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.

'A slap in the face to all British farmers'

Farmer's Weekly

African penguins could be extinct by 2035 - how to save them • Protecting the critically endangered African penguin is good for the environment, other animal species, and the economy, say Lorien Pichegru and Dr Alistair McInnes of Nelson Mandela University, Katrin Ludynia of the University of Cape Town, and Peter Barham of the University of Bristol in the UK.

Combined Congress

Driving youth-led water resilience in SA

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

Where broilers feed the fish

Trump 2.0 and its implications for the world and SA

Sustainability is vital for the agriculture sector in South Africa • A company’s future, and hence its sustainability, does not only depend on its ability to make money, but also on its positive impact on communities and the environment.

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Finance stalemate makes COP29 talks ineffective

New regulations' impact on pesticide storage

R500m business fund after spate of food poisoning

Gauteng maize planting season launched at event

Tackling maturity standards in the mango industry

Challenges shape the citrus 2024 export season

Thousands of British farmers march on parliament against inheritance tax

Poor soil harms 30% of India farms

World in brief

CCH cold storage facility a boost for Eastern Cape

Rural development promoted in new DRDAR show

EU 'toxic' tea tree oil law could sink SA's industry

Lion breeders to give up bone stockpiles?

Strategies to stabilise livestock and wool industries

Afriforum's advice for disaster management

ARC names best dairy producers of the year

'Partnerships will unlock young people's potential'

KWV, living legends honoured at Veritas Awards

Job opportunities in Ireland for SA agri students

Agricultural Writers SA awards shine spotlight on excellence

How will Trump's policies affect SA agri exports to the US? • US president-elect Donald Trump’s second term is set to begin in January 2025. His polarising rhetoric and some of his policy proposals have sparked anxiety in global markets. Absa AgriBusiness reports.

Will 2025 be a better year for farmers? • There are some factors pointing towards a more productive and profitable year in 2025 after 2024 took a heavy toll on most farming industries, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

Whistle-blowing and maintaining ethical standards • Employers should establish clear whistle-blowing policies that encourage employees to report illegal or unethical conduct among their co-workers, says Tiaan Botes.

Towards more transparency in the non-profit sector • Civil society organisations have helped shape the structure and application of laws within all sectors, but their sources of funding should be disclosed to the public, writes Dr Sifiso Ntombela.

The best of the best among South Africa's beef cows • The Agricultural Research Council recently presented its 46th annual National Beef Performers Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements across seven categories of performance and production. Farmer’s Weekly is the proud sponsor of the National Best Elite Cow category, and the winners are presented below.

Optimising nutrient availability for cattle • Nutrient circularity in cattle farming can help improve soil health and reduce farming...