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.

Tackling gender-based violence in rural farming

Farmer's Weekly

New reserve to protect more than just wildlife • A recently established nature reserve in the Northern Drakensberg is set to protect vital grasslands, ancient rock art, and water sources, benefitting wildlife and local communities, writes Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa, an associate professor at the Wits School of Governance.

Financial management for farmers

Rabies confirmed in Cape Town seal

Five reasons to drink rooibos this winter

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WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

'FMD will likely spread throughout South Africa'

Poor genetics threaten communal farm earnings

Major breakthroughs for the wool industry

Natural versus synthetic fibres: the battle continues

Spread of avian influenza in US cows 'not being tracked'

China initiates antidumping probe

World in brief

Competition Commission blames the failure of some on the success of others • The Competition Commission’s investigation into the fresh produce sector has yielded few results, despite allegations of unfair practices that ostensibly kept prices high and transformation low. Lindi Botha reports.

Unfavourable weather lowers cling peach output

Guava association expects smaller 2024 harvest

Top Western Cape young farmer enjoys a challenge

Namibia drought becomes humanitarian crisis

Western Cape avocado production on the rise • Avocado production is booming in the Western Cape, and new insights into the industry were shared at a recent grower day, writes Marinda Louw Coetzee.

Quality standard set for marula oil in South Africa

Consumer woes trickle down to seedling growers

Thousands gather to sample the good life

How global oil prices influence what SA pays for fertilisers • This week, Absa AgriBusiness explores the impact of global oil production cuts on Brent crude oil prices, South African fuel costs, and the relationship between oil and fertiliser prices in a shifting global market.

Be a 'marketer', not just a 'seller' • Selling and marketing are entirely different jobs. The seller thinks short term, while the marketer has the long term in mind. Farmers need to think like marketers, writes Peter Hughes.

The dangers of itch mite and lice infestation in sheep • Awareness of the risks caused by these parasites and how to prevent and control them could help avoid the loss of vast sums of potential income, says Shane Brody.

Remuneration when Sunday is a public holiday • Should an employee be paid overtime when a public holiday falls on a Sunday and the Monday is declared to be a public holiday? Christiaan Swart clears up this issue.

An effective minister who led from the front • Outgoing agriculture minister Thoko Didiza will be remembered for inspiring government, industry, labour and civil society to work together to build a prosperous sector, writes Dr Sifiso Ntombela.

Sustainable palm oil production in SA • Palm oil has been heavily criticised due to the unsustainable practices used in its cultivation. But this is beginning to change, says Jannie Myburgh, senior manager of trading oils procurement at SD Guthrie International SA. He spoke to Marinda Louw Coetzee.

The role of One Health in sustainable farming and well-being • A movement strengthening relationships between...