Farmer’s Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly provides insights, analysis, and detailed articles on various topics including business, crops, livestock, game, the growing farming sector, lifestyle, and the latest news and research. The magazine caters to a diverse audience, cutting across racial, gender, and age lines. Its focus is on the goals, interests, and values that resonate with its readers. The brand is dedicated to promoting and supporting a sustainable agricultural industry.

National
English
Magazine

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority
55
Ranking

Global

#261454

South Africa

#2666

Heavy Industry and Engineering/Agriculture

#2

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Monthly visitors

Articles

  • 3 days ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Janine Ryan

    We have, as much as possible, tried to be a voice for farmers in a sometimes-volatile environment, and where we have failed, we have always made the necessary changes and improvements. And so, after careful consideration, we’ve decided to make a strategic change to our publication schedule. We believe this shift is an important step forward for the brand, and will in no way affect or impede our ability to continue to fulfil our mandate to serve agriculture.

  • 5 days ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Glenneis Kriel

    Following the suspension of cattle intake at its Heidelberg feedlot following a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, general manager for Karan Beef, Henk Groenewald, told Farmer’s Weekly that Karan Beef understood that the suspension would have direct implications on cattle operations and livestock planning. However, he added that the step was taken to contain the disease and mitigate any risk to the broader livestock industry. The financial impact on Karan Beef is expected to be substantial.

  • 5 days ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Lindi Botha

    Potatoes are a cool weather crop that realises its highest yields and best quality in regions that have a temperate climate and a long average day length during the growing season. While potatoes can be cultivated in most provinces in South Africa, there are seasonal guidelines. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) advises that tubers can be planted from August until June in frost-free areas.

  • 6 days ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Glenneis Kriel

    During the discussion, titled ‘Future-proofing South African agriculture: farming for 2050 and beyond’, Codrington said the world was teetering on the brink of profound transformation, as evidenced by advances in drones, robots, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

  • 1 week ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Sindira Chetty

    The Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) R74 million cash injection, originally intended to stabilise feed supplies and pay overdue salaries, was meant to offer short-term relief. But the Gauteng High Court ruled this did not absolve Daybreak of its legal and ethical responsibilities. “The company’s entire defence was premised on the claim that the money had solved the problem,” the NSPCA said in a statement.