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

Measurable plan needed to help commercialise black farmers • Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen can build on the foundation of the previous administration and implement a comprehensive strategy that prioritises transformation, writes Lukhanyo Nkombisa, general manager of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa’s. Grower Development Company.

Driving a tractor • 25 to 27 September, Cullinan

Born Free secures South Africa’s first accreditation for a big cat sanctuary

WWF-SA WELCOMES CLIMATE CHANGE ACT

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

The mealybug menace in pineapples

Hostility from Botswana and Namibia towards SA is not in the spirit of regional co-operation • AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

South Africa faces escalating tick-resistance crisis

Skills shortage affects sector growth, innovation

South Africa makes strides in protecting rhino populations against poaching • A significant drop in the number of rhinos poached was recorded during May and June as a result of dehoming and policing efforts. Lindi Botha reports on the efforts behind this significant development.

Tongaat Hulett faces unpaid levies backlash

Industry responds to seed access claims

Gauteng agriculture MEC unveils R1 billion budget

Women farmers overcome Gauteng safety risks

New Zealand abandons green policies to bolster economy

Nitrogen subsidy for Dutch farmers

World in brief

Canning fruit industry urged to collaborate more

Pinotage production down, but future looks bright

Disaster management areas to help contain FMD

Extreme weather slashes projected citrus exports

‘Cannabis is key to Eastern Cape job creation’

Pressure mounts for interest rate cuts

Calls for support for Namibian resettled farmers

Botswana extends animal feed subsidy to 2025

US$8m grant awared to Zambian honey company

Consumer demand for animal proteins bolsters meat prices • In this week’s column, Absa AgriBusiness considers the market dynamics in the livestock industry to explore what price trends could look like over the coming weeks and months.

These are difficult days for consumers • Consumers are under pressure from high interest rates and inflation. The South African Reserve Bank did not lower interest rates at its most recent meeting. However, lower interest rates are probably on the cards for September and November, writes Dr Koos Coetzee.

The profound importance of the feed conversion ratio • To grow an aquaculture concern efficiently and profitably, the quality of feed and the price point need to be correct, writes Leslie Ter Morshuizen, owner of Aquaculture Solutions.

Financial management of a farm: the basics of budgeting • Cobus du Plessis explores the fundamentals of budgeting for farm management, explaining its importance, the different types of budgets, and key concepts like fixed and variable costs.

Opening the doors to finance for SA farmers • Agriculture is a crucial pillar of South Africa’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions and contributing significantly to the nation’s GDP. However, farmers face numerous challenges, including securing adequate financing to sustain and grow their operations. Cobus du Plessis looks at some of the key features and pros and cons of the financial opportunities available to...