Farmer's Weekly SA

13/08/2025

Lot 55
Ochre Meatmasters ram OC 23 0144 sold for R82 000 at the National Meatmaster Auction & Expo in Bloemfontein.

13/08/2025

Lot 36
Soutfontein Meatmasters’ ram CB 240139 sold for R45 000 at the National Meatmaster Auction & Expo in Bloemfontein.

13/08/2025

Agriculture was among the hardest-hit sectors in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025’s employment statistics, placing joint second for the most jobs lost between 1 April to 30 June compared with the first quarter of the year.

13/08/2025

When it comes to centre pivot irrigation, few things are as important as choosing the correct sprinkler package. With many trusted options on the market, which one should you choose for optimal uniformity and efficiency?

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13/08/2025

According to Dr Thandi Chiappero, head of consumer assurance at the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation, the presence of African Swine Fever in Bredasdorp was confirmed on 12 August: https://bit.ly/3HyQwKX

13/08/2025

At the Dairy Management Consulting conference held near Durbanville in the Western Cape on Tuesday, speakers urged farmers to rethink long-held habits, embrace technology, and take a multifaceted approach to risk management.

12/08/2025

In an era where misinformation about food production spreads faster than the truth, farmers have a unique and powerful opportunity to bridge the gap between field and fork. - Farm Babe

In an era where misinformation about food production spreads faster than the truth, farmers have a unique and powerful opportunity to bridge the gap between field and fork.

12/08/2025

A suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, has resulted in the deaths of 330 pigs as of 11 August.

A suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, has resulted in deaths of 330 pigs as of 11 August, and authorities are stretched thin enforcing a strict quarantine to prevent more fatalities.

12/08/2025

is attending the Dairy Management Consulting conference at Eensgezind near Durbanville in the Western Cape, where industry experts are sharing insights on improving dairy production efficiencies and resilience: https://bit.ly/411bVmB

12/08/2025

Wandile Sihlobo recently delivered the 11th Annual Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Lecture at the University of Limpopo.

The theme of his lecture was the role of agriculture in improving rural development. Among other points, he emphasised that the rural economy should not be overlooked in South Africa’s economic growth agenda, which tends to have a strong urban bias in policy discussions.

While 68% of the population now lives in urban areas, rural areas remain a significant segment of society and the economy.

He noted that aside from rural areas’ reliance on remittances and social transfer payments, a defining characteristic of the rural economy is its dependence on a few key, resource-based industries such as agriculture, mining, fishing, tourism, and forestry.

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12/08/2025

Emerging poultry farmers face a host of legal, environmental, and practical challenges. Poultry nutritionist Dr Sipokazi Nyeleka explains the complexities of starting and running a compliant and sustainable poultry enterprise.

Emerging poultry farmers face a host of legal, environmental, and practical challenges. Poultry nutritionist Dr Sipokazi Nyeleka spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the complexities of starting and running a compliant and sustainable poultry enterprise.

12/08/2025

With the import ban on Brazilian poultry lifted, South African importers are appealing to border authorities to embrace the digital age to speed up customs procedures.