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Discover the farming lifestyle, from daily farm routines and rural living to crop cultivation, livestock care, and life on a modern farm.

More than just an English breakfast

Eggs Onassis: A breakfast for your inner millionaire.

Au naturel or not?

Inspired by the sunbirds in her garden, Jo Hedges ponders the impact of indigenous vegetation and which plants are the best for the garden

Dealing with some difficult add-ons

Jonno helps a reader incorporate a rondavel with a living area at a different height.

Where did all the donkeys go?

Although pythons are often misunderstood, Abré J Steyn had a close encounter with one whose intentions he understood quite clearly.

This should scare you

There are more environmentally pressing matters to be afraid of than being face-to-face with a mamba, writes Abré J Steyn.

Back to our roots

Jonno shows an example of a traditional farm homestead.

Investing in the future

Jonno helps Joe and Hilda with plans for their retirement home.

A colourful tribute

Namaqualand in bloom is one of South Africa's magnificent natural wonders. Jo Hedges writes about a trip through this palette of colour.

Low-key bachelor pads

Jonno helps Linda with plans for no-nonsense bachelor pads.

Church-style roofing

Jonno assists Tessa and Peter with roofing ideas.

More than meets the eye?

What has happened to the police force that is supposed to prevent and combat crime and protect the community, asks Abré J Steyn.

Strawberry jam – in a microwave

Most cooks desperately keen for novel experiences take a shot at making jam. This they do once and never again, their kitchens awash with fruit pulp, the hobs sticky with...

A house by the sea

Jonno helps a reader to design a house in Mauritius.

Frittata wedges

A classic - with a delicious mushroomy twist.

One good shot

Hunting with a handgun isn't for everyone, but the satisfaction is so much greater, says Abré J Steyn.
Classic Durban chicken breyani

Classic Durban chicken breyani

Out of all the extraordinary and enticing Indian-accented foods available, breyani is one of the all-time greats. Breyani, no matter how you spell it, is not a single dish but...

A veld braai for one

While there is only one human activity more social than eating together, solo meals are part and parcel of the veld experience. Whether camping, hunting or fishing a person needs...
straw-house

A house of straw?

An avid Farmer's Weekly reader has the opportunity to build a straw bale, self-sufficient, off-the-grid home in the Magaliesburg area. Jonno helps her out.

When the sun goes down

When your vehicle gets stuck in a swamp at sunset in game-rich country full of nocturnal predators, you better pray your torch doesn't let you down. Abre' J Steyn discovers...

One layout – many options

Dirk and Edith applied for a 10-unit development on a portion of their farm in the upper Van Reenen's Pass area of KZN.
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