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

Look back on the blessings of the year, and forward to tomorrow

Here's to renewed energy in 2026!

Another year of innovation ahead

The land tests the farmer, climate shapes them, and resilience defines them

A year marked by a shared focus on sustainable food systems

We remain committed to farmers

2026 is shaping up to be a good year

Key challenges for South Africa's cattle farmers in perspective

Let's see challenges as opportunities

Get ready to sharpen your pencils!

Ending a year of mixed fortunes in SA agriculture

South African agriculture is held in high regard across the world

Thank you to all farmers and farmworkers for you exceptional work

Resilience amidst challenges, and optimism for 2026

The year ahead is a time to innovate and grow

South Africa's 2025/26 winter crop production prospects remain positive

Strong signals point toward a stable and competitive 2026 for mohair • Boosted by competitive bidding from Eastern and European markets, the South African mohair industry is entering 2026 with significantly improved confidence. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports.

Senwes in negotiations to acquire AMC Equipment

SA estates shine in World's Best Vineyards

Editor's top picks for 2025

Impact of 2025 US tariff measures on consumers, producers • The cost burden following the implementation of the US trade tariffs affected not only American consumers, but also South African exporters, according to Zama Sangweni.

Economic outlook for 2026 • The global economy is in a state of continuous change with massive uncertainties. The same is true for South Africa where very low growth is expected in 2026, says Dr Koos Coetzee.

What the future of cannabis pollination control looks like • There’s currently no comprehensive framework addressing pollen drift between licensed hemp operations and neighbouring cannabis cultivation in South Africa, says Thomas Walker.

A look at the Swartland Street Party • In November, Zunel van Eeden visited the Swartland Street Party, an exclusive event to celebrate the unique wines found along the Swartland Wine and Olive Route. She spoke to Jolene Janse van Rensburg, manager of the Swartland Wine and Olive Route.

How school nutrition programmes can boost nutrition and drive transformation • The National School Nutrition Programme feeds more than nine million school children every day and remains one of South Africa’s most meaningful interventions for supporting learning and reducing hunger. But with strategic partnerships, the programme could do far more, strengthening childhood nutrition while helping to drive transformation across the agriculture sector. Lindi Botha reports.

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?

Reconnecting our youth to agriculture • South Africa’s ageing farm demographic and youth disconnect threaten food security and innovation. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is driving a strategic shift, funding internships and promoting agritech to reposition agriculture as a modern, sophisticated career for the next generation. The future of farming is tech-led and youth-built. Hanlie du Plessis reports.

Healing the soil to survive the droughts • On Nooitgedacht farm near Kenhardt in the Northern Cape, drought isn’t a crisis – it’s a way of life. But by improving...