Tapping into the Saalboomspruit’s ‘golden bounty’
Mike Burgess has fished the Saalboomspruit in the Eastern Cape’s Barkly East district for almost four decades. He shares how he has never been disappointed with the exceptional indigenous yellowfish this pristine highland ecosystem produces.
Time to start widespread vaccination against FMD in SA’s livestock?
For some time, the South African livestock industry has been struggling with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which presents enormous costs to farmers and agribusinesses. As the disease persists, the country's ambitions for export growth are increasingly at risk.
The Boerboel: a proudly South African dog breed
The Boerboel is a South African-developed mastiff breed popular with farmers and families for its calm and protective nature. The Boerboel is a powerful mastiff-type dog breed developed in South Africa, with origins dating back to the 17th century and the arrival of the Dutch settlers in the country.
Fake news lurks in agri, but it can be stopped
At the Africa Agri Tech 2025 conference held in Pretoria in March, Alan Hardacre, co-founder of Advocacy Academy, spoke about how disinformation campaigns wreak havoc on agribusinesses. He highlighted the challenges and opportunities in using artificial intelligence in the fight for truth.
Extensive nationwide audit paints a real picture of land reform in SA
Johann Bornman, chairperson of Agri Development Solutions, recently released a report to set the record straight about land reform in South Africa. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the results.
An inside look at South Africa’s meat safety standards
South Africa’s Meat Safety Act sets strict regulations to ensure meat quality and protect consumers, covering every stage of the food value chain. Dr Gerhard Neethling, general manager of the Red Meat Abattoir Association, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about inspections, traceability, and industry compliance.
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The importance of livestock for sustainable agriculture
While conservationists often say that livestock are detrimental to the environment, research has shown that regenerative agriculture really only succeeds when livestock are utilised.
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A judicial duel in the name of ‘just and equitable compensation’
In the Moloto case, the Land Court had to consider factors like market value and the current use of the property on which a land claim had been lodged.
Farmer’s Weekly transitions to a biweekly in July
For the past 114 years, Farmer’s Weekly has been a leading voice in agriculture, not only in South Africa, but also further afield in Africa. Over more than a century, we have dedicated our time and resources to serving agriculture by informing you, our readers, and by inspiring up-and-coming farmers.
A farmer’s experience with bush encroachment
Farmer David Addenbrooke has worked in the Zimbabwean beef industry for around four decades. Here, he relates his experience with bush encroachment and offers farmers some advice on battling this scourge.
Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to combat diseases in animals
When it comes to protecting your animals’ health, vaccination stands out as one of the most crucial and effective preventive measures available, writes Boehringer Ingelheim’s Dr Michelle Enslin.
Why a solar-power subscription might not make financial sense
Solar-energy subscriptions are often marketed as convenient and hassle-free, but it’s important to consult a checklist before signing up for one. Teresa Kok, director of One Energy, talks about what to look for.
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