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.
Watch out for gerbils during summer grain production season
With the advent of the 2018/2019 summer grain production season, South African producers need to be aware of the potential losses caused by gerbils to newly planted crops.
World champion Savanna goat breeder’s winning formula
World champion Savanna goat breeder Koenie Kotzé believes in strict selection, the best possible genetics, and top conformation and type. Annelie Coleman visited him on his farm Niekerkshoop in the Northern Cape to learn more about his exceptional stud.
Concern about declining Cape buffalo trophy quality
The Cape buffalo occupies a top spot on hunters’ wish lists, but studies show a decrease in the quality of buffalo trophies, according to Dr Johan Rabie, buffalo breeder and owner of Chimoyo Wildlife. Annelie Coleman asked him about the reasons behind this worrying trend.
Livestock producers alerted to wireworm infestations
Wireworm infestations in livestock were reported in seven of South Africa’s nine provinces in September.
High livestock and game mortality rate in Limpopo drought
The three-year-long drought in the northern parts of Limpopo has had a devastating impact on livestock and game in the province, particularly on rhino.
Namibian agriculture: shortage of skills, lack of diversification
Agriculture in Namibia presents great opportunities for economic growth, employment creation, food security and poverty eradication.
Save the Sheep project goes global
Farmers’ Weekly has put the plight of the drought-stricken farmers in Sutherland on the international map.
Research shows benefits of protein-rich pigeon pea
Unlike other legumes, the pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) has been largely neglected by science. This was according to Dr Alina Mofokeng, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) - Grain Crops in Potchefstroom.
NWK announces R20 million profit
Heinrich Kruger, chairman of the agri NWK board, ascribes the company’s positive financial results to its staff’s dedication and hard work.
Invasive pines trees helped fuel 2017 Knysna fires – report
A study published in the journal Fire Ecology by a research team from Stellenbosch University, Nelson Mandela University, SANParks and the CSIR, shows that the invasion of surrounding land by invasive pine trees significantly increased the severity of the 2017 Knysna wildfires.
Save the sheep project assists drought-stricken farmers
The women of Sutherland in the Karoo have come up with an innovative way to raise funds to alleviate the plight of the drought-stricken farmers in the district.
No transport differential for soya beans
Grain SA has welcomed a decision against the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) not to implement a transport differential for soy beans in SA.
Bankrupt bush encroachment on the increase
South Africa’s grasslands are threatened by the encroachment of bankrupt bush (Seriphium plumosum), according to Dan’sile Cindi, deputy director: Ecological Infrastructure at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
Maize harvest progressing slowly due to late plantings
Maize harvesting in the western part of South Africa’s summer grain production region was progressing slowly, according to Grain SA economist Petru Fourie.
Growing veggies on a small plot of land
Albertina Nontwazana Stungu, a domestic worker in Port Elizabeth, is testament to the fact that a farming operation does not necessarily require vast tracts of land.
Groundwater conservation: a long-term investment
Groundwater resource conservation should be the most important aspect of any irrigation farming concern in South Africa, say geohydrology consultant JL van Vuuren and drilling contractor Marnus Nel. A lack of proper management of these resources poses a serious threat to the future of the irrigation industry.
A new beginning for crisis-hit Coligny
Agribusiness NWK is funding a project launched by the South Africa Day Project in order to contribute to the regeneration of the Coligny town and community in North West province.
Grain SA celebrates Mandela’s 100th birthday
Grain SA’s Nampo personnel, in Bothaville, Free State, undertook the mammoth task of overhauling the premises of the local Nala Ratabile Children’s Home to commemorate the 100th anniversary of late president Nelson Mandela’s birthday.
Entries open for 2018 Tru-Cape Packhouse Challenge
Thousands of entries are expected for the 2018 Tru-Cape Packhouse Challenge to be held on 25 August.
Protect livestock against pneumonia in winter
Livestock producers need to carefully manage their cattle herds and sheep flocks during the current cold spell because Pasteurella pneumonia is a real danger without sufficient cover and nutrition, according to Danie Odendaal, director of the SA Veterinarian Network.
