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In this issue

TOP EUROPEAN APPLE BEING TRIALLED IN SA. NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES SMART FARMING EASY. SHOW SA NATIONAL AND WORLD DORPER CHAMPIONSHIPS. HOW TO LESSEN THE IMPACT OF FUTURE FLOODS IN KENYA. FARM DOG CARE OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS, AND OTHER SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT THEM. TIPS TO KEEP INTERNAL PARASITES AT BAY. GREAT TALES CHRISTIAAN BEYERS: FROM BOER WAR HERO TO A REBEL DROWNING IN A RIVER.

The real cost of the Kenya floods

As the costs add up, pressure mounts on a country in economic crisis, says Timothy Njagi Njeru, a research fellow at the Tegemeo Institute, Egerton University.

The real cost of the Kenya floods

4 mins

Looking beyond the 2024 election

THE FOCUS ON LOGISTICS SHOULD RESOLVE THE BOTTLENECKS BETWEEN GAUTENG AND OUR PORTS

Looking beyond the 2024 election

3 mins

'SA agriculture adapts to challenges and change'

Although the agriculture sector’s contribution to South Africa’s GDP is calculated at under 3%, its extended impact on GDP stands at between 10% and 12%.

'SA agriculture adapts to challenges and change'

1 min

UK promotes trade and investment at Nampo

The 2024 Nampo Harvest Day, themed ‘Agriculture in a Digital Age’, attracted more than 900 national and international exhibitors, with 400 prospective exhibitors on a waiting list. This year the UK also formed part of the event.

UK promotes trade and investment at Nampo

1 min

Climatic conditions result in challenging wine grape season

The Western Cape's wine production is expected to be lower this season, reports Glenneis Kriel.

Climatic conditions result in challenging wine grape season

3 mins

Thailand wants to recriminalise cannabis after earlier unbanning it

The government of Thailand has announced that it will be relisting cannabis as an illegal drug by the end of 2024, two years after lifting the initial ban.

Thailand wants to recriminalise cannabis after earlier unbanning it

1 min

SAFDA hosts sugar regulations imbizo

A milestone has been reached on the sugar industry's journey to transformation, writes Jyothi Laldas.

SAFDA hosts sugar regulations imbizo

3 mins

Vineyard School helps workers build skills

A new four-day course urges employees to think outside the box to ensure their employability, writes Glenneis Kriel.

Vineyard School helps workers build skills

1 min

State-of-the-art abattoir handed over to farmer

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) recently handed over a multimillion-rand abattoir to a Hluhluwe farmer.

State-of-the-art abattoir handed over to farmer

1 min

Eastern Cape Livestock Identification and Traceability System launched

New technology could be the key to help farmers put an end to stock theft, writes Jyothi Laldas.

Eastern Cape Livestock Identification and Traceability System launched

2 mins

Training kit boost for small-scale poultry farmers

A new series of training materials to help small-scale poultry farmers improve their methods and incomes has been released by the World Poultry Foundation (WPF).

Training kit boost for small-scale poultry farmers

2 mins

Solutions to common cannabis cultivation challenges

Cultivators can improve output, quality and profitability while supporting the sustainability and prosperity of the cannabis industry by implementing best practices in pest management, environmental control, nutrition management, genetic selection, and harvesting procedures.

Solutions to common cannabis cultivation challenges

2 mins

Dispelling five myths you thought were true about dogs

Contrary to some ingrained beliefs about dogs, Jarred Hodgson provides information that will help make you a better owner and trainer, and help you understand these domesticated animals' behaviour.

Dispelling five myths you thought were true about dogs

4 mins

The tech that dreams are made of - our top picks for easier farming

Agricultural technology is advancing at a rapid pace. With a host of applications on the market, farmers are spoilt for choice in reducing their workload and optimising systems. Lindi Botha looks at the latest technologies worthy of consideration.

The tech that dreams are made of - our top picks for easier farming

7 mins

How to manage and control internal parasites in cattle

Internal parasites are the bane of most farmers' existence as they are hard to detect, control, prevent or manage. Thankfully, there are some strategies that may help. Janine Ryan reports.

How to manage and control internal parasites in cattle

10+ mins

Dutch company seeks South African apple producers

Treequattro is looking for South African producers to augment production of its non-oxidating Maribelle apple variety, which is boosting farm income in Europe. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Dutch company seeks South African apple producers

6 mins

Review of the Chery Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV

Kyle Kock for CAR takes a look at the new Chery Tiggo 9, which was recently unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show.

Review of the Chery Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV

3 mins

Why farmers need to know how to work with nitrogen: Part 2

Understanding how nitrogen operates, and acting upon it, will greatly influence the performance of the crop, writes Bill Kerr.

Why farmers need to know how to work with nitrogen: Part 2

2 mins

Cheesy chorizo smashed avo burger

In celebration of International Burger Day on 28 May, try this tasty and easy recipe!

Cheesy chorizo smashed avo burger

2 mins

Christiaan Beyers: a life of military distinction and rebellions

He was one of the Anglo-Boer War generals who had to make an agonising decision about where his loyalties lay when the Union of South Africa declared war on Germany in 1914. Graham Jooste reports.

Christiaan Beyers: a life of military distinction and rebellions

5 mins

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PublisherCTP Limited t/a Farmer’s Weekly

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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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