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

Scheduled maintenance enables best outcomes • If there's a commitment to planned maintenance at state-owned assets and public infrastructure, the impact on our country will be immense, says Bani Kgosana, chief revenue officer at Pragma.

Basics of small stock farming

Agricultural science is a vital subject for the future of South Africa

New CEO for Westfalia Fruit

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

Living in the desert, fulfilling a dream

Turnaround strategy for ports: two steps forward, one step back • There is simply no way that we can raise the capital required to revitalise South Africa's ports or bring in the expertise needed without private-sector participation.

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Drought and hail clip Lowveld's subtropical crop

High banana prices expected for next five months

Unfavourable weather dampens cherry production

Port inefficiencies still affecting pome fruit exports

Surge in tomato supplies leads to drop in prices

Ireland's plan to challenge food waste at farm and household level

China aims to boost food output

World in brief

The best of the best Sauvignon Blanc wines

Celebrating excellence in wine tourism in SA

Agriculture makes progress at BRICS summit

Food inflation steady but price pressures remain

Decades of delays plague SA's labour tenant claims

Sasol facing cash flow and global market issues

Unlawful use of agrochemicals kills six children

Eastern Cape informal traders given sewing machines

Poultry industry calls for chicken VAT exemption

Cattle producers urged to start TDS vaccinations

Breeding season management vital for beef success

Supply volumes, customer demand, and price fluctuations • Absa AgriBusiness provides an analysis of fresh produce pricing trends, along with projections for the remainder of the year that factor in the expected festive season demand.

No integrity means no trust • Understand the concept of integrity and never ever compromise yours for anyone at any time. It's your most precious possession,

Water and fertiliser needs of butternut and pumpkin crops • Butternut and pumpkin crops are relatively easy to grow, but to get the most from them, it's important to keep in mind their water and fertiliser requirements,

Land Bank positions itself to reclaim its former glory • Land Bank recently emerged from a four-year period of default. Themba Rikhotso, CEO of Land Bank, spoke to Glenneis Kriel at Nampo Cape about what lies ahead for the bank.

Three tiny species added to SA marine life • Discoveries like these three new species emphasise the need for understanding our oceans’ rich biodiversity and new ways to protect it, writes Jannes Landschoff, a marine biologist at the Sea Change Project and a research associate at Stellenbosch University's Department of Botany and Zoology.

Getting to grips with carbon credit schemes • Considering carbon credit schemes to enhance sustainability and create additional revenue? Dr Justin du Toit, production scientist at the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute in Middelburg, Eastern Cape, spoke to Roelof Bezuidenhout about the realities of these mechanisms.

CAN YOU REALLY FARM CARBON?

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