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.

Livestock and climate change

Farmer's Weekly

Drought and farming: how SA women are using indigenous knowledge to cope • In a study of small-scale farmers in an impoverished area, Dr Jabulile Mzimela and Prof Inocent Moyo of the University of Zululand found that women in particular had employed traditional farming practices to adapt to drought. Now, the academics are calling for the integration of indigenous knowledge in farming programmes.

Calf-rearing management • 27 to 28 January, George

Top Stellenbosch agribusiness graduate awarded Farmer's Weekly medal

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

Cube-making machine made more versatile

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Recovery of SA agriculture sector possible in 2025

SA to retain US trade benefits under AGOA in 2025

SA's agri exporters must heed EU standards

Higher white maize prices for SA in early 2025

South Africa eyes red meat export opportunities in Algeria • As Algeria's red meat demand surges, Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on South Africa's readiness to supply world-class beef and lamb to this vital market.

South Korean company leveraging AI-driven smart farming tech

Strong demand for US farmland

World in brief

Two-a-Day recognised as top global employer

Re-entry into Thai apple market a boon for SA

SA berry exports grow despite weather challenges

Mozambique riots will 'hinder foreign investment'

Botswana to ease vegetable import restrictions

ECRDA's new leadership to drive rural growth

Study urges new way for youth agri-involvement

Agribusiness NWK warns of cybercrime dangers

Elsenburg students shine at awards ceremony for agricultural studies • At an event held in December, graduates from the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute in Stellenbosch were honoured for their exceptional academic achievements in 2024.

Transnet reports substantial loss in interim results

New CEO for citrus growers' association

Outlook for 2025 • 'Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie' became a popular slogan for post-election South Africa in 2024. There are some signs that we may indeed look forward to better days in 2025, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

A look at Germany's controversial new cannabis legalisation • Germany's progressive policy on cannabis use is aimed at establishing controlled consumption mechanisms, diminishing illicit market activities, and easing pressure on law enforcement, writes Thomas Walker.

Soil salinity in sub-Saharan Africa • In this report, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations looks at how soil salinity can impact crop production, and why it's important for African nations to begin monitoring the situation.

AGROHYDROLOGICAL MODELS

Charting a new course for South Africa's sugar industry • Jennashree Govender, the first female CEO of the South African Sugar Millers' Association, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about her leadership journey, industry challenges, and vision for transformation.

FOCUS ON GRAINS & OILSEEDS

Best practices for grain farmers • Maize and wheat are the two most important staple foods in South Africa. With stable consumer demand of these grains and the continuous development of production techniques, Lindi Botha reports on how producers should approach such farming ventures.

Oilseeds: vital for crop rotation •...