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Farmer's WeeklyWhat began as an effort to control bush encroachment has developed into a registered Savanna goat stud near Thabazimbi in Limpopo. Owner of the Anton Barnard and Son stud Anton Barnard, tells us about the history of the stud and how the Savanna fares in an area known for high tick loads and…
Farmer's WeeklyLand Bank's Blended Finance Scheme is under renewed parliamentary scrutiny as demand outstrips available funding and farmers face delays that can have serious consequences for seasonal production.
Farmer's WeeklyTheunis Meiring, area sales manager at Syngenta, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the importance of early weed control in summer crops. Meiring explains why the period before and immediately after crop emergence is critical for protecting yield potential, and discusses application timing…
Farmer's WeeklySARS has opened a standalone diesel refund registration system, separate from VAT. Existing claimants must register again, while farmers will eventually be able to claim only.
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa’s agriculture sector needs leaders who can look beyond the farm gate and work across the value chain as infrastructure constraints, access to technology, and global volatility place increasing pressure on producers.
Farmer's WeeklyThe Agricultural Research Council has begun the preparatory work needed to license its foot-and-mouth disease vaccine technology to private manufacturers, but says procurement, regulatory and biosafety requirements must be completed before an implementation timeline can be set.
Farmer's WeeklyIn this episode of AgriView with Wandile, we explore whether BRICS is delivering on its potential for South African agriculture.
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa has entered the 2026/27 production season with El Niño established in the tropical Pacific, with the latest seasonal outlooks favouring below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures over much of the country.
Farmer's WeeklyBroilers offer a short production cycle, while layers provide a regular stream of eggs, but neither guarantees easy profits. Feed, markets, infrastructure, and management can quickly erode margins. Farmers need to know not only what it costs to produce a bird or egg, but exactly how they will sell…
Farmer's WeeklyRecent South African surveillance data has shown that most human rabies infections are linked to infected dogs, according to Fiona Miles, director of FOUR PAWS South Africa. She emphasised the importance of routine pet vaccinations and community awareness, and added that children were among the…
Farmer's WeeklyThe Free State has reported one new clinically confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) case in the Fauresmith state veterinary area, bringing its stated provincial total to 799 cases. Of these, 155 remain active and under quarantine, while 644 have been classified as resolved.
Farmer's WeeklyNow in its sixth year, the 2026 edition of the Good Life Show closed with the Johannesburg leg, which ran from 18 to 20 September at the Sandton Convention Centre in Gauteng. It followed the Cape Town edition, which took place from 29 to 31 May at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, in…
Farmer's WeeklyFor many South African grain producers, the 2026/27 summer season is already on paper. Hectares have been allocated, cultivars selected, input budgets compiled, and planting windows identified. The current El Niño event doesn’t automatically invalidate those decisions. It does, however, change the…
Farmer's WeeklyAfter a long day covering Nampo Cape, a clean room, good food, a hot shower and comfortable bed are hard to beat. But on Farmer’s Weekly’s second stay at Stormsvlei, it was the genuine warmth of the welcome that made returning there feel like coming home.
Farmer's WeeklyNissan revealed a brand-new SUV in the form of the Tekton last month in Mumbai, India. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch attended the glitzy unveiling.
Farmer's WeeklyOpening the doors of a commercial piggery to a group of NSPCA inspectors could make any farmer apprehensive. But when inspectors visited Taaibosch Piggery to conduct training for NSPCA staff, the exercise offered both sides an opportunity to test perceptions against what was actually happening…
Farmer's WeeklyRegister now for the upcoming webinar, where experienced Boer Goat, Kalahari Red and Savanna breeders share practical advice on building a productive goat herd.
Farmer's WeeklyHigher supply delivered sharply different outcomes in South Africa’s potato and onion markets during the first half of 2026, with average potato prices falling by 19% while onion prices rose by 8%, according to Absa AgriBusiness’s latest AgriTrends report.
Farmer's WeeklyThe confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Namibia has resulted in the cancellation of the livestock category of the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show. The show is due to take place from 29 September to 3 October 2026.
Farmer's WeeklyAs South African grain farmers contend with increasingly variable production conditions, locally tested genetics are becoming ever more important. Driaan Bresler of Corteva Agriscience, shares his knowledge about developing and testing technologies to help farmers maintain yields and build…
Farmer's WeeklyFollowing a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Karasburg State Veterinary District of Namibia, situated in the country’s FMD-free zone, the Namibia Agricultural Union has urged the Namibian government to declare a state of emergency.
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa’s fruit export industry is entering a new phase in which producing more fruit is no longer enough to secure stronger returns, with market access, logistics, and the timing of exports becoming increasingly important for profitability.
Farmer's WeeklyBlack marker pens, mosquito repellent, and hand sanitiser have been identified as potential sources of detectable residues in rooibos tea, industry experts told delegates at the Rooibos Tea Producers Association’s annual general meeting near Clanwilliam in the Western Cape on 17 September.
Farmer's WeeklyGovernment plans to explore a more suitable financing framework for sugar cane growers after farm visits in KwaZulu-Natal highlighted gaps in existing funding models.
Farmer's WeeklyAfrica's agricultural potential will not translate into food security, jobs, and economic growth simply by producing more food, delegates heard at the 10th Africa Agri Expo in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Farmer's WeeklyIn an increasingly volatile operating environment, farmers can protect their margins by paying closer attention to when they buy inputs and market their produce, according to Absa’s AgriTrends 2026 Spring Edition report.
Farmer's WeeklyBotswana is moving to digitise its game-farming permit application process as the government seeks to expand the country’s wildlife economy and create opportunities for agricultural diversification.
Farmer's WeeklyA century of research at Langgewens, near Malmesbury in the Swartland, Western Cape, has helped transform farming far beyond the boundaries of the research farm, contributing to advances in crop production, soil management, conservation agriculture, and livestock systems.
Farmer's WeeklyMinister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has committed his department to pursuing the classification of the Gamtoos Valley in the Eastern Cape as a disaster area, following a meeting with farmers and local authorities in Humansdorp and Patensie.
Farmer's WeeklyThe Savanna is a white South African meat goat breed developed for hardiness, fertility and strong maternal traits, and selected to produce under extensive veld conditions. Le Roux Buckle runs his Safi Savanna stud according to those same principles. He spoke to Henning Naudé about the breeding…