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From a reluctant farm worker to a raisin trailblazer

Petri Swart never planned on pursuing a job in agriculture. Yet, his hands-on approach, technical focus, and willingness to challenge...

Agricultural village business units transform rural Zimbabwe

Village business units registered as commercial agricultural ventures are transforming Zimbabwe’s rural landscape, long associated with subsistence farming.

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The story of the Drakensberger beef cattle breed’s evolution in Africa

The Drakensberger cattle breed has been part of the South African landscape for ages. So-called black indigenous cattle existed in South Africa as early as the 15th and 16th centuries and formed the foundation of the current Drakensberger beef cattle breed.

Zimbabwe’s goat industry evolves with new standards

Zimbabwe’s goat industry is steadily growing, moving towards a structured, traceable, breed-standard-driven system. Farmer, Sifiso Ndlovu Agbetorwoka discusses the industry’s progress, South African training programmes, and how her farm is helping to shape commercial goat production in Zimbabwe.

Romagnola beef cattle vastly increased weaner weights on a Free State farm

The Romagnola cattle breed has the inherent quality to increase beef production in South Africa markedly, according to Marnus Lessing, owner of the JML Romagnola stud near Lindley in the Free State, who succeeded in pushing up weaner weights considerably through crossbreeding Romagnolas with Brahmans.

Optimal swine nutrition: don’t feed more, but feed better

A one-size-fits-all diet for pigs can lead to overfeeding or underfeeding, producing varying results, and lost production. Instead, JD Mostert, independent swine nutritionist, advocates for a stronger focus on digestible amino acids to get the most from feed rations.

Mark Hook leads revival of Boran, Nkone cattle societies in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean farmer Mark Hook has revived dormant Boran and Nkone cattle societies, growing registered herds from a handful to thousands. He spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about his role in reshaping the country’s cattle industry.

Managing ascites in broilers starts with prevention

Ascites is one of the most economically damaging conditions in broiler production. It often becomes visible late in the production cycle but starts much earlier, and once clinical signs appear, there is no treatment, thus producers must remain vigilant.
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Getting to the root of healthy vineyards

Vineyard success is built from the ground up, starting with the correct planting and care of new vines. Glenneis Kriel reports on the advice of viticulturist Marko Roux on how growers can give vines the best possible start.

Malawi tobacco farmers reap rewards, but challenges remain

Malawi had a bumper tobacco year in 2025, selling more than 221 000t, up 66% year-on-year. Farmer’s Weekly spoke to the country’s Tobacco Commission and a local farmer about the industry.

How perseverance turned a bookshop owner into Zimbabwe’s top tobacco farmer

Zimbabwean tobacco farmer Denford Mutwiwa has built a large-scale commercial operation by treating farming as a business, using contract funding and renewable energy to overcome limited bank support and unreliable power supply.
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Capsicum pubescens: the very different chilli pepper

This species is grossly underrated, most probably due to climatic restrictions as to where it can be grown, writes Bill Kerr.

Flower to freight: an inside look at commercial litchi production

Local litchi producers compete with Madagascar and Mauritius during the counter-seasonal summer harvest. To meet global demand, production chains must stay efficient, says Jaco Henery, production manager at Komati Fruits, who explains how they manage their harvest for exports.

TopFruit: pioneering stone fruit varieties for every season

TopFruit provides South African producers with stone fruit varieties that meet specific market demands. Our selection spans the entire growing season and includes cultivars with varying chilling requirements, ensuring adaptability across different climates and production conditions.
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Foot-and-mouth disease explained

As foot-and-mouth disease continues to wreak havoc in South Africa, with misinformation circulating and anxiety growing among farmers, Farmer’s Weekly...

From mushroom waste to livestock feed

Dr Ingrid Malebana and Dr Klaas-Jan Leeuw, researchers at the Agricultural Research Council, are exploring whether a simple farm by-product...

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Can regenerative agriculture provide an income stream?

Willem van der Westhuizen, business development manager at Orizon Agriculture, speaks to Zunel van Eeden about what regenerative agriculture entails,...

The integrated pest management journey

Martin Booyens, InteliGro’s biological solutions technical specialist, spoke at the Bio-Alliance SA-Brazil 2025 Conference in Pretoria, hosted by the South...
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Does the FMD Industry Coordination Council actually have a voice?

Many in the agriculture sector welcomed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s 21 January announcement of the formation of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) Industry Coordination Council. The body enables farmer organisations to join a three-way partnership aimed at strengthening and supporting the national FMD response.

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Farm shop with food and entertainment

Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.

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An Arctic adventure where the hunt continues, but on the ice...

Brian Berkman says a luxury icebreaker expedition offers South Africans an extraordinary alternative to their traditional June holidays.

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Pigs in a blanket in a sweet glaze – Serves four

Juicy pork sausages wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet, sticky glaze. Simple to make and perfect as a tasty side or party favourite, served hot from the oven.

Orange-glazed apple-stuffed pork fillet with balsamic baby onions on the side

Perfect for a Christmas table, this orange-glazed pork fillet is stuffed with apple, wrapped in crispy bacon and served with glossy balsamic baby onions.

Festive gammon with ginger, garlic & citrus glaze – serves 10 to 12

Slow-simmered in a fragrant, savoury stock and finished with a light honey, soy and orange glaze, this festive gammon is tender, flavour-packed and perfectly balanced for a special celebration meal.

Mini festive fruit & nut cakes

Packed with cranberries, figs, and warming spices, these mini Christmas cakes are naturally sweetened, nutty, and perfect for gifting or enjoying with a festive cup of tea.

Holiday cheer cake

An easy, joyous cake full of flavour and holiday spirit-perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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