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

Link between lion farming and illegal trade • Fresh evidence adds weight to fears of a link between lion farming and the illegal bone trade, says Neil D’Cruze, global head of wildlife research at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, and Angie Elwin, wildlife research manager at World Animal Protection and visiting research fellow at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

Dairy Farming Management • 2 to 6 October, George

Empowering women through education

Cheap milk production

SA’s agricultural exports may soften this year from the record R240 billion in 2022

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

DA makes further call to investigate farm murders

Expected canola crop sets new production record

Dark clouds move in on agriculture’s sun

Growth forecast for livestock on knife’s edge

Hearings on agri land preservation bill continue

New elephant birth control method implemented

Building a better future for agriculture

Red meat exports to Saudi Arabia welcomed

Farmers resist fallowing their lands as Colorado River dries up

Bangladesh onion prices up after tax

World in brief

Creating hope the main focus of Limpopo congress • The Agri Limpopo Congress encouraged farmers to build strong partnerships and fight corruption to build a better future despite challenges, writes Magda du Toit.

Mohair sale beats expectations despite challenges

Wool season kicks off

Limited growth for grain sector beyond 2024

Functionality a focus at agri policy roundtable

Horticulture could shine if state plays its part

‘Stop bad things from happening to good cows’

Load-shedding and the exchange rate impact meat prices • A decrease in maize prices of around 18% year-on-year have resulted in increased profitability for livestock producers, but consumer spending is still under pressure, says Absa AgriBusiness.

Preventive maintenance saves you time and money • Poor maintenance is not only costly and disruptive, but dangerous. There is only one way to deal with it: set up a preventive maintenance system and stick to it, says Peter Hughes.

Diagnosis and treatment of the main livestock diseases • While there are numerous illnesses that can affect livestock and animals such as chickens and pigs, in this article, Shane Brody concentrates on sheep, cattle and goats.

Focus on vegetable production

The basics of growing perfect carrots • Carrots are a major staple vegetable in South Africa, and are highly nutritious. In this article, we look at the basics of carrot planting and irrigation.

A guide to onion production • For millennia, onions have played a significant cultural and dietary role in various civilisations across the world. In this article, we look at the basics of onion production.

Nampo Cape 2023 is almost here! • Nampo Cape will be held in Bredasdorp in the Western Cape from 13 to 16 September. Here, we look back at the highlights of Nampo Cape 2022, as explained by Grain SA.

Dexters survive for decades in national park • The relocation of a feral herd of 16 Dexters that lived in the Addo Elephant National Park’s Wilderness area has caught the attention of scientists after the South African Dexter Cattle Breeders’ Society became aware of the herd roaming in the park a few years ago. The society...