Annelie Coleman
Annelie Coleman represents Farmer’s Weekly in the Free State, North West and Northern Cape.
Agriculture is in her blood. She grew up on a maize farm in the Wesselsbron district where her brother is still continuing with the family business.
Annelie is passionate about the area she works in and calls it ‘God’s own country’. She’s particularly interested in beef cattle farming, especially with the indigenous African breeds.
‘Captive lion industry a conduit for illegal wildlife trade’
A newly released report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has uncovered new evidence that the bones and body parts of captive lions bred in South Africa are being traded to Asia in large numbers.
Concern about SA’s locust control preparedness this season
The South African government’s readiness to control large-scale locust outbreaks is a cause for serious concern.
Free State loses millions of rands in grain seed theft
The theft of grain seed in the Free State is escalating alarmingly, with millions of rands worth of seed being stolen in the province since August, according to Dr Jane Buys, Free State Agriculture’s (FSA) safety and risk analyst.
Eastern Cape indigenous veld goat project gets off the ground
A newly established indigenous veld goat project promises to unlock the raw potential of Eastern Cape communities plagued by poverty.
South Africa to commence beef exports to Saudi Arabia in 2023
The South African Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has welcomed the recent landmark agreement signed with Saudi Arabia to export between 500t and 1 000t of red meat per annum to that country from next year.
Northern Cape farmers suffer devastating losses in wildfires
Many farmers in the Northern Cape have been left in dire straits following wildfires that have devastated more than 300 000ha since August.
100 000ha already destroyed in wildfire underway in Namibia
Nearly 100 000ha of grazing have already been destroyed in a wildfire that has been raging in the Great Karas Mountains in southern Namibia for the past four days.
Rise in soya bean production expected to continue
The expected 1,33% increase in soya bean production announced in the Crop Estimates Committee’s (CEC) September crop forecast is testament to the growing awareness of soya bean’s value as a viable alternative for summer crop production.
Agri stakeholders speak out about grave impact of Transnet strike
The current strike action by the United National Transport Union and the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union is the last thing the South African economy needs at the moment.
Serious concern about the future of Namibia’s meat export entity
The latest financial woes of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) have raised concerns about the financial future of this state-owned entity. This was according Thinus Pretorius, chairperson of Namibia’s Livestock Producers’ Organisation (LPO).
Agri stakeholders express concern about passing of Expropriation Bill
The National Assembly passed the Expropriation Bill as referred to it by the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure without addressing the “serious flaws” in the bill, according to Christo van der Rheede, executive director of Agri SA.
Botswanan citrus farmers join Citrus Growers’ Association
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed a decision by Botswanan growers to join the association. According to Justin Chadwick, CEO of the CGA, the organisation looked forward to sharing its knowledge and expertise with these growers.
Indigenous veld goats: the ideal option for extreme conditions
Changing weather conditions and Africa’s severe poverty demand tough, easy-to-care-for livestock. The answer, says breeder Deon Vlok, is indigenous veld goats.
‘Agri sector outlook cautiously optimistic, despite challenges’
The deterioration in the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) for the third quarter of 2022 was expected, given the spike in fuel prices, rampant food inflation, and the weakening of the rand against the US dollar, among other elements.
Celebrating global conservation efforts on World Rhino Day
Saving Africa’s rhinos requires a multi-dimensional strategy, with private game reserves and national parks co-operating, and anti-poaching efforts working in tandem with education campaigns. This was according to Joe Cloete, CEO of Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.
Record wheat harvest expected for Zimbabwe this season
The wheat harvesting season is getting underway in Zimbabwe and indications are that a total harvest of 380 000t will be realised this year.
Consumer resistance driving down mutton, lamb prices
The current decline in lamb and mutton prices can largely be attributed to the extremely high carcass prices of up to R110/kg, seen a month ago.
SA’s oldest Angora stud: building on a foundation of excellence
The Martyrsford Angora Stud in the Eastern Cape was founded in 1871. Current owner Sean Hobson explained the standards and commitment that have long inspired the farm’s owners to Annelie Coleman.
Farms under threat after Jagersfontein mining disaster
Reports of serious environmental damage have already been received following the collapse of a tailings dam at an abandoned diamond mine near Jagersfontein in the Free State on Sunday.
Grave concern about sheep scab outbreak in the Northern Cape
Role players in the Northern Cape’s agricultural industry have called for everything possible to be done to prevent the spread of sheep scab, also known as brandsiekte, in the province.
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