She provides insight on the September 20 issue with a news story about the impact that the recent violence xenophobic violence had on the farming sector relating to especially truck drivers. Failure to deliver truckloads has had a serious impact on the farming industry especially now as critical input at planting time is needed.

The magazine also offers some economic news with the exchange rate remaining a risk for farmers, especially with regards to imported pesticides and herbicides, as well as fertilisers. When the rand dips it leads to a huge spike in input costs for farmers.

There is also a focus on the antibiotic overuse in the South African cattle industry.

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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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