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Farm dog care: part 4 Why training is essential. Is subsurface irrigation about to take off in SA?
By raising the cost of imports, Ghana risks leaving its people hungry. Veterinarians’ crucial role in conserving wildlife. How to choose the best beef breed for your farm. Agribusiness executive explains what it takes to turn around a floundering company.
Ghana's plan to hike import tariffs may hit pockets and stomachs
The state wants to make importing food like rice and tomatoes more costly. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, a University of Guelph associate professor of Agri-Food Trade and Policy, explains why this is a bad idea.
![Ghana's plan to hike import tariffs may hit pockets and stomachs](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/LeC8Prrlw1707482562804/GHANAS-PLAN-TO-HIKE-IMPORT-TARIFFS-MAY-HIT-POCKETS-AND-STOMACHS.jpg)
3 mins
Wine export value increases despite a decline in export volumes
While South African wine exports declined in 2023, export value increased, according to the recent South African Wine Export Report, writes Glenneis Kriel.
![Wine export value increases despite a decline in export volumes](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/x9XwPRHiw1707484540396/WINE-EXPORT-VALUE-INCREASES-DESPITE-A-DECLINE-IN-EXPORT-VOLUMES.jpg)
3 mins
SA vets appeal to owners not to skimp on veterinary care
Veterinary care is expensive but much needed for proper animal care, writes Jyothi Laldas.
![SA vets appeal to owners not to skimp on veterinary care](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/a7U3OT3RT1707482749171/SA-VETS-APPEAL-TO-OWNERS-NOT-TO-SKIMP-ON-VETERINARY-CARE.jpg)
3 mins
A 'sub-lime' boost for farmers
Local lime farmers get a boost with South African breweries, writes Jyothi Laldas.
![A 'sub-lime' boost for farmers](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/aibmu88JP1707482835097/A-SUBLIME-BOOST-FOR-FARMERS.jpg)
4 mins
Safeguard your optimism at all costs
Pessimism is bad for business. If you find your level of positivity waning, take immediate action to restore it.
![Safeguard your optimism at all costs](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/tZuuro3YE1707482958760/SAFEGUARD-YOUR-OPTIMISM-AT-ALL-COSTS.jpg)
4 mins
The concept of 'terminal' breeding and outcrossing
Along with the proper nutrition, grazing management and livestock healthcare, genetics or 'proper functional breeding' forms one of the cornerstones of successful livestock production, writes Shane Brody.
![The concept of 'terminal' breeding and outcrossing](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/kRGKOPf9f1707483202159/THE-CONCEPT-OF-TERMINAL-BREEDING-AND-OUTCROSSING.jpg)
3 mins
Agri-services provider goes from zero to hero
Chief Financial Officer of the Year finalist Eddie Fivaz has taken TWK Agri from the brink of collapse to expansion and success. He speaks to Lindi Botha about leadership charting a course in challenging times.
![Agri-services provider goes from zero to hero](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/EKw_oSi8S1707483483500/AGRISERVICES-PROVIDER-GOES-FROM-ZERO-TO-HERO.jpg)
7 mins
Why getting your dog trained is important in South Africa
Having a well-trained dog in South Africa is becoming more and more important for a variety of reasons. Jarred Hodgson explores some of these reasons here.
![Why getting your dog trained is important in South Africa](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/Xuwqy_cXT1707483691378/WHY-GETTING-YOUR-DOG-TRAINED-IS-IMPORTANT-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA.jpg)
4 mins
How wildlife vets play a vital role in advancing conservation
Besides treating animals that live in the wild for diseases and injuries, wildlife veterinarians such as Dr Johan Marais also assist in introducing animals to new sanctuaries and doing genetic swaps to enhance genetic diversity in provincial and national parks.
![How wildlife vets play a vital role in advancing conservation](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/DTMFEJ1h11707482341413/HOW-WILDLIFE-VETS-PLAY-A-VITAL-ROLE-IN-ADVANCING-CONSERVATION.jpg)
5 mins
Which beef breed is best for you?
Choosing a breed to farm depends on various factors, including the environment in which you plan to farm. Janine Ryan reports.
![Which beef breed is best for you?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/_-2keyOQl1707482137558/WHICH-BEEF-BREED-IS-BEST-FOR-YOU.jpg)
5 mins
New subsurface irrigation technologies: will they work in South Africa?
DNA Irrigation recently registered various patents that the company believes will revolutionise irrigation in fruit and grape production. Glenneis Kriel reports.
![New subsurface irrigation technologies: will they work in South Africa?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/yZfxs9l1L1707483919753/NEW-SUBSURFACE-IRRIGATION-TECHNOLOGIES-WILL-THEY-WORK-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA.jpg)
6 mins
BRUCELLOSIS: Zoonotic diseases
In this week's article, we look at the dangers of brucellosis.
![BRUCELLOSIS: Zoonotic diseases](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3894/1596324/-5q4nkD9U1707484164919/BRUCELLOSIS-ZOONOTIC-DISEASES.jpg)
5 mins
Farmer's Weekly Magazine Description:
Utgiver: CTP Limited t/a Farmer’s Weekly
Kategori: Business
Språk: English
Frekvens: 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.
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