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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced on Wednesday that the country’s entire national cattle herd will be vaccinated against foot-and-mouth...
Reggie Mchunu’s roots run deep in the farming soils of Tugela Ferry, a rural community near Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal. Raised by...

The 2025 AfrikaPro ends with a thrilling finale

This annual AfrikaPro Premier One Loft Series, owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa, wrapped up its fourth season with Race 10, the grand finale, held on 10 October at his Phala...

Starting a poultry business on a budget

Breaking into the poultry industry doesn’t have to mean millions in start-up costs. While large-scale commercial operations remain out of reach for most beginners, small-scale farmers are showing that it’s...

Why our locally bred goats are gaining global popularity

There are over 650 registered members with the South African Boer Goat Breeders’ Association focusing on three distinct breeds: the Boer goat, the Savanna and the Kalahari Red. Association secretary...

How the SA Saddlebred has built a global reputation

How would you describe a Saddlebred horse in terms of the breed standard? The American Saddlebred is known for its refined beauty, proud presence, and...

Tompi Seleka agri college: training farmers and supporting communities

In Limpopo, about 30km from the mining town of Marble Hall and surrounded by citrus orchards, fertile farmland, and maize plantings, lies the Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, South Africa’s...

Meet South Africa’s only herd of iconic Murray Grey cattle

Johannes and Marijke Botha’s herd of the Australian Murray Grey cattle is the only one of its kind in South Africa.

Blending indigenous farming with innovative business techniques

Seniren Naidoo, who farms in Upper Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, has merged ancestral wisdom with modern business acumen to build a thriving agricultural enterprise. He spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about his...

Smart management to revive old banana plantations

When Jacques de Villiers took over the Giba banana farm in Kiepersol, Mpumalanga, after a hurricane destroyed the plantation, he had little more than experience and determination to work with....

Father and son drive diversified farming success in Limpopo

Father-and-son team Kallie Snr and Kallie Jnr of CPJ Erasmus & Seun Boerdery in Limpopo’s Letsitele Valley have built a thriving pepper enterprise in a region dominated by citrus production...

Veggie farmer proves success is possible on communal land

Thulani Magida is the poster child for communal farming in South Africa, demonstrating that commercial success is possible. But his journey also highlights the challenges this segment faces, providing valuable...

Broccoli: winter crop in year-round rotation

Among the Brassica genus types, broccoli has been one of the popular choices for farmers in cooler climates. In the past, broccoli was rotated out in summer, but farmers like...

New seed treatment application option available to soya bean farmers

Successful soya bean production depends on keeping plants healthy from planting to harvesting. Using fungicidal, insecticidal, and plant growth regulator seed treatments helps seedlings reach their full yield potential by...
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Biosecurity in feed management is a crucial aspect of disease prevention. Bonita Cilliers, technical and regulatory adviser of the Animal...
A proper biosecurity strategy should be in every South African farmer’s toolkit, and Dr Sello Maboe, veterinary services manager at...
The continual practice of ‘monoculture’ planting by farmers is becoming increasingly detrimental to the quality of produce in the longer...
Farmers living in communal farming regions may feel that they are unable to grow cabbages because they don’t have access...
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Boost your cell phone signal instantly in SA and beyond

Poor cell phone signal translates directly into lost productivity, compromised safety, and reduced revenue. At WaveBoosters, we deliver professional-grade 2G, 3G, LTE 4G, and 5G cell phone signal boosters that...
Farm shop design

Farm shop with food and entertainment

Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.

Why The Vineyard Hotel remains one of Cape Town’s favourites

Brian Berkman has a blissful, peaceful weekend away in one of the Cape’s most loved hotels, with its mix of the historic and contemporary, inside and outside attractions.

Bunny ear cookies are easy to bake and perfect for Easter

These vanilla cookies with cream cheese icing and marshmallow ears make fun, festive Easter treats that are simple enough to bake at home.

Champagne strawberry dessert

This light and creamy champagne strawberry dessert is a simple yet special treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Sweet Palermo nachos: A flavourful twist on a timeless snack

Nachos: do they even need an introduction? Surely everyone has eaten nachos at some point? Today, we share a recipe of this timeless and immensely popular snack.

Spanish tortilla with chorizo, potato and Sweet Palermo

Here, we have a Spanish Sweet Palermo tortilla for you. Although it might seem easy, cooking a good tortilla actually takes a bit of experience. But don’t let that stop...

Espresso chocolate brownies

These delicious brownies can be enjoyed on their own, or with cream and ice cream. Make sure you make a double batch; your guests will be coming back for seconds,...

farmer’s weekly

South Africa’s leading English agricultural publication has served the sector for more than 113 years. Trusted by farmers as a source of advice, inspiration and the latest agri news. Farmer’s Weekly caters for established commercial, smallholder and emerging farmers, as well as the agribusiness sector and focuses on helping them achieve their objectives. Farmer’s Weekly seeks to motivate and inspire the country’s producers, as well as to promote the interests of a sustainable agriculture sector, both online and in print.

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