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

Water treatment design • 27 to 28 May, online via Microsoft Teams

Trade recalibration is essential to safeguard SA's agri economy

Banana wars in Southern Africa may be a fruitless endeavour

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Agri sector increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks

Cape farmers warned of dangers of misinformation

China's plans to boost economy bodes well for SA

Ford supports witvis conservation efforts

Beef industry optimistic about improved margins

RMIS hosts Field to Future Process webinar

Global wine woes continue • The global wine industry is facing a challenging landscape, with wine production and consumption all trending downwards. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Hemp industry success needs processing increase

'Soya bean is not a sideline crop' - Steenhuisen

Rain takes a toll on raisin production

Unilever's empowerment initiative for smallholders

Veg prices on the rise as rain continues to fall in autumn • Absa AgriBusiness explores trends in the prices and volumes of the main vegetable categories supplied to South African fresh produce markets, and shares its expectations for average prices in May.

Uncertainty looms over 2024/25 summer grain crop • There are several uncertainties regarding the 2024/25 summer grain season of which producers and consumers need to be aware, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

SA Boerperd: a breed tempered by Africa, for Africa • A five-star rating system being implemented by Erica Stud is taking the SA Boerperd into the future. George Nefdt, owner of the stud in KwaZulu-Natal, tells Sabrina Dean why he believes the breed to be the perfect companion or competition horse.

KIKUYU AS PASTURE

Boosting productivity in sheep farming • Emerging sheep farmers can boost their production and profitability by focusing on quality over quantity. Willem Goosen, production adviser at the National Wool Growers’ Association, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about strategies for breeding productive animals and managing them effectively.

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NAMPO 2025 Exhibitors list

Getting to grips with the basics of sunflower production • Sunflower is an important oilseed in South Africa and a highly versatile crop. Well suited to the country’s climate, it is resilient, moderately drought-tolerant and known for its water-use efficiency, making it a valuable option for diversification. It is also ideal for rotation with maize and legumes.

Storage solutions for your summer crop • In this article, Janine Ryan and Nichelle Steyn take a look at storage options for grains and oilseeds.

Tech in, on and around Case IH equipment on show at Nampo • Nampo Harvest Day 2025 is around the corner, and the Case IH team is ready to meet producers and discuss the challenges they face on their farms. Magda du Toit spoke to the team to find out more about their plans for the trade show, and what farmers can expect to see.

The rugged Lexus GX: more than just a fancy Prado • The first two generations of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado-based Lexus GX were sold predominantly in North America and the Middle East. Now, the third generation has finally found its way to the southern tip of Africa, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.

Meander to Nullarbor Cottages • Head off to the Magalies Meander for a tranquil, self-catering farm...