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.

My wish list for 2024

Farmer's Weekly

From trash to power! • Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor, a doctoral candidate at Sophia University in Japan, explains how to harness energy from Africa's rubbish dumps, and save billions in future damage.

Getting started with pigs • 15 to 19 April, Delmas

Leading family-owned fresh produce business celebrates 130 years in South Africa

This tunnel farmer has gone loco

SA's agricultural exports were robust in the third quarter of 2023 • AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE by Wandile Sihlobo

SA needs to climb higher on the competitiveness ladder • POLICY PERSPECTIVE by Theo Boshoff

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Agriculture shows 9,6% decline in third quarter

Cape Town port undermines growth in fruit exports

Department beneficiaries score an ‘A’ for success

Raging conflict in Gaza affecting red meat exports

Tongaat Hulett and Gledhow liable for payments

Millions of rand spent by hunters in South Africa

Partnership to bring growth in KZN cannabis industry • Private company and government aim to help local cannabis growers succeed, writes Jyothi Laldas.

Operation Siyahlola at Cedara

Rapid urbanisation linked to water scarcity in Zim

BARLEY Tough year looms but support for sector bodes well • Role players are committed to supporting local production, Jyothi Laldas reports.

South Africa's grain and oilseed outlook for 2024

CANOLA Positive outlook for canola continues • Yields of the yellow crop were surprisingly good in the fourth quarter given the season and the complexities caused by heavy rains. Jyothi Laldas reports.

Weather and global stocks dictate commodity prices • This analysis by Absa AgriBusiness considers the dynamics in grains and oilseeds markets to explore what price trends could look like over the coming months.

A tough 2024 awaits, but we can do it! • Another year awaits as nature's cycle begins again. Our farmers are among the best in Africa, perhaps even the world, but 2024 will challenge them as never before, writes Peter Hughes.

Utilise wasted space by planting grass • During my project management work I noticed numerous homestead gardens and even fallow lands in communal farming areas that could be effectively used to plant grass, writes Shane Brody.

CCMA facilitates the resolution of workplace disputes • The focus of the body is to reach a fair outcome for both parties, writes Anneline Scriven.

Agriculture trade restrictions vanquish SACU objectives • Certain member states’ curbs on the import of produce are affecting relations among the customs union members and eroding the goals and spirit of the organisation. By Dr Sifiso Ntombela.

What does the new year hold for agriculture? • Agriculture leaders and role players look back at 2023 and express their wishes for 2024.

‘May 2024 exceed your expectations!’ • Andries Wiese, national business development manager, Hollard

Embrace technology for sustainability • Dr Dirk Troskie, director of business, planning and strategy, Western Cape Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Writers SA's Agriculturist of the Year award-winner.

Better machines will propel farmers forward • Jaco du Preez, marketing manager of New Holland South Africa.

Sugar tax remains a burden on the industry • Andrew Russell, chairperson of the South African Cane Growers’...