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.

A year to remember

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Agriculture: the silver lining of a difficult year • Leaders in organised agriculture all agree that the past year has been particularly tough. They concur, however, that the outlook for the sector in 2021 is positive, although a number of challenges will need to be overcome.

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Species conservation and growing the economy

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Exploring a localisation strategy for agri exports

Agriculture and consumers’ ‘right to know’ movement

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Hundreds of forestry jobs at risk in Tsitsikamma community

Agri SA and the military to join forces on food security

Top-up payments to sweeten smaller-scale sugar cane growers

Increased yellow maize exports keep feed prices high

Trade restrictions here to stay despite COVID-19 relief

How to manage veld after devastating wildfires

Winners of 2020 ARC beef awards • The 2020 ARC National Beef Performers Awards saw beef producers being recognised for their exceptional leadership, breeding and farm management skills, amongst others.

Agri Western Cape celebrates all achievers for 2020

Kwanalu’s new president has big plans for the province

Elsenburg’s first group of drone pilots receive their wings

News highlights of 2020

A resilient industry • The dairy industry has held its own, both in South Africa and internationally. Local dairy farmers, currently squeezed between stagnant producer and higher feed prices, can expect better conditions in 2021, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

Which method of cultivation is best? • Thomas Walker discusses the pros and cons of the three main methods of growing cannabis: outdoor, greenhouse, and indoor cultivation.

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Boerseep: a labour of love inspired by ouma • Making boerseep takes hours, and the combination of ingredients and timing are crucial to the process. After years of searching for a traditional recipe, Esmarelda van der Walt of Bothaville has become an expert at making this pure, all-purpose, biodegradable soap. Annelie Coleman reports.

A farm that brings hope • A group of subsistence farmers in the Western Cape have put their differences aside and come together to realise their individual dreams of owning a farm. Glenneis Kriel reports on the launch of Thembelitsha Farming.

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Fixing the problems facing SA agriculture • A group of recent graduates from the Syngenta Leadership Academy believe the factors that give farming a poor public image could be resolved through developing a better understanding of the complexities that underpin the main challenges facing the sector. Siyanda Sishuba reports.

SA Harvest: fighting hunger and food waste one meal at a time • Small beginnings can lay the foundation of great success. This holds true for SA›Harvest, a food rescue and distribution organisation. Ali Conn, regional manager at SA Harvest, spoke to Jeandré van der Walt about the organisation’s journey over the past year and its future plans.

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The stories that got us through a tough year • Farmer’s Weekly editor, Denene Erasmus, looks back at some of the top stories of 2020 that not only inspired her, but also served as an example to all South Africans of the remarkable resilience and determination...