Farmer's Weekly

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.

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Farmer's Weekly

Why are South African classrooms and children becoming fast-food billboards? • In a joint civil society statement, 21 organisations dedicated to fighting for food justice, children's health and education rights in South Africa demand that big businesses stop advertising their products in schools.

A celebration of trucking

Seriti's nursery initiative fights poverty and strengthens local food systems

TRENDING IN AGRICULTURE

Making broilers profitable

Resilience and building on our strengths are key to a thriving local citrus industry

WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

UK firm seeks SA agribusiness partners

AfriForum takes metros to court over water usage

Noise around US tariffs on Mexican fruit creates uncertainty on the market • Mexican avocados have been exempt from tariffs since 1994, a status maintained with the renewal of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2020. However, the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump that he was imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican agricultural products has caused confusion and widespread concern in the global avocado industry. Magda du Toit reports.

Stone fruit industry bounces back • The stone fruit industry is back on a positive trajectory following challenging seasons in which plum production, in particular, was under immense financial pressure. Glenneis Kriel reports.

Irish co-op launches fund for dairy farmers affected by bovine TB

UK farmers left in the lurch as green funding scheme is shut down

World in brief

Tru-Cape meets African demand for quality apples

Citrus summit highlights successes and challenges

Seasonal climate variations impact pollen viability and pepper crop yields • A Stellenbosch study by the Bee-Tech Group has revealed that winter conditions drastically reduce pollen viability in pepper plants, affecting yields. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports.

SA grain producers lauded for their resilience

SA farmers must start making their own choices

‘Free State's huge municipal debt must be settled’

Call for traditional leaders to unlock land

Bird flu vaccination needed to prevent catastrophe

Vet services shortage puts rural farmers at risk

SA hosts preparatory event for G20 agri meetings

Highlights of the Absa AgriTrends 2025 autumn report • As a leading market research tool, Absa AgriBusiness‘s agritrends report provides vital insights for agribusiness stakeholders by analysing the factors influencing various agricultural industries.

Working on public holidays • It can be costly to pay employees for working on public holidays, and employers should be aware of the relevant legislation, says Anneline Scriven, senior legal adviser at the LWO Employers’ Organisation.

Is there space for the NAMC to advance inclusive agri growth? • Government and the National Agricultural Marketing Council have not fully utilised the policy space available to them to raise additional funding for black farmer development, writes Dr Sifiso Ntombela.

A history of the Limousin • The Limousin, a catlle breed of French origin, is renowned for its high-quality meat, fertility, and adaptability. However, it was a long journey that saw generations of farmers selectively breed specific animals that would eventually become the animal the Limousin is today.

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