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.
Increased possibility for an El Niño in SA
Temperatures across the country were expected to remain above average towards mid-winter. The possibility of an El Niño event had also significantly increased.
US students impressed with SA agriculture
A group of 16 students from South Dakota State University (SDSU) visited South Africa during their March spring break, according to Kierra Leddy, an agricultural communications major at the university.
The ARC’s 2017 grain production manuals now available
The Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) 2017 winter and summer grain production manuals are now available.
Tasman misses document deadline for Karoo uranium mining
Tasman RSA Mines has missed an official deadline to publish its Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plans documentation in support of its application for uranium mining rights at Kareepoort, in the Aberdeen District of the Karoo, which should have been published on 10 March 2017.
Are lick supplements worthwhile in beef production?
Cattlemen operating under extensive conditions are always looking for ways to increase production and profitability, says Dr Liesel Foster, a beef producer from Zastron. Her PhD research concluded that farmers should carefully consider the cost and management involved in supplementary feeding to achieve this goal.
Grain SA rejects land reform without compensation
The issue of land reform would intensify in the run-up to the 2019 election, and the more the political conflict over land reform gained momentum, the more undeliverable the proposals would become.
Fall armyworm still a threat to crops
The recent media reports stating that South African farmers were no longer threatened by fall armyworm (FAW) were incorrect, Dirk Strydom, Grain SA’s marketing manager, told Farmer’s Weekly.
Agbiz upbeat about SA agricultural sector
The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index improved by two index points in the first quarter of 2017, to 57.
Free State farmers work together to apprehend criminals
Hundreds of Free State farmers are working together to apprehend farm attackers and stock thieves.
Young farmer critical after farm attack
CT Steyn (32) is in a critical condition in the hospital in Bethlehem after being stabbed in the heart during a farm attack…
FSA announces Young Farmer of the Year finalists 2017
Free State Agriculture (FSA) Young Farmer of the Year finalists are Willie Stols from Vierfontein, Johan van Huyssteen from Virginia, and Herman Archer from Trompsburg.
Senwes lists on additional stock exchange ZAR X
ZAR X, South Africa’s first additional stock exchange in almost 60 years, recently launched its operations with the listing of Senwes and its holding company, Senwesbel.
Lumpy skin disease, three-day stiff sickness outbreaks in SA
Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease and three-day stiff sickness have been widely reported across South Africa’s summer rainfall region, following good rains in that area.
Veld fires remain a real danger to long-term sustainability
Large-scale veld fires in 2017 would be devastating to agriculture. Therefore, ongoing communication and cooperation between all role players in veld fire prevention is essential.
Namibia’s first Romagnola stud
The Romagnola cattle breed is a relatively new entrant to Namibia, but is set to add great value to the country’s beef production industry in the long term. Annelie Coleman visited Babette Stöck and Andreas Wiese, owners of Ongeama Romagnolas near Windhoek, to find out more.
Why choose mutton and lamb?
Mutton and lamb produced in South Africa are highly nutritious, and misconceptions that these meat classes are fatty and detrimental to consumers’ health must be allayed, says Marina Bester of Lamb and Mutton South Africa. She spoke to Annelie Coleman about the organisation’s campaign to promote mutton and lamb consumption.
Gallery: Good rainfall brings hope for farmers
The recent widespread rain in the western parts of SA’s summer grain production region has changed the scenery from a virtual desert to a lush environment. Annelie Coleman reports.
Kalahari Water – a riverside oasis in Keimoes
Kalahari Water Resort is nestled on the tranquil banks of the Gariep River and situated near Keimoes in the Northern Cape. This adventure holiday farm offers peace and tranquillity for those who need it, and a wide array of activities for the more active holiday-makers, according to Annelie Coleman.
Santa Gertrudis: top-quality beef with minimal inputs
The modern Santa Gertrudis is a compact, well-adapted animal that excels on the veld and in the feedlot, says stud breeder Desmond Robertson. Annelie Coleman reports.
Namibia’s livestock sector: the obstacles & way forward
Outgoing president of Namibia’s Livestock Producers’ Organisation (LPO), Mecki Schneider, looks back on the highs and lows of 2016, and calls for ‘smarter’ farming and rangeland rehabilitation.
