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 underinsurance crisis: why so many South Africans are at risk • During these tough economic times on tight budgets, it may be detrimental to try seek ways to trim insurance costs, only to find your assets are inadequately covered, writes GIB Insurance Brokers’ Jonathan Lindeque.

Dairy farm management course • 14 to 18 July, George

How rural communities are reaping the rewards of clean water access

Voema gives vim to your production

South Africa's agricultural exports remained robust in the first quarter of 2025

NEWS WRAP

Good genetics drive record-breaking stud prices

Slug and snail explosion in SA's winter grain region

Rangers, research and the race to save the Cape leopard • A Ford Ranger is helping conservationists navigate rugged mountain terrain to protect the frequently elusive Cape leopards. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Fruit industry prepares for application of stricter EU packaging laws • Opportunities and ongoing efforts to prepare South Africa’s pome and stone fruit industry for the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation came under the spotlight in a recent webinar, as ways are sought to reduce plastic reliance, writes Glenneis Kriel.

Japan not budging on agri policies in US negotiations

Farm income up in Northern Ireland

World in brief

Dion George on first year as environment minister

Cultural campaigns boost avocado consumption

Eastern Cape women farmers get shearing shed

Apples proven to boost health and fight disease in recent study • International research has confirmed that regular apple consumption reduces the risk of chronic diseases and promotes overall health. Octavia Avesca-Spandiel reports.

Winter pattern: cabbage in demand, but carrots less so • According to Absa AgriBusiness, weather dynamics will continue to have an impact on vegetable producers, particularly as colder temperatures strike.

Cannabis cultivation can benefit livestock farming • Thomas Walker outlines the opportunities that cannabis production presents for livestock farmers, along with the regulatory path and practical steps that producers can follow while the legislation is being finalised.

Nourishing the future: the Omnia Nutriology approach • With rising input and production costs, farmers are forced to use fertiliser more efficiently. Louis Strydom, marketing director of Omnia Fertilizer, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how smart fertilisation allows farmers to achieve this, while at the same time improving their sustainability.

Raising the bar in Border Collie breeding • Ronald and Venessa Juckes of Venron Border Collies in Heidelberg, Gauteng, have dedicated 37 years to the breed. Known for producing exceptional dogs and raising breed standards in South Africa, Ronald is also an esteemed judge on both local and international stages. They spoke to Linda Piegl.

Unlocking the business of oysters • Glenneis Kriel caught up with Kevin Ruck and Gabriel Lee to learn more about the production of these succulent bivalves.

Mohair wins: practical tips from an Eastern Cape emerging farmer • Dintle Maphala has been farming Angora goats for the past nine years. Her hands-on approach, from breeding and grazing to mohair handling and marketing, offers a practical roadmap that emerging producers can adapt to improve their own production...