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.

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Farmer's Weekly

Artificial intelligence could deepen farming inequality • Artificial intelligence could revolutionise global agriculture, but a digital divide risks leaving developing nations behind. Without fair access, infrastructure, and proper regulation, it may worsen existing inequalities.

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Efficient logistics crucial for agricultural growth • AGRIBUSINESS PERSPECTIVE by Wandile Sihlobo

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Third tough season looms for guava producers • Western Cape guava production faces a third consecutive below-average harvest due to adverse weather. To cope with low prices and climate challenges, resilient producers are downscaling orchard management. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Ageing orchards and soaring costs pose challenge for guava growers • Guava orchard establishment costs have reached over R199 000/ha. This surge puts pressure on growers, as over half of South Africa’s orchards surpass 40 years in age. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Agbiz raises concerns over growing regulatory burden on agriculture • South Africa’s agricultural leaders at the Agbiz Congress warned that regulatory overreach and rigid compliance burdens stall innovation, delay critical crop genetics, and cause severe job losses across vital farming sectors. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports.

Carbon credits become more accessible to farmers

Shows drive market access for emerging farmers

SA poultry industry to save billions with new HPAI vaccination policy • South Africa’s poultry industry will save billions under a new policy allowing highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccinations and shifting away from mass cullings. Clayton Swart reports.

Building a balance sheet banks can trust • A balance sheet consists of three main components, namely assets, liabilities, and equity, effectively reflecting what is left over for you as the owner, writes Cobus du Plessis.

Winter shifts volatile veggie prices • Driven by shifting seasonal volumes, South African fresh produce markets see varied price movements. Reduced supplies have firmly supported cabbage, carrot, and onion prices, though winter harvests may soon ease constraints, according to Zama Sangweni.

Pig nutrition: the right diet for every stage of production • Understanding the nutritional needs of pigs at different stages of production is essential for maintaining animal health, improving growth rates and ensuring profitable production, writes Shane Brody.

Unlocking inclusive agricultural growth • Partnerships between financial institutions, commodity associations, agricultural trusts, and government could help unlock opportunities for emerging farmers, says Dr Sifiso Ntombela.

The East London Poultry Society celebrates its 130th birthday • The East London Poultry Society, founded in 1896, recently held yet another impressive and successful show, with a total of 490 entries from 25 exhibitors, at the East London Agricultural Show.

New agri careers in science and technology • Agriculture’s future lies in interdisciplinary STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers. Petri...