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

Joburg's urban farmers fight climate change • Urban agriculture in Johannesburg's Alexandra township is strengthening food security and climate resilience, but these low-income farmers need funding, land, and government support to withstand climate shocks.

Dairy farming • 17 to 20 August, George

Brazilian buffalo breaks world record, producing 40,25kg of milk

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Do not confuse herbicide damage symptoms

Fragile peace in the Middle East leaves no clear winners or losers

SA has recorded its largest grain harvest in history, which bodes well for consumer food price inflation

New tech improves apple maturity assessments

Western Cape to get concrete orchard post factory

South Africa's biosafety systems could help unlock premium cannabis markets • South Africa can unlock premium global cannabis markets by treating its advanced biosafety regulation as a competitive advantage rather than a compliance burden, boosting international trust and protecting indigenous genetics. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports.

Why on-paper farm profits can lie: Part 1 • A farm can look highly profitable on paper, but still collapse before harvest. In part one of this two-part series, Cobus du Plessis breaks down the crucial difference between profit and liquidity, highlighting the hidden seasonal cash-flow traps.

South African avocados primed for export • Driven by global superfood demand, South Africa's avocado industry is expanding rapidly. While navigating rising logistics costs, strategic market access into China and India positions the sector for robust export-led growth, says Hendus Janse van Rensburg.

Understanding different ectoparasite dips • Whatever method you choose, success comes from correct dosing, correct timing, monitoring tick burdens, rotating active ingredients, and keeping records so you know if the programme is actually working, writes Shane Brody.

Tips for dealing with poor work performance • Once a performance concern is identified, the employer should follow a fair process promptly, giving the employee an opportunity to respond, writes Meyer Louw.

Effects of global oil price hikes on agricultural exports • Exports are directly affected by global oil prices, which impact the availability of bunker fuel, a product that typically accounts for 60% of a cargo ship's total voyage costs, writes Dr Sifiso Ntombela.

Twenty years at Kilima • Twenty years ago, Dr Sareta Schutte and her husband bought a farm with little more than a single rondavel on it. Today, that property has become Kilima Horned Heritage, a diversified enterprise built around wildlife, tourism and livestock. Henning Naudé spoke to her about building Kilima, learning about an unfamiliar industry, and finding her place as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

Love what you do and success will follow • Annelize Crosby combines her passion for nature with law. She is one of South Africa's leading agricultural legal experts, championing policy and land matters. Magda du Toit reports.

A childhood dream that became reality through hard work • From growing up in a small Northern Cape town to becoming a pioneering scientist, Dr Marinda Visser expanded her horizons to lead vital national research partnerships, championing biosecurity and mentoring agriculture's next wave of leaders. Magda du Toit...