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.

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Farmer's Weekly

Johannesburg's big water problem • The water crisis is getting worse in South Africa's biggest city, says Craig Sheridan, chair professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. This is why the taps keep running dry in the country's industrial hub.

Drone conference 2024 • 6 to 7 June, Emperors Palace, Johannesburg

Tips on how to sow sustainable success

Good grazing for fleece quality

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

New policy aims to accelerate service provision

Birdwatchers may help unlock value for farmers

Weather conditions hit grain production • Weather conditions have taken their toll on both the winter and summer grain regions, as well as other crops, write Jyothi Laldas and Glenneis Kriel.

Good demand for pomegranates

35 000 jobs lost in the agriculture sector

Australia takes cautionary measures against lumpy skin disease

Major recognition for Irish beef

World in brief

Zambia plans to import wheat to make up deficit

The importance of technology in conservation

KZN carries bulk of rhino poaching • Province faces pressure as rhino poaching statistics rise, writes Jyothi Laldas.

SA, Cuba in R&D deal for animal and plant health

Zambia adjusts budget to avert food insecurity

KZN agriculture aims to improve livestock quality

Department of agriculture under scrutiny • The department's irregular expenditure comes under the spotlight in a new report, writes Glenneis Kriel.

The ever-changing story of oak trees in SA

Sporadic rain casts doubt over summer crop prospects • Hot and dry weather in South Africa's summer grain-producing regions has dampened production sentiments and sparked yield concerns, writes Absa AgriBusiness.

Know your customer • In a constantly changing market, farmers need to know and understand the factors that influence consumers’ decisions. By Dr Koos Coetzee.

Fish farming: a goldfish or red herring? • Leslie Ter Morshuizen explains the potential for aquaculture in South Africa.

The ins and outs of having your own storage facilities • In this article, Cobus du Plessis discusses what you need to know before investing in on-farm silos.

A FEW TIPS ON BUYING A SILO

WHAT TO CONSIDER

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Gagelas’ unique livestock operation • In 2009, the Gagela family expanded their livestock initiative from the communal areas of the Eastern Cape to include a commercial farm near Dordrecht. Mike Burgess reports on the family's unique agricultural journey, driven by the late George Gagela.

Livestock theft in South Africa: Do the structures fail the producer? • Willie Clack, senior lecturer in criminal justice at Unisa, and a farmer in North West, analyses statistics from the South African Police Service over the past 30 years to determine the trend in stock theft.

Maize remains South Africa's greatest grain • Zunel van Eeden looks at maize production, and the pests and diseases that farmers should be on the lookout for to maintain their good yields and profitability.

FACTS ABOUT MAIZE PRODUCTION

Big economic potential in cannabis and hemp • Cobus du Plessis looks at two similar industries and products with very different legislative landscapes.

SOUTH AFRICA MOVES CLOSER TO LEGALISING PRIVATE CANNABIS USE

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