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.
How to sell careers in agriculture to millennials
Group manager for assurance services at NWK, 34-year-old Jacqueline Mathews, maintains that South Africa’s agriculture sector needs tech-savvy, curious young people.
Dropping fences helps game reserve and community thrive
Warne and Wendy Rippon, owners of Buffalo Kloof Wildlife Safaris in the Eastern Cape, were concerned about the poverty in neighbouring Yendella community. So much so, that they launched an initiative where they and the community work together to benefit from the reserve.
‘Business as usual for Agri SA’ after Dan Kriek resigns
It is business as usual for Agri SA after the recent resignation of its president Dan Kriek.
SA’s citrus growers dispute ‘Spanish fine’ claims
There is no truth in media reports that the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (GSA) imposed fines on companies in South Africa that exported oranges and mandarins through Spanish ports.
Seven more countries join the World Citrus Organisation
The membership of the recently-launched World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has increased from seven to 14 countries.
Exports to China continuing for now, despite FMD outbreak
Despite the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Limpopo, exports of red meat products, wool, and hides to China will continue.
More lions being killed for Southeast Asia markets
Indications are that lions are increasingly being killed in South Africa to supply markets in Southeast Asia. This was according to Deon Swart, CEO of the South African Predator Association.
Stray cattle create havoc in the Free State
The problem of stray animals, mainly cattle, was escalating dangerously and needed to be addressed by the relevant authorities as a matter of urgency.
Top Boran genetics for new North West commercial farmers
Six Boran stud breeders in North West recently donated 10 Boran bulls to a number of communal farmers in the province.
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Strong support for drought care boxes for farmers’ wives
Wellington Country Women’s Agricultural Association (CWAA) has so far received thousands of care boxes for farmers’ wives in the drought-stricken regions of South Africa.
Load-shedding poses threat to irrigated crops in central SA
Ongoing load-shedding could have a catastrophic impact on irrigated crops in central South Africa, according to agricultural leaders in the region.
World Food Day focuses on healthy diets for a #zerohunger world
This year’s World Food Day, to be celebrated on 16 October, marks the 74th anniversary of the founding of the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
Northern Cape welcomes R30 million in drought aid
Agri Northern Cape welcomed the announcement by Deputy President David Mabuza that R30 million would be made available for the procurement and distribution of animal feed to the drought-stricken province, said Nicol Jansen, Agri Northern Cape president.
Most farm attacks in Free State farms occur over weekends
Most farm murders and attacks in the Free State over the past six months have occurred on or near weekends, according to Dr Jane Buys, a security risk analyst at Free State Agriculture (FSA).
‘Biltong must secure geographical indication’ – economist
Biltong is of strategic importance to the South African economy. This was according to Joseph Kau, an agricultural economist at the Agricultural Research Council.
Indigenous crossbreeding improves cows’ longevity
Cow longevity is crucial to optimal productivity in beef cattle production, says Anette Theunissen, an animal scientist based at the Vaalharts Research Station.
‘Agriculture must stop chemical warfare against insects’
Insects should be considered partners, not pests, and South Africa’s farmers need to end the ‘chemical warfare’ against insects such as dung beetles.
Reviving generations of Brangus genetics
Harrismith breeder Dr Elsie Campher’s Helpmekaar Brangus herd embodies generations of top-quality genetics. She says the stud, founded by her father, is a ‘priceless genetic treasure’.
SA farmers concerned about live cattle exports from Botswana
The South African Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO) has expressed serious concern about the announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture in Botswana that the country will be opening its borders to live cattle exports with immediate effect.
Southern Cape urgently needs follow-up rain – Grain SA
Winter grain producers in the Southern Cape urgently need follow-up rain to ensure a good 2019 winter grain harvest.
