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WEBMacadamia nut farms have been in dire straits over the past two seasons as prices have dropped and input costs have risen. With little relief on the horizon, orchard management... Farmer's Weekly is the oldest agricultural magazine in South Africa, serving as a mouthpiece for the agricultural industry and keeping readers informed.
The rise of the Bonsmara in South Africa - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJul 13, 2022 — The Bonsmara, which was developed in South Africa from the 1930s, was bred specifically for African conditions, and is the most dominant beef cattle breed in the country today. It has also spread to many other countries around the world. Louis Steyl, CEO of the Bonsmara Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the development of the breed, and its future.
Lucerne for beginners – part 1 - Farmer's Weekly
WEBJul 29, 2014 — So begin by making sure the soil is correct for the crop. It prefers well-drained soil about 1,2m deep. Plough deep, breaking up impervious layers to ensure sufficient root penetration.. Nutrients Proper soil fertility will ensure that a planting establishes itself swiftly and vigorously, and remains productive. For every ton of dry material, lucerne withdraws the following from the soil:
Cabbages: a step-by-step beginner’s guide - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 25, 2016 — Manure makes growing cabbages far easier. Apply 30t/ha to 50t/ ha before preparing the soil. If no manure is available, and you do not have a soil analysis to guide you, apply 600kg/ha of 2:3:4 (24), broadcast and worked in. Soil Preparation. The soil preparation in producing cabbages does not have to be very fine.
Growing out and fattening cattle in a feedlot - Farmer's Weekly
WEBOct 11, 2018 — At a fat score of 2 to 3, the mean dressing percentage varies from 54% to 56%. Feed margin. This is the profit or loss made by a feedlot as a result of live mass gain in relation to cost of feed consumed. It is calculated as follows: Feed margin = Live mass gain x (sale price/kg – cost/kg gained).
Maize remains South Africa’s greatest grain - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 15, 2024 — White maize is primarily grown for human consumption by smallholders and commercial producers, and yellow maize is planted by commercial producers for industrial use and animal feed. South Africa is the biggest maize producer in Africa. However, the 2022/23 harvest season was challenged by numerous factors, and producers in co-operation with ...
Basic infrastructure for small-scale pig farming - Farmer's Weekly
WEBNov 8, 2016 — You may have to cover a gate with some form of netting when housing young weaners, which can escape through the bars. Guidelines for enclosed sleeping structures. Each pig requires about 4m² of pen space (including the sleeping area, about one-third of the pen). The total pen area for six pigs should be about 24m² (4m x 6m).
Green peppers: how to grow them - Farmer's Weekly
WEBMay 31, 2010 — Green peppers step-by-step. Step 1. When planting green peppers loosen the soil deeply and mix in fertiliser, manure or compost thoroughly and evenly using a rake. For best results, add a dressing of 2:3:2 organic fertiliser. Use one handful of 2:3:2 to every 1m2 or four handfuls of manure or compost. Draw the ridges and furrows at least 1m ...
Agendas and minutes: commonly used meeting procedures
WEBMay 24, 2016 — The agenda is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they should be discussed. Items may, however, be discussed ad hoc. The agenda is compiled by the secretary in consultation with the chairperson (see Figure 2). Figure 1. The minutes are a record of matters discussed and decisions made, as per the items on the agenda.