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

What Gauteng's new water data hub means for residents • Caroline Southey, founding editor of The Converstaion Africa, spoke to Prof Craig Sheridan, director of the Centre in Water Research and Development at the University of the Witwatersrand, about the creation of a new platform that aims to keep Gauteng residents informed about water shortages and repair issues.

Broiler and layer production • 6 to 8 November, Groenkloof and Cullinan

New training project empowers small-scale livestock farmers

Efficient management — key to successful pig farming

Optimism about 2024/25 winter crop production, especially in the Western Cape • AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

New pear variety promises to improve packouts

SA to begin field trials of GM wheat in 2025

White maize: plant now to cash in on higher prices

Drop in fuel prices brings summer crop relief

Plans to propagate canola will benefit SA farmers

SACOTA highlights importance of grain imports

UJ's hemp research a boost to SA's green economy

Eastern Cape government invests in farmer training

Poultry capital of the US dealt a major blow by Hurricane Helene

Cow-free casein production success

World in brief

Poor policies in the spotlight on World Food Day

Engage communities to transform energy projects

Memo raises questions about beef growth strategy

Tsetse fly infestation threatens KZN livestock

Interbreed championship a hit at Swartland Show

One person, hundreds of animals die in Memel fires

Namibia reports August R3,6 billion trade shortfall

Vegetable supplies and prices fluctuate as spring arrives • Absa AgriBusiness observes monthly and yearly average volume and price trends for the week ending 20 September, with various vegetables displaying different trends.

Plant breeders' rights herald a new world of improved varieties • New technology to create improved varieties is being developed at warp speed. Keep up with it, but take care not to run foul of the laws that protect it,

Injecting livestock: best practices and vital considerations • Improper injection techniques can lead to animals suffering and the reduced efficacy of medications. Dangerous organisms and parasites can also develop resistance

BKB Africa Livestock Expo 2024 • The BKB Africa Livestock Expo was held at the Afridome in Parys in September. There were seven breeds and 354 cattle on show, and champions were crowned in various categories.

Food trends increase scope for valueadding opportunities • From veganism to upcycling, new food trends present avenues for value adding and exploring new markets. After a recent visit to Switzerland, Lindi Botha reports on two companies making headway in that country.

Aquaculture on the rise • This report focuses on the production and trade of aquaculture and farmed fish over the next decade, and projects where the industry is likely to end up in 2032.

Training and education in agriculture: Part 1 • For those wishing to pursue a career in agriculture, there are many options in terms of agricultural schools, universities and colleges that prospective students can attend. In this first part of a series, we list some of the universities that offer degrees in agriculture and the programmes that they offer.

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