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

The Constitution: bedrock of democracy • Richard Calland, an associate professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town, explains how, despite South Africa's Constitution having been challenged for the past 30 years, it has held firm.

Layer house management • 27 to 31 May, Delmas

The Merino breeder's trust

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

PwC research shows food crisis impact • A new report details how the looming food crisis will affect Africa, writes Jyothi Laldas.

SA needs to rapidly improve animal disease control

Poor waste management highlighted on Earth Day

Top dairy products revealed

Plant molecular conference held in Cape Town

Building a sustainable agriculture sector in the Western Cape • Technology, research, financial mentorship and more will be required, writes Marinda Louw Coetzee.

Inflation bites into international wine sales

R17m donation of tractors, bulls and infrastructure

Report shows the impact that heat has on agricultural workers

Mexican avo growers ‘steal’ water

World in brief

Kenya hosts soil health summit • The health of African soil was discussed at length by gathering of experts, writes Jeff Kapembwa.

Applications open for agripreneur competition

Zimbabwe exceeds its export targets for 2023

Good outlook for pome fruit • Varieties of fruit could be the key in growing the pome fruit sector, writes Glenneis Kriel.

Expo supports organic and natural product market growth • Organically produced items take centre stage at Cape Town expo, writes Glenneis Kriel.

The effect of weather conditions and demand fluctuations • Vegetable prices have been increasing as we head into winter, and analysts expect this trend to continue, with possibly a few exceptions, according to Absa AgriBusiness.

The characteristics of micromanagers • Micromanagers have certain common personality traits and characteristics. Get to know yourself well enough to avoid developing this bad management habi

Factors to bear in mind when dipping livestock • It is important to consider the intervals at which you dip livestock in relation to the specific season in which ticks become more or less, writes Shane Brody.

Cannabis and athletes: navigating the regulations • The legal environment around cannabis usage in sports is still challenging to navigate, despite the drug's possible health benefits, and players are advised to ensure they are apprised of the rule

NAMPO 2024 Exhibitors list

Nampo Harvest Day is here! • Since its founding more than 50 years ago, Nampo Harvest Day has led the way in showcasing agricultural innovation in South Africa on a single, comprehensive platform. Zunel van Eeden reports.

Falcon Agricultural Equipment

Bontera SA

Perfect Precision

UPL Corp Southern Africa

Kempston Agri

Chemvet

Limagrain SA

Twenty years and still going strong • Elliot Tractor Works, a repair and maintenance centre for all makes of tractors, was launched in 2004 on the outskirts of Elliot in the Eastern Cape by Craig Davidson and his father, Francis. Two decades later it has diversified to include a sales and manufacturing division despite numerous challenges. Mike Burgess reports.

Dexter cattle find their niche in regenerative farming systems • The Dexter cattle...