The Weekly Wrap

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 5 February issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Sindira Chetty.

This week’s main feature looks at the key factors on how to manage the reproduction and productivity rate of a flock of sheep. This issue also includes articles on a litchi farmer in Mpumalanga who explains the pros and cons of growing this challenging crop; an award-winning dairy operation that shares the practicalities of running an efficient and profitable dairy herd; and the important factors you should know before establishing a cactus pear crop.

The 5 February issue will be on shelf from 29 January. Don’t miss it!

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In this episode of the Weekly Wrap, Janine Ryan discusses what readers can expect from the 29 January issue of Farmer’s Weekly. Featured in this issue is a Boer goat farming business in Mpumalanga that has gone from strength to strength as demand for goat meat expands. Also included in this issue is a story about an apple farmer in Elgin, who through regenerative farming principles and improved rootstock, is leading the way for apple production in South Africa, and a story on the success of South Africa’s niche tannin export industry. We also focus on how farmers have been using online poultry training courses to upskill themselves during the pandemic.

The 29 January issue will be on shelf from 22 January. Don’t miss it!

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Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 15 and 22 January combined issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus.

This week’s main features include an article that looks at the major trends that will dominate food consumption habits in South Africa in 2021, a production article on growing chillies using biological farming methods, and a profile on an award-winning sheep farmer who uses a combination of intensive and extensive production management practices to ensure optimal productivity in his 3 500 ewe Merino flock.

As in previous episodes, Erasmus also highlights some of the top performing news articles from Farmer’s Weekly. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural news, views and analysis with a print or digital subscription to Farmer's Weekly visit farmersweekly.co.za

In this week of the Weekly Wrap, Janine Ryan and Sindira Chetty speak about the 1 and 8 January issue of Farmer’s Weekly. This issue is the New Year issue, and includes commodity outlooks for 2021.

Chetty and Ryan elaborate on the outlook for the economy and land reform in 2021, as well as the outlooks for the red meat and poultry sectors, as well as the outlooks for avocados, nuts, maize and wheat.

They also speak about a community outreach programme in which maize farmers are providing food to needy communities, and how backgrounding beef cattle can save farmers money.

Ryan also highlights some of the cover headlines for the 15 and 22 January issue, which include more commodity outlooks, as well as what food cash-strapped South Africans are likely to buy in 2021. There is also a feature on how yellow field peas can offer an alternative income stream for sugar cane growers, and a production feature on a top Merino stud in the Eastern Cape.

The 1 and 8 January issue will be on shelf from 28 December. Don’t miss it!

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Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the final edition of Farmer’s Weekly for 2020. In this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus and Sindira Chetty, the focus is not only on the top articles from the 18 and 25 December special edition of the magazine, but Erasmus and Chetty also reflect on their most memorable experiences and stories from the year.

In this week’s main feature articles, Dr Schabort Froneman, technical manager for ruminants at Zoetis, gives some pointers on how to implement a calf health strategy, and a farmer from Mpumalanga talks about planting a new variety of pumpkin that has already achieved major success for farmers in Europe. They also speak about a South African organisation that is finding a solution to hunger and food waste by collecting food that would otherwise have been discarded and distributing it to those in need.

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In this episode of the Weekly Wrap, Janine Ryan speaks about the highlights of the 11 December issue. These include a South Devon stud that keeps on breaking records; a high-density mango orchard pioneer aiming to produce 100t/ha; a study that shows that genetically-adapted cattle breeds handle heat stress better; why the DA wants farm attacks to be labelled ‘hate’ crimes; and using bats to battle bugs on your farm.

Ryan also discusses some of the news highlights, including the recent spate of truck attacks; how the COVID-19-related lockdown has boosted sales in illegal sales of liquor and tobacco products; and the progress (or lack thereof) that South Africa is making in regaining its foot-and-mouth disease-free status from the World Organisation for Animal Health.

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Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 4 December issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus.

This week’s issue comes with a special pull-out section featuring all the finalists and winners from the 2020 Agricultural Research Council’s National Beef Performers Awards.

This week’s main articles include a production story about Meatmasters. Farmer’s Weekly speaks to farmer Nico Grobler about his work to breed wireworm resistant Meatmasters. We also feature a new South African developed mobile dehusker for macadamia nuts, which promises to save producers of this crop lots of time and money, and we visit a grain, sheep and fruit farmer in the Western Cape who is a good example of the success that can be achieved on a land reform farm.

As in previous episodes Erasmus also highlights some of the top performing news articles from Farmer’s Weekly’s various platforms.

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Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 27 November issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Sindira Chetty.

In the main feature article, we learn how genetics and technology drives dairy production profitability at one of SA's top Jersey studs. A commercial grain farmer from the Eastern Cape talks about his farming operation and his role in mentoring future farmers. The final instalment in our two-part rainwater focus provides practical tips to restore eroded veld. And don’t miss our special tear-out-and-keep suppliers guide that lists the names of agricultural service providers you need.

Chetty also highlights some of the top-performing news articles from Farmer’s Weekly’s various platforms, including tensions in the blueberry industry, and government assuring all farmers affected by wildfires that they will receive fire relief aid.

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Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the main articles featured in the 20 November issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Julinda Schroeder.

This week we tell the story of Johan Erasmus, one of the pioneers of the Boran cattle breed in South Africa and a farmer mentor from Derby in North West; take a closer look at a successful the dragon fruit producer in KwaZulu-Natal; and present the first of a two-part series on the basic components of the water cycle, and how these apply these to grass growth on the veld.

As in previous episodes Julinda also highlights some of the top stories that made the news this week.

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Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 13 November issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Janine Ryan.

This week’s main feature articles discuss the threat of mycotoxins in animal feed to animal health and food security, as well as the sunny outlook for solar power in South Africa. Farmer’s Weekly also spoke to a Gauteng farmer about his efforts to fully switch from conventional agriculture principles to conservation agriculture.

Ryan also highlights some of the top-performing news articles from Farmer’s Weekly’s various platforms, including government’s plans to fast-track the Rural Safety Strategy and export opportunities for rooibos farmers.

Stay up to date with the latest agricultural news, views and analysis with a print or digital subscription to Farmer's Weekly visit farmersweekly.co.za