Farmer's Weekly Report
Farmer's Weekly in partnership with Algoa FM brings you the latest South African farming news, livestock updates, crop insights and agribusiness trends. Trusted agriculture reporting from Farmers Weekly.
In Conversation with Gary Alfonso at NAMPO Cape 2026
Prominent South African journalist, Media Executive and Broadcasting Operations Specialist, and Business Day Correspondent, Gary Alfonso, shares his all-encompassing perspective on farming in South Africa with Roch-Lé Bloem.
Overberg Battling Unprecedented Wildfires Ahead of Dry El Niño Season
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that the Western Cape is bracing for a fiery summer as a developing El Niño is expected to increase the risk of fires in the Overberg. Reinard Geldenhuys, Manager of Protection Services at the Overberg District Municipality, told a stakeholder meeting in Bredasdorp on 8 September that the…
Connect with the Herholdt's Group at NAMPO Cape 2026
This year marks Herholdt's Group's first time at NAMPO Cape. Kaycee Rossouw caught up with Janse van Rensburg , GQ Branch Manager, who's making sure that reach means something for farmers from Cape Town through George to Gqeberha.
Connect with Industrialec at NAMPO Cape 2026
Industrialec, the Herholdt's Group sister company, builds custom DB boards and containerised energy solutions. Andre Lindenberg joined Kaycee Rossouw to chat about their innovative products. Algoa FM is the proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Connect with Old Mutual Insure at NAMPO Cape 2026
David Pedra, Executive Outsourced Solutions, Lieza Barnard, Head of Agri Commercial Underwriting, and Corien Smuts, Head of Agri Premier, joined Roch–Lé Bloem, to expound upon their vital role in the agricultural industry. Algoa FM is the proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Connect with Ford South Africa at NAMPO Cape 2026
Technical Service Operations Manager, Van Aardt Schoeman, joined Kaycee Rossouw, to talk Ford and their servicing of the agricultural industry. Algoa FM is the proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Connect with Omnia at NAMPO Cape 2026
Omnia remains at the forefront of research, development, and technology in the fertilizer industry. Executive Director ,Stephan Serfontein, joined Kaycee Rossouw to talk about their holistic role in modern day farming, from soil to harvest. Algoa FM is the proud media partner to Nampo Cape 2026.
Connect with FNB Agriculture at NAMPO Cape 2026
Dawie Maree, Head of Agriculture Information and Marketing, joined Kaycee Rossouw to talk FNB's holistic support of the industry from 'soil to succession.' Algoa FM is the Proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Farmer's Weekly at NAMPO Cape 2026
GM, Gary Wium, joined Rochlé-Bloem at the Algoa FM outside broadcast unit to discuss the current agricultural landscape.(Algoa FM is the proud Agricultural Media Partner to Farmers Weekly)
Connect with Absa AgriBusiness at NAMPO Cape 2026
Loffie Brandt, Sector Executive for Agriculture at Absa AgriBusiness, joined Roch-Lé Bloem at the Algoa FM outside broadcast unit as NAMPO Cape 2026 swung into action.
Jonsson Workwear and NAMPO Cape 2026
Jonsson Workwear is proud to be the Official Workwear Partner for NAMPO Cape. Roch- Lé Bloem was joined by Head of Marketing, Dishaan Chetty, to discuss the invaluable role they play across all sectors of the agricultural industry ahead of this week's expo,
Overberg Agri and NAMPO Cape 2026
As a trusted agricultural partner across the nation, Overberg Agri will once again be showcasing their extensive range of specialist retail products and services at NAMPO Cape. General Manager, Etienne van Wyk, joined Kaycee Rossouw for a catch up ahead of the start of the expo.
Land Bank and NAMPO Cape 2026
Rebecca Phalatse, Head of Marketing & Communications at Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, joined Roch-Lé Bloem to talk their vital role in providing innovative financing solutions to help farmers grow, adapt, and thrive in challenging times.
Strong Partnerships Essential as Cape Agriculture Faces Economic and Operational Headwinds
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that strong producer organisations, effective public-private partnerships, and functioning infrastructure will be critical if South African agriculture is to withstand mounting economic, climatic, and biosecurity risks. This was the central message at Agri Western Cape’s annual congress, held on 13 August near Rawsonville under the theme ‘Steadfastness in…
Western Cape Agriculture Threatened by Weather, Regulatory Changes, and Factory Closure
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that exceptionally dry conditions in June and July have affected wild flowers, grazing, and crops across parts of the Western Cape, despite the province’s relatively healthy dam levels. The 2026 Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show, originally scheduled to take place from 28 August to 6 September, has been cancelled…
SA Agriculture: Flood Costs and Farming Growth
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that repairs to the Western Cape’s flood-damaged provincial road network are expected to cost more than R2 billion, but emergency funding is yet to be confirmed, and full recovery could take several years. More than 200 roads were significantly damaged and completely closed following the severe weather events…
SA Ag News: Nampo Cape, FMD Outbreak, and SARS Ruling
FarmersWeekly.co.za reports that leading agricultural organisations, thousands of producers, and more than 500 exhibitors are expected to gather in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, later this year for Nampo Cape 2026, according to the event’s organisers. Taking place from 9 to 12 September under the theme ‘Together We Grow’, this year’s expo…
SA Farmers Face Soaring Tariffs and Weak Grid Despite End of Load-Shedding
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that South African farmers remain trapped in an electricity crisis, even though load-shedding may have ended more than two years ago. With soaring tariffs, deteriorating distribution infrastructure, and policies that discourage independent power generation, the cost and reliability of electricity have emerged as growing threats to agricultural profitability,…
New national FMD control measures, global export focus for beef, and the Spar Kirkwood Wildsfees
FarmersWeekly.co.za reports that South African livestock producers affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks could soon see less severe economic disruption after the Department of Agriculture announced new national control measures to simplify outbreak management while protecting the country’s livestock industry and export markets. The Department of Agriculture (DoA) said outgoing…
Grain SA condemns unchanged wheat tariffs
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that an 11th-hour deal has brought the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett to an end, just as the matter was due to be heard in the Durban High Court in KwaZulu-Natal. On the 17th of June, when the liquidation hearing was due to begin, the Durban High Court granted…