Agribusiness | Farmer's Weekly

SA’s cannabis industry: a potential powerhouse

Staff Reporter — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:58:38 +0000

Cannabis production could spur employment in South Africa, but the regulatory framework of the industry is not being formulated at the desired pace, says independent writer Shamin Chibba.

A silver bullet to protect your herds and flocks

Janine Ryan — Sat, 27 May 2023 08:30:11 +0000

Silver hydrogen peroxide is a stable disinfectant with numerous purposes, says Douglas Spinas of Peroxsil Ag+ at Phend Pharmaceuticals. He spoke to Janine Ryan.

Culdevco’s fruit cultivars boost profitability

Staff Reporter — Wed, 24 May 2023 09:53:31 +0000

During the 2022/23 season, South Africa’s fruit producers faced slow supply chains, increased production costs, weather problems, and difficulties with fruit size.

Beef and wine in South Korea: big opportunities for SA exporters

Janine Ryan — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:29 +0000

South Korea is one of the world’s least self-sufficient countries in terms of agricultural production. Janine Ryan looks at some of the opportunities in this East Asian country that may await South African farmers and exporters of wine and beef.

The ARC: At the forefront of food security in South Africa

Staff Reporter — Wed, 17 May 2023 06:02:57 +0000

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is South Africa’s premier agricultural research organisation and the custodian of scientific research in this field on behalf of the South African government and public.

Farmers’ strategies for weathering the flower market storm

Staff Reporter — Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:49 +0000

Carol Sutherland, a florist for almost 30 years, has seen many changes in South Africa’s flower industry. For this first article of a three-part series, she spoke to Leon Pretorius, manager of Pretorius Blomme near Delmas in Mpumalanga, about how he has adapted his business to an increasingly demanding market.

Manuchar claims a stake in high-precision agriculture

Staff Reporter — Fri, 05 May 2023 08:18:39 +0000

Manuchar has expanded its crop nutrition footprint with the purchase of a 50% stake in Anorel (Pty) Ltd, a distributor of fertilisers for high-precision agriculture. This will enable it to reach more clients in South Africa.

Challenges and opportunities for farming in Senegal

Janine Ryan — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:35 +0000

Despite adverse production conditions, Senegal’s agriculture sector is an essential employer. Janine Ryan looks at some of the major commodities produced in this West African country.

Spreading the word: evangelising agriculture

Staff Reporter — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:28:49 +0000

In his recent budget speech and interview with Farmer’s Weekly, Thabo Mokone, MEC of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighted key outcomes and plans for the department.

The slow transformation of SA’s dairy industry

Susan Marais — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:14:38 +0000

Effecting change in the dairy industry is not for the short-sighted or faint of heart. Simpiwe Somdyala, CEO of Amadlelo Agri, spoke to Susan Marais about the agricultural investment company’s quest to uplift rural farmers in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, and the challenges it faces in the process.