Farmer's Weekly

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 6 November issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. This week’s main feature articles include a piece on which crops and countries in Africa currently offer the greatest farming investment opportunities. FW also profiles a farmer from Khaye...

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and hear about the articles featured in the 9 October issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. This week’s main feature is about South Africa’s new online platform for hiring farm equipment. There is also a feature on a veteran Santa Gertrudis breeder who shares some insight on succes...

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 25 September issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. This week’s main feature articles include a profile on a beef cattle producer who is on a quest to breed ‘the perfect Brahman’, and a guide for grain producers on getting nematodes under...

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 18 September issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. Our main feature this week discusses why a comprehensive and all-inclusive budget is critical to the success of any farming business. We also have an article on how the COVID-19 lockdown...

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 11 September issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. Our main feature this week looks at how digital technologies are revolutionising auctions, resulting in better exposure for sellers and a broader purchasing base for buyers. Some...

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and learn about the articles featured in the 4 September issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. Some of the articles discussed in this week’s show include a report on the latest research conducted on nematode-resistant sweet potato cultivars and a profile about one of the ear...

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and get a sneak peek of the 28 August issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. Some of the articles discussed in this week’s show include a special focus on soil health and conservation farming, as well as an article about the machinery and equipment farmers can use to make a p...

Listen to some of the latest news from the farming sector and get a sneak peek of the 21 August issue of Farmer’s Weekly in this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, presented by Denene Erasmus. Some of the articles discussed in this week’s show include the profile of a young farmer from KwaZulu-Natal who is running a profitable business rearing broilers in his backyard, and his plans for gr...

In this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Denene Erasmus, editor of Farmer’s Weekly, tells listeners about some of the features from the 14 August issue that will be in stores from 7 August to 14 August. The cover features, which are discussed in the podcast, include an article about a Free State farmer who decided to stop grain production and instead concentrate fully on producing plante...

In this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Denene Erasmus, editor of Farmer’s Weekly, discusses some of the features from the 7 August issue, which will be in stores from 31 July to 7 August. In this week’s issue, Dr Danie Odendaal, director of the Veterinarian Network and veterinary herd health consultant, writes about a complete, 12-month herd management and traceability system that he h...

In this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Denene Erasmus, editor of Farmer’s Weekly, discusses some of the features from the 31 July issue, which will be in stores from 24 July to 31 July. This week readers can learn more about tractor tyres and traction in an article that focuses on the effect of tyre pressure and tractor ballasting on fuel efficiency and productivity. Also read about wh...

Farmer’s Weekly is back on shelf with a new edition every week and in this latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Denene Erasmus, editor of the magazine, talks about some of the features from the 24 July issue, which will be in stores from 17 July to 24 July. Earlier this year, the Biggs family from the Eastern Cape sold a proven Nguni herd sire for a world-record price of R310 000. In the 24...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus discusses more of the features from the 17 July issue of Farmer’s Weekly, which will be in stores from 10 July to 17 July. With this issue, Farmer’s Weekly resumes its regular weekly printing schedule, which means that readers can again look forward to a new magazine every week. The 17 July issue features farme...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus discusses more of the features from the 3 & 10 July double issue of Farmer’s Weekly, which will be in stores from 26 June to 10 July. She also highlights some of the top-performing news articles on farmersweekly.co.za (Links below). In one of the main features in this issue, Farmer’s Weekly spoke to some farmer...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus discusses some of the features and news from the 3 & 10 July double issue of the magazine. This issue will be on shelf from the 26th of June until 10 July. This issue of Farmer’s Weekly places the spotlight on those investment decisions that have paid off well for farmers. In one article we interview some of th...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus speaks to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, about his book ‘Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity and Agriculture’ that will be officially launched on 23 June. They discuss some of the major themes in this book including land reform and agricultural development. For details on joining the webinar for the...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus discusses some of the features and news from the 19 & 26 June double issue of Farmer’s Weekly. This issue will be on shelf from next week until the end of June. Farmer’s Weekly anticipates, according to Erasmus, that should South Africa remain under level 3 or a lower level of the COVID-19 lockdown, the magazin...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus discusses more of the features from the 5 + 12 June double issue of Farmer’s Weekly. Erasmus focuses on Trudi and Rina Kasselman of Kasselhoft estate near Leeudoringstad in the North West. The Kasselmans grow lavender and rosemary, and distil oil from these herbs for the production of a range of value-added pro...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus gives listeners a preview of the top news and feature articles from the 5 & 12 June double issue of Farmer’s Weekly. The magazine will be on shelf for the first twee weeks of June. Top news stories in this issue include an update on the 2020 production outlook for summer grains and oilseeds, well as a discussion...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast Farmer’s Weekly editor Denene Erasmus and journalist Sabrina Dean give listeners a preview of the top news and feature articles from the 22 & 29 May double issue of Farmer’s Weekly. The magazine will be on shelf from Monday, 18 May until the end of the month. Top news stories in this issue include an update on the outlook for wheat supplies given ce...

In this episode of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly editor, Denene Erasmus, and journalist, Sabrina Dean, discuss the top stories featured in the 15 May issue of the magazine. Erasmus also provides an update on how the recently announced closure of Caxton Magazines will affect Farmer’s Weekly. In this first delivery of the Weekly Wrap podcast to air after the end of the hard lockdown, list...

The focus of our special Covid-19 pandemic Weekly Wrap podcast series now turns to smallholder and emerging farmers, and the impact of Covid-19, and related restrictions on trade, on these farmers as Farmer’s Weekly speaks to Aggrey Mahanjana, group managing director of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation. South Africa’s five-week long, hard lockdown will be ever so slightly eas...

In this second part of a special two-part edition of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Dr John Purchase, CEO of Agbiz, in an interview with Farmer’s Weekly journalist Sabrina Dean, explains in more detail how the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and related restrictions have affected various farming industries and agribusinesses. Listen to this second part of Farmer’s Weekly journalist, Sabrina Dean...

In this special two-part edition of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly journalist Sabrina Dean speaks to Dr John Purchase, CEO Agbiz, about how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected agribusiness and food supply in South Africa. In this fourth instalment of our special coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic podcast series Farmer’s Weekly editor, Denene Erasmus, brings us the good news that desp...

In this special edition of the Weekly Wrap podcast by Farmer’s Weekly SA, Sabrina Dean speaks to Jaco Oosthuizen, CEO of the RSA Group, about the new normal for fresh produce markets and market agents during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. We also hear from Farmer’s Weekly editor, Denene Erasmus, about news making headlines in the world of farming. In this third episode of our special coronavirus...