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.

Nurturing our future generations

Farmer's Weekly

SA's malnutrition crisis: why a cheaper basket of healthy food is the answer • The malnutrition crisis in South Africa highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions, write Julian May of the University of the Western Cape and Thokozani Simelane of the Human Sciences Research Council.

The Bloem Show 2025

South Africa's oldest hunt, point and retrieve club is turning 40!

Verified cage-free campaign celebrates and supports ethical businesses

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

Communal piglet rearing

Is a snap election possible in South Africa? Let’s look at various scenarios

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Inflation expected to increase in coming months

SA’s dairy industry on positive trajectory for 2025

SA set to export table grapes to the Philippines

Macadamia prices continue to rebound

Shortage of spider, scorpion antivenom continues

Tanzania receives 18 white rhino from South Africa

Poultry industry battles rising costs, bird flu

‘Genomic testing is essential for animal selection’

Inaccessibility to food a major problem for SA

Schools, communities urged to start home gardens

ECRDA reveals strategy for rural development

‘Agriculture is ripe for investment' - Ramaphosa

North West launches hub to advance its agri sector

Sauvignon Blanc SA appoints new chairperson

Staff are key to award-winning fruit farm's success

Grain, livestock farmer wins excellence award

Disputes over US tariffs still rippling through commodity markets • This week, Absa AgriBusiness considers several market dynamics, such as political tensions and weather conditions, and shares expectations for grain and oilseed prices over the coming months.

The consumer is always right • People are ready to buy directly from farmers and farmer groups, and the trend towards sustainable food provides a good platform for selling to consumers, writes Dr Koos Coetzee.

How the Bonsmara changed red meat production in SA • The Bonsmara is a beef cattle breed that thrives under taxing conditions and has the meat and carcass quality required for profitable production. Sandile Nzuza, breed director at Bonsmara SA, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the contribution this breed has made to the local red meat industry since its development in the 1930s.

The wise use of water in agriculture • As South Africa is a water-scarce country, it is critical for all water users to prioritise the protection of this precious resource. However, water is also a key economic enabler in the agriculture sector. Magda du Toit spoke to industry experts about the regulated use of water in agriculture.

The brothers who built a successful farm in the Eastern Cape • Through strategic partnerships and perseverance, brothers Simphiwe, Thembinkosi, and Linda Fani have built Doornrivier Farm in Somerset East, Eastern Cape, into a thriving livestock operation. Simphiwe and Thembinkosi spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the land acquisition, infrastructure, and financial challenges they have overcome to reach a point of sustainable production.

Laying the foundation for a good barley crop • Barley can be a lucrative crop if not downgraded to feed. Manfred Venter, head of agriculture at Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV South Africa, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how farmers can make the most of this...