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Farmer's WeeklyFarmer's WeeklyEl Niño 2026/27: the signals SA farmers should look out for
South 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 WeeklyLayers or broilers: choose the business before the bird
Broilers 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 WeeklyWorld Rabies Day raising awareness around dog vaccinations
Recent 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 WeeklyFree State reports new FMD case despite 1,6 million cattle vaccinated
The 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 WeeklyGood Life Show drives sustainable business
Now 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 WeeklyEl Niño is here: should the production plan change?
For 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 WeeklyStormsvlei: history, hospitality and a home from home
After 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’s Patrol-inspired Tekton puts a twist on Duster formula
Nissan 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 WeeklyPig welfare and farmers’ profitability find common ground
Opening 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 WeeklyWhat should farmers consider when building a productive goat herd?
Register 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 WeeklyPotato prices slide as onion market holds firm
Higher 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 WeeklyNo livestock allowed at Namibian agricultural shows due to FMD outbreak
The 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 WeeklyLocal trials underpin Corteva’s drive for resilient crops
As 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 WeeklyNamibia bans exports and animal movement after confirmed FMD case
Following 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 WeeklyFruit industry must turn rising volumes into better returns
South 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 WeeklyStandardisation is key to tackling rooibos residue concerns
Black 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 WeeklyNew funding framework on the table for sugar cane farmers
Government 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 WeeklyBeyond production: Creating more value from African agriculture
Africa'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 WeeklyTiming could be farmers’ best defence against price shocks
In 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 to streamline game-farming permit applications
Botswana 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 WeeklyLanggewens marks 100 years of research that has shaped farming
A 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 WeeklyAucamp commits to disaster area classification for Gamtoos Valley
Minister 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 WeeklySafi Savanna: Breeding a Savanna that can work and win
The 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…
Farmer's WeeklyHow the Windhoek Show grew into a regional agricultural hub
What began as a small agricultural gathering in 1899 in what was then known as German South-West Africa has evolved into a major platform for livestock, agribusiness, trade, technology, and regional business. Martenique Scott of the Windhoek Show Livestock Committee speaks about the show’s…
Farmer's Weekly‘A well-trained dog is far better at reading sheep than we are’
When Mark Trollip started farming sheep in Swellendam, Western Cape, he knew moving his flocks would be easy. A veteran sheepdog trainer, he’s competed in sheepdog trials for the better part of 30 years with 12 different dogs. He talks about his passion for sheepdogs and the role they play on his…
Farmer's WeeklyNic de Beer named young auctioneer of the year
A young auctioneer from Tzaneen in Limpopo has been named the Plaas Media Toyota SA National Young Auctioneer of the Year after claiming first place at Nampo Cape 2026.
Farmer's WeeklyRed Rock builds a modern Santa from family foundations
Third-generation breeder Abri Lock established Red Rock Santa Gertrudis to build a stud under his own name. Working alongside the Locklore and JADUP herds, he selects moderate-framed, fertile cattle that must produce saleable kilograms from the veld. He spoke to Hanlie du Plessis.
Farmer's WeeklyThe true impact of the floods
South Africa’s agricultural sector may look relatively strong at a macro level, but for many farmers and agricultural businesses, the reality on the ground tells a very different story.
Farmer's WeeklyA tale of beaches, bokkies and Beefmasters
Kasouga on the Sunshine Coast blends nostalgic beach holidays with farmstay charm. Experience coastal bliss, grazing Beefmaster cattle, and endangered oribi antelope at Kasouga Farm’s tranquil Oribi Haven cottages.