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

How MSMEs are revolutionising Africa's food systems • Dr Agnes Kalibata, president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, says that leveraging the private sector's potential is key to driving significant change in food systems and fostering sustainable growth.

Artificial insemination in cattle • 30 September to 2 October 2024, Rayton, Gauteng

Elephant Charlie finally gets his freedom after 40 years in captivity

Raised beds keep these veggies safe

Mixed prospects for South Africa's 2024/25 winter crop production

The state of land reform in South Africa

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Strong results for Gauteng agriculture department

SA and China forge new agri-trade opportunities

Challenges for small-scale pig farming sector

Drought causes havoc on white maize prices

Bushmanland still in the grip of a severe drought

Chilean university develops dual-purpose agri-energy project

US$15m for contaminants research

World in brief

Awards celebrate entrepreneurial women • The Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Women Entrepreneur Awards highlighted the value of investing in women for sustainable growth. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Cannabis permits: hold the celebrations

Steenhuisen undertakes to support vets

‘Populist’ activism threatens agri production

Livestock exports present growth opportunities

EU livestock welfare scrutiny making its mark

Canal reopening brings relief for northern Namibia

‘Agroforestry can improve livestock nutrition’

SA economy starts picking up but agriculture still lags • Absa AgriBusiness analyses statistics on the state of the South African economy over the past quarter, with the emphasis on agricultural underperformance, and offers predictions on what the future holds.

Stop hoping for jobs in agriculture • Figures show that the agriculture sector lost 45 000 jobs in the second quarter of 2024. This decline can be attributed to increased productivity, which requires fewer but more skilled workers, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

Medical cannabis: facts vs myths • Thomas Walker debunks the most common myths associated with medical cannabis and address the facts about it, supported by scientific evidence and practical experience.

In pursuit of a ‘fairer’ economy • The Fairtrade movement was one of the first to focus on social and ethical trading. Paul Colditz, commercial director at Fairtrade Africa, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the opportunities and challenges Fairtrade faces.

Ford revolutionises van productivity with new Transit Custom • The next generation of Europe's best-selling 1t van and five-time winner of the International Van of the Year is designed to help small and medium businesses reduce cost of ownership, work more effectively and achieve new levels of productivity. To add even more value, the van is competitively priced at under R700 000.

What if Big Oil led and profited from the green transition? • History offers lessons in repurposing the past to benefit future generations, writes Richard Meade, senior research fellow in economics and social sciences at the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, and adjunct associate professor at Griffith University's Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research in Australia.

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