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.

Why farm attacks need more attention

Farmer's Weekly

Load-shedding respite should not breed complacency • While the optimism over South Africa's electricity supply is refreshing, it may be misguided, even if well-intentioned, say Mzukisi Kota, Lubumba Kamukwamba and Kelly-Rain Green of Webber Wentzel.

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WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Index insurance soon available in South Africa

Festive demand boost too little for meat producers

Quality crop points to good outlook for wine grapes

Promising prospects for South African canned fruit

Rosy future for South African Pink Lady apples

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Maltento scales up and expands into EU and UK

SA farmers lauded for contribution to food security

New Zealand scientists’ tech targets weeds with laser precision

Japan's rice crop hit by extreme heat

World in brief

Cut VAT on sorghum to secure South Africa's food future, says agri economist • While staple foods like maize meal are zero-rated, sorghum products are subject to 15% VAT, making them less competitive to produce and more expensive for consumers. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports.

Shoprite index shows alarming food insecurity

Beekeepers urged to address forage shortage issue

‘RPO must pursue new avenues to remain relevant’

AI drones detect potato crop disease precisely

SA's food system ‘vulnerable to climate change’

CEO of AFASA faces charges of fraud

Free State has no reason to mark Transport Month

SA maize exports help reduce effects of El Niño

Tiger Brands well positioned for growth

Timely rains in Brazil to boost global soya bean, maize supplies • This analysis by Absa AgriBusiness considers the dynamics in grains and oilseeds markets to explore what price trends could look like over the coming months.

Difficult days for dairy farmers, but there is hope • Weak consumer demand for dairy products, depressed livestock prices, and high production costs put pressure on producer prices. There are, however, some signs of a recovery in consumer demand in coming months

Staying afloat amid the cost-price squeeze • John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the importance of environmental and social sustainability for a prosperous agriculture sector.

The impact of theft on farms in South Africa • A high number of livestock are being stolen every year in South Africa. Insurance is expensive and farmers are battling to find solutions to the problem, says Dr Lindie von Maltitz, agricultural economics lecturer in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State.

Technology that can help protect South Africa's farms • Farm attacks, murders, livestock and crop theft, and other rural crimes are a growing concern in South Africa. As a result, more and more farmers are turning to advanced security technology to protect their lives, properties, and livelihoods. Sinenhlanhla Mncwango spoke to experts about the security strategies that producers can adopt to combat these threats.

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