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 watershed moment for South Africa

Farmer's Weekly

The private sector still needs to step up • A coalition government won't fix past failures in South Africa, says Lawrence Hamilton, South Africa-UK Bilateral Research Professor in Political Theory for Wits University and the University of Cambridge. Thus, we can expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security, he adds.

Introduction to Aquaponics

The critical role of packaging in food

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

Is the polled Merino economically sound?

South African agriculture sector offers robust employment opportunities

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

The future of financing will require ESG reports

Below-normal rainfall forecast post-El Niño

New fruit fly species detected in South Africa • Spotted wing drosophila has been confirmed in South Africa, posing a threat to most fruit production areas. However, efforts are under way to contain and manage the spread,

Deciduous fruit industry celebrates leadership

Verder Group plants over 2 000 olive trees

SA's navel orange export estimates down 14,5%

Female-owned KZN agri-business receives aid

Concerns arise over potential Irish potato shortage

China receives first ‘green’ imports

World in brief

Western Cape pet owners urged to vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies • The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is urging people to vaccinate their animals against rabies after a confirmed case in Cape Town.

Wildlife income dives as minister stays mum on hunting quotas • The South African wildlife industry faces an uncertain future in light of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's delay in publishing this year's annual hunting quota.

Zambia's debt restructuring nears completion

State of disaster in Namibia welcomed by union

Industry players debate call to extend tariff rebates for imported chicken • The debate over extending tariff rebates on chicken imported into South Africa continues as industry players argue over market dynamics and food affordability.

Agbiz calls for better policy implementation

Veg prices trend lower amid stable mid-winter supply • This week, Absa AgriBusiness analyses the supply-and-demand patterns for cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes and tomatoes seen in the local fresh produce market in mid-May.

Difficult days for milk producers • South African dairy is no longer the shining star among the country's livestock industries

May the optimism last and our nation ride this surging wave • Pre-election headlines were extremely positive about South Africa's future, but will this confidence hold? If it does, the sky is the limit,

Your role in counteracting footand-mouth disease • Foot-and-mouth disease is highly contagious, so it's essential to know its symptoms and the various things you can do to help combat its spread.

Merino Classic National Championship • The Merino Classic National Championship was held in Bloemfontein on 25 and 26 April, with 705 sheep competing in various classes. This was one of the biggest classic shows held in many years. The judges were Jan Olivier, Marnitz Fourie, Uysie Willemse, Pierre-Louw Fourie, Cor Uys and Keith Coetzee.

National Ile De France Championships • The National Ile De France Championships were held in Bloemfontein on 27 April. There...