Farmer's Weekly SA

25/08/2026

Integrated pest management is not about adding more products to a spray programme. It is about making better decisions about when, where and how to intervene.

ProCrop SA plant pathologist Dr Gideon van Zyl says successful pest management starts with a clear strategy, accurate monitoring and an understanding of what is happening in each production system.

Many farmers still think of integrated pest management (IPM) as a combination of pesticides, biological products and beneficial insects. But according to ProCrop SA plant pathologist Dr Gideon van Zyl, that understanding misses the point. Glenneis Kriel reports.

25/08/2026

Day 2 of the and FarmTalk Nguni road trip took us to Mooihoek near Mooketsi, Limpopo, where we visited fourth-generation farmer and veterinarian Dr Doug Reed of Modjadji Nguni Stud.

Reed has farmed with Nguni cattle for about 40 years and shared why adaptability, fertility and the ability to perform with minimal inputs are central to his breeding philosophy.

Before leaving Mooihoek, we put the Defender 110 to work and tried our hand at herding Reed’s Nguni cattle.

***Watch this space for the full video interview and article on Dr Doug Reed coming soon.

Nguni Cattle Breeders' Society of SA

25/08/2026

The 63rd Walkerville Agricultural Show takes place on 29 and 30 August at the Walkerville Showgrounds in Gauteng.

Visitors can look forward to livestock and animal exhibits, competitions, conservation displays, craft stalls, food and entertainment over the two-day show.

will also be exhibiting, so be sure to visit our stand and meet the team.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For more info, visit https://walkervillesa.co.za/

25/08/2026

Afrikaner Tour: Day One, Stop One 🚙

The Afrikaner is an indigenous South African breed, known for its adaptability and hardiness 🐂

Tinus joined Pierre-André on his farm, Grootkuil, just outside Theunissen.

Stay tuned for the interview

25/08/2026

The Dormer Sheep webinar is live now! Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoqNe8sta9o

25/08/2026

After seven years of daily service on a busy Limpopo farming operation, Lekkewaan's compact electric utility vehicles have demonstrated that practicality, low running costs, and reliability can make a meaningful difference to modern agriculture. Citrus farmer Hennie de Beer spoke to Jedrie Harmse.

After seven years of daily service on a busy Limpopo farming operation, Lekkewaan’s compact electric utility vehicles have demonstrated that practicality, low running costs, and reliability can make a meaningful difference to modern agriculture. Citrus farmer Hennie de Beer spoke to Jedrie Harmse.

24/08/2026

On Day 1 of our Nguni road trip, we travelled from Johannesburg to Mookgopong, Limpopo, in the Defender X-Dynamic HSE.

Our first stop was Northfield Nguni, where we spent time with Dr Pierre Bester, who has farmed with Nguni cattle for more than 20 years.

He shared his experience with the breed, showed us around his farming operation and explained why the Nguni has remained part of his farming journey.

Here are some of the highlights from our visit to Northfield Nguni.

***Watch this space for the full video interview and article on Dr Pierre Bester, coming soon.

Nguni Cattle Breeders' Society of SA

24/08/2026

Following the Senepol National Auction in Bloemfontein, spoke to Senepol Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa president Thomas Stewart about the outcome of the sale.

Stewart highlighted the quality of the bulls and females on offer, the prices achieved and the continued improvement in breeding standards.

He also discussed the traits driving demand for Senepol cattle and why he believes the breed is well positioned to meet the needs of commercial beef producers.

24/08/2026

Western Cape farmer Koos Blanckenberg has been growing canola for more than 25 years, learning along the way what it takes to establish and manage the crop successfully.

Canola has become a central part of his crop rotation strategy, helping to improve soil health and manage persistent w**d pressure in a wheat-based production system.

Blanckenberg says persistence is important, especially when early seasons are challenging.

“You must stick with it and realise that if you fall off, you need to get back on the horse or stay on,” he says.

He adds that success in canola is not immediate and requires a willingness to learn from early mistakes rather than exit the system too quickly.

Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3UbggDe

24/08/2026

The Winston South Devon 24th Annual Production Sale takes place on 25 August at Winston Farm near Cathcart.

The offering includes 35 Winston South Devon bulls, 23 commercial pregnant heifers, 350 Winston weaners and nine Winston Woolies rams.

The sale starts at 12:00 and will be hosted by Future Auctioneers, with Brandon Leer as auctioneer.

Register online to bid: https://bit.ly/4xYNC6D