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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Upcycling sugar cane trash: the role of small-scale farmers • Involving small-scale farmers in the conversion of sugar cane trash to bioenergy has many benefits, write Prof Aluwani Maiwashe-Tagwi and postdoctoral fellow Unity Chipfupa, from the University of South Africa.
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WEEKLY NEWS WRAP
Interest rate cut could boost SA agri exports
TLU SA writes ‘urgent’ open letter to Ramaphosa
Stud breeders set for good herd-rebuilding year
RMIS launches support platform for agri teachers
No new Kouga FMD cases, but biosecurity remains
Agricultural committee to improve data quality
No need to panic over BEE status for exports
African leaders recommit to 2035 agrifood goals
Illegal fishing in Australia reveals market gap for farmed sea cucumber
Farming futures for Myanmar youth
World in brief
SA considers adding to list of VAT-exempt foods
‘Every fraction of a degree of warming matters’
Final fresh produce inquiry pins low level of transformation on farming environment • The Competition Commission released its final report on the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry in mid-January, maintaining that transformation in the industry was being impeded by a lack of support for emerging farmers. Lindi Botha reports.
Lack of financing hampers regenerative agriculture
Many SA grain producers face climate challenges
SA olive industry ready to grow its footprint
SA exports only 8% of mangoes, but it's on the rise
Farmers the ‘foundation’ of the value chain — FSA
SA coffee lovers can expect price increase
Agripreneur wins top award for butternut coffee
Good rains boost SA's summer grain crop prospects • This week, Absa AgriBusiness analyses several market dynamics and shares its expectations for local grain and oilseed prices over the coming months.
Production principles for hatchery success • The hatchery is the foundation of a fish farm. Leslie Ter Morshuizen, owner of Aquaculture Solutions, says that by following his six hatchery principles, farmers can set a trajectory for success in the grow-out phase.
Laying the foundation: important insights for emerging farmers • Farming requires patience, resilience, and strategic planning. Speaking to Octavia Avesca Spandiel, Duncan Serapelwane, owner of Moalosi Bonsmara, shares essential advice for emerging farmers, focusing on sustainability, budgeting, biosecurity, and leveraging nature for long-term success.
A self-help tool for getting young people engaged in agriculture • The active engagement of the youth in agriculture is pivotal to the sustainability and growth of the sector. Empowering them with the necessary support is key to nurturing future farmers who are equipped to overcome future challenges like the effects of climate change. Dr Primrose Madende, researcher at the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State, writes.
Paving the way for a greener dairy industry • The dairy industry is often criticised for its environmental impact, but a new innovation called DESTiny aims to empower farmers to take control of their carbon footprints....