Farmer's 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.

Farm murders in SA take centre stage

Farmer's Weekly

Resilience, innovation, and energy partnerships are key in South Africa’s agricultural outlook • Agriculture cannot rely on resilience alone; it also needs innovation, partnerships, and reliable energy to ensure a sustainable future, says Aluwani Museisi, country chairperson for South Africa at Shell Downstream.

Plant production course • 9 to 11 July, Groenkloof, Pretoria

Sappi and Agricolleges join forces to launch online forestry skills courses

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

Grapes better than printing

Countering the ‘white farmer genocide’ narrative • Instead of focusing on the discredited claim that farm attacks are racially motivated, South Africans should join hands to forge a prosperous and inclusive agriculture sector.

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Farmers ahead of green demands, reporting lacking

Government starts process to reform municipalities

South Africans are poorer now than nine years ago

SA food inflation increase is ‘unsurprising’ – Agbiz

Puff adders are a ‘perfect rodent control system’

Below-normal rainfall expected until September

Wildlife poaching in North West a serious concern

Bee vectoring trial tackles apple core rot problem

Australia’s new transport task force to focus on animal welfare

What lies ahead for EU farmers

World in brief

South African soya bean harvests under threat from fungal pathogen • Dr Godfrey Kgatle, research coordinator at Grain SA, has warned that the seed-borne fungus Cercospora kikuchii is threatening soya bean production across the country. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on the diseases it causes, the risks of using untreated seed, and how certified seed and early monitoring can help farmers protect their yields and grain quality.

Global politics and economics threaten wine sales

Wine estates urged to tap into domestic tourism

Wine sector’s future lies in ‘less is more’ approach

Transforming wine marketing with technology

ECRDA repurposed to drive agri commercialisation

Tsitsikamma farmer support to boost food security

Shifting weather, harvest cycles, and consumer demand • This week, Absa AgriBusiness analyses the trends that have influenced vegetable supply and demand dynamics at the major fresh produce markets over the past month.

Interesting times ahead as US trade policy unfolds • While the Trump administration’s tariff war will have a global impact, local factors will largely determine the outlook for South African agriculture, writes Dr Koos Coetzee.

AFMA: the voice of the South African animal feed industry • The Animal Feed Manufacturers’ Association (AFMA) is the official representative body of the South African feed industry, serving the poultry and livestock sectors. Liesl Breytenbach, executive director of AFMA, spoke to Magda du Toit about the organisation’s mandate, strategic pillars, and standards.

What makes good feed … good? • Feed quality is influenced by many factors. Magda du Toit spoke to feed manufacturers to find out how they ensure quality, from the handling and storage of raw materials to the processing and distribution of feed.

A vaccine schedule for cattle • Vaccines, like high-quality feed, are essential for the long-term health and productivity of a farmer’s herd. Below is a vaccine schedule, developed and provided by veterinary...