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Hurwitz Farming’s record-breaking success with Boran cattle

Hurwitz Farming has become synonymous with Boran cattle in South Africa. But it hasn’t always been plain sailing. Simeon Hurwitz spoke to Janine Ryan about the increasing popularity of this breed.

Organisation aims to end hunger with sweet potatoes

In a recent food rescue operation, SA Harvest drew on its relationships with Dutoit Agri and logistics companies to ensure that nutritious food reached those who needed it, writes Ozzy Nel, the company’s COO.

Cutworms: check the weeds on your fields!

Zunel van Eeden explains why understanding the ecological interplay between cutworms and weeds is crucial for effective pest management. Producers should disrupt the life cycle of cutworms to minimise crop damage.

Enjoy the ebb and flow of a simple, natural life in Wilderness

The heart of the Garden Route offers visitors forested areas, rivers in mountain canyons, beaches, and affordable national park accommodation. Brian Berkman visits the area at least once a year.
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Springbok icon Bakkies Botha thrives with Agrico’s support

The former rugby star knows all about the importance of teamwork and reliability. So partnering with Agrico irrigation systems was the best decision for his farming needs.

The importance of risk management in agriculture

Rinus de Bruin, agronomist at NWK, warns that crop production on marginal soils is no longer an option. The challenges posed by ever higher input costs mean that farmers simply cannot continue to plant on lower-potential soils, he says. Selecting the correct crops for each area is also of the essence.

Cherry production in Gauteng: challenging, but possible

Growing cherries in a suboptimal climate requires manipulating trees and temperatures. But with a considerable market advantage, it is worth the effort. Lindi Botha visited ZZ2’s Toscana farm, which for four weeks of the year takes prime position in the cherry market.

Time to take a deep breath on the slopes of the Magaliesberg

Romantic dinners and picnics on top of the Magaliesberg mountains make Phefumula Country Retreat the ideal getaway for couples.

A review of the momentous election year that was 2024

Early in the year it was indicated in this column that 2024 would be important among other things for the fact that half of the world’s population would hold elections.

The next decade in aquaculture: trends and challenges ahead

This report focuses on the production and trade of aquaculture and farmed fish over the next decade, and projects where the industry is likely to end up in 2032.

Best wishes from the Farmers Weekly team for 2025

The Farmers Weekly team reflects on 2024 and sends heartfelt wishes to our readers for a joyful festive season and a prosperous New Year ahead.

Win 1 of a festive hampers of Babylonstoren worth around R2 500

One Farmer’s Weekly reader can stand a chance to win a festive hamper of Babylonstoren’s books, worth around R2 500 in total.
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