Farmer's Weekly SA

16/11/2024

Wet carcass syndrome is a perplexing condition that significantly impacts the quality of sheep carcasses post-slaughter. The syndrome manifests itself after the slaughtering process, making it difficult to detect and prevent while the animal is alive.

Wet carcass syndrome continues to take a huge financial toll on South African sheep farmers. Octavia Avesca Spandiel spoke to two experts about the ongoing genetic research aimed at addressing this issue.

15/11/2024

Tonight, we proudly celebrate Glenneis Kriel for winning not one, but TWO prestigious awards at the 2024 Agricultural Writers SA Awards ceremony: the FNB Communicator Award and the CropLife South Africa Crop Protection Article Award!

Glenneis has demonstrated exceptional storytelling skills, unwavering dedication, and passion for agricultural journalism.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

15/11/2024

MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa wishes farmers a successful 2024/25 planting season.
Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development & Environment

15/11/2024

Valeska van Schoor, co-founder and director of Gro4Africa, overcame financial and experiential challenges to build a successful farming business with her husband from scratch. She spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about how they transformed a vacant plot into a thriving, sustainable vegetable farm.

14/11/2024

The team are at the Farmers' Day launch of the 2024/25 planting season in Gauteng, hosted by Corteva Agriscience, and Pannar Seed in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development & Environment. It's a day filled with informative discussions, planting demonstrations and networking opportunities.
Grain SA/Graan SA

14/11/2024

As the world gathers in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), climate change financing and mitigation seems more uncertain than ever.

13/11/2024

A leopard that was spotted near Wesselsbron has been safely captured and relocated: https://bit.ly/48LkEvG

13/11/2024

While the Department of Water and Sanitation is improving water security in South Africa, farmers are worried about how failures at municipal level might impact them, according to Janse Rabie, AgriSA’s head of natural resources.

12/11/2024

You can provide top-rate nutrition and follow every single animal health protocol, but if you farm poor-quality animals, you will always struggle to earn good money as a red-meat producer. - Shane Brody

A poorly bred beef animal will not produce high-priced meat cuts. Instead, the beef will be used for cheaper products such as sausages and mince. In turn, you will earn far less money, says Shane Brody.

12/11/2024

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12/11/2024

Veld fires can affect large areas and hundreds or thousands of livestock can be injured or killed. In the aftermath, quick, appropriate and sensible action is needed to limit losses and minimise animal suffering.

For livestock, the prognosis depends on the severity of the burns and other injuries, and it is essential to assess affected animals in a systematic way.

Click the link preview below to learn more.

Animals injured in a veld fire can be classed into three categories of severity, depending on the symptoms they display. Appropriate treatment should be given under the guidance of veterinarians.

12/11/2024

The Fairtrade movement was one of the first to focus on social and ethical trading. Paul Colditz, commercial director at Fairtrade Africa , spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the opportunities and challenges Fairtrade faces.

The Fairtrade movement was one of the first to focus on social and ethical trading. Paul Colditz, commercial director at Fairtrade Africa, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the opportunities and challenges Fairtrade faces.

12/11/2024

Agrico’s G4 pivots not only ensure efficient water distribution but also come equipped with theft-resistant components. All valuable parts are concealed from plain sight. The tyres cannot be stolen either, thanks to theft-resistant bolts.

“Our biggest risk in the area is theft. Agrico recommended the new and theft-resistant G4 centre pivot, because its valuable components are all hidden from the naked eye,” says Rennie Brink, who farms with his father André and brother Jeandré at Vissershok in Durbanville, Western Cape.

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12/11/2024

Looking for affordable, high-quality fencing? Check out the Bonnox Money Saver Range:

*150mm vertical wire spacing
*Fully galvanised for durability
*Perfect for cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses

Note: Not suitable for goats.

For more information contact Bonnox: www.bonnox.co.za or call 012 666 8717

11/11/2024

Speakers at this year’s Subtrop Marketing Symposium noted that South African avocados competed on an unequal playing field. Rectifying this is key to growing exports, which this year amounted to 20,5 million 4kg cartons and added R3,5 billion to the local economy.

While South Africa faces stiff competition for its avocados in export markets, it is import tariffs and non-tariff barriers that result in the biggest hindrance to our export growth.

11/11/2024

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11/11/2024

Zimbabwe has, since the beginning of November, harvested a record 518 502t of wheat from 106 230ha.

Zimbabwe has, since the beginning of November, harvested a record 518 502t of wheat from 106 230ha. A total of 119 594ha were planted to wheat this year compared with 91 000ha in the previous season, when a crop of 465 546t was achieved.