Egg Day.
Good science to fuel the future
Dr Charlie Reinhardt, a botanist from the University of Pretoria, says the challenge of global food security can only be addressed with sound scientific research and development.
Testing your soil
Understanding the make-up of soil is fundamental to achieving the best crop yield. The advent of a simple-to-use soil test kit has made this a great deal easier, says Paul Donovan.
