Farmer's Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly is an agricultural magazine based in South Africa, targeting the whole of Southern Africa. The magazine is committed to advancing the interests of the region’s farmers and its agricultural industry by serving as a mouthpiece for the industry and by keeping its readers informed of the latest developments in the agricultural sector.

The right mindset makes all the difference

Farmer's Weekly

The power of collaboration: salvaging sweet potatoes, nourishing communities • 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.

First aid for farmers and farmworkers • Self-study in your own time, online

Passionate about agriculture and personal development

Get calves’ feed exactly right

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Omnia reports solid financial and eco results

CropLife SA ‘appalled’ by illegal pesticide deaths

New red meat traceability platform launched

SA and Chile sign deal to improve aquaculture

Avocado farmers face tough operating environment

Fresh produce sales must cater to consumer trends

Partnership will help increase table grape exports

SA Table Grape Industry names new chairperson

Study: small cuts to beef production could eliminate years of emissions

New French farmer protests planned

World in brief

Top 10 old vine wines score highly in first report

Graduate scheme empowers Eastern Cape youth

Plum pollen study reveals varietal differences in pollination effectiveness • A new study undertaken near George, Western Cape, explored pollination in plum varieties, showing key differences in pollen quality. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on the research findings.

Lower-than-average sugar cane yields for SA

Good start to grain planting after timeous rainfall

Uncertainty over Trump’s stance on AGOA

SA agriculture jobs see growth during drought

All major vegetables except onions cheaper than the month before • This piece by Absa AgriBusiness examines the recent price movements of fresh vegetables in South Africa and provides insights into the anticipated trends for the coming month.

Do you have it in you to become a great manager? • Crucial skills can be learnt, but it’s personal characteristics and traits that give individuals the ability to become truly great managers. Identify them and follow suit, says Peter Hughes.

A new industry opens up for the adventurous traveller • Whether you’re a curious first-timer or a seasoned traveller, cannabis tourism provides you with a unique way to experience a region’s culture, wellness practices, and agriculture - all centred on the remarkable cannabis plant, says Thomas Walker.

Harnessing wind for cleaner energy • At the Windaba Conference and Exhibition, held in October in Cape Town, Western Cape, Niveshen Govender, CEO of the South African Wind Energy Association, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the state of wind energy in the country and the opportunities that farmers can exploit.

A bright future awaits SA’s Boran • 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.

FOCUS ON PIG FARMING

The business of pig farming: practical steps for success • Running a pork farm requires knowledge and expertise. Mosele Lepheane, director of a small piggery in the Free State, spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about the structured approach needed to succeed, from drafting a business plan and managing cash flow to sourcing equipment and expanding market access.

Biosecurity...