She says some of the interesting features this week in the magazine includes an article about the importance of protecting biodiversity on farms. South Africa is one of the greatest biodiversity hotspots in the word, but urbanisation, climate changes threaten the future of species and habitat in the country. In another article the magazine focuses on a commercial piggery in KwaZulu-Natal, looking at the importance of animal welfare and the importance of a profitable operation. There is also a focus on the National Crop Estimate Committee’s latest report on the summer and winter production of crops.

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That was Denine Erasmus, editor of Farmer's Weekly, on OFM. To listen to this insert again, go to ofm.co.za, click on News, Agriculture, and Before Dawn.

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