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.
Video | Leopard spotted near Wesselsbron, safely captured and relocated
A young male leopard caused panic among residents of Monyakeng, near Wesselsbron in the Free State, when it was spotted in the area on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe achieves record wheat crop
Zimbabwe has, since the beginning of November, harvested a record 518 502t of wheat from 106 230ha. A total of 119 594ha were planted to wheat this year compared with 91 000ha in the previous season, when a crop of 465 546t was achieved.
Many South Africans still unable to buy nutritious food
South Africa’s food is among the most affordable in the world, but the economic situation in the country is placing immense financial strain on consumers, making it increasingly challenging for people to access nutritious food. This was according to Roelie van Heerden, supply chain executive at Beefmaster Group.
Agriculture has huge potential for reducing poverty
Growth in agriculture is in general two to three times more effective at reducing poverty than an equivalent amount of growth generated outside agriculture.
‘Namibian agriculture needs more resources’ – Calle Schlettwein
Calle Schlettwein, Namibia's Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, recently called for agriculture to be recognised as a national priority and for resources to be allocated accordingly.
SA’s exploding rat population has worsened since 2016
South Africa is faced with an enormous and ever-increasing rat population that could cause serious diseases such as bubonic fever.
SA red meat consumers want a ‘special eating experience’
It is essential for South African livestock producers to recognise that the consumer is king and that the new generation of red meat buyers have very specific demands. This was according to Prof Arno Hugo, professor in Animal Science in Meat Science at the University of the Free State.
Zimbabwe commits to grow environmentally friendly tobacco
The Zimbabwean Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) recently announced a number of sustainability measures aimed at minimising the negative impact of tobacco production on the environment. This includes land clearing.
Urgent renewal needed for future of SA’s Red meat Industry
The South African red meat industry must undergo significant renewal to address future challenges, says Kobus Bester, director of the Livestock Registering Federation.
Farm with nature, says pest management expert
The agriculture sector in South Africa needs to change the way it thinks about pest management and biodiversity, according to Dr Johnnie van den Berg, manager of the integrated pest management programme at the Unit of Environmental Services of the University of North-West.
Zimbabwe to cull elephants to feed the hungry
Zimbabwe recently confirmed its intension to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger following the worst drought that country had seen in four decades.
Halt in snake antivenom production causes concern
The production of snake antivenom in South Africa has seemingly come to a standstill. The situation is dire, as health practitioners and veterinarians, in particular, are finding it impossible to obtain it.
One person dead, over 100 livestock lost in Free State veld fires
One person succumbed to the extensive veld fires that recently swept through the Free State districts of Memel and Vrede, resulting in the loss of hundreds of head of livestock, with many more injured.
Meatmaster carcass wins Saai Lamb Champs competition
A Meatmaster carcass came out tops at the Lamb Champs braai championship held by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) over the weekend of 28 September in Reitz in the Free State.
Farmers rally together to assist motorists stuck in heavy snowfall
Elzabe Rockman, the Free State MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, expressed her sincere appreciation for farmers who went out of their way to assist travellers who were left stranded on the roads during the recent heavy snowfalls in South Africa.
Botswana to comply with EU’s deforestation regulations
Beef exports from Botswana to the EU will in future depend largely on adherence to the EU’s Deforestation Regulation that will become effective on 1 January 2025.
Top tips for effectively managing a Bonsmara herd
Louis Steyl, CEO of the Bonsmara Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the true value of effectively managing a Bonsmara herd in order to maximise profit.
Zimbabwe signs agreement to export avocados to China
The agreement recently concluded between Zimbabwe and China in terms of the exportation of avocados to China created a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe to take advantage of the vast Chinese market. This was according to Linda Nielsen, CEO of the Zimbabwean Horticultural Development Council (HDC).
Facial recognition technology: a new weapon against stock theft
Facial recognition technology is poised to revolutionise livestock management. Annelie Coleman spoke to experts about this Australian-developed technology and its potential to reshape livestock production in South Africa.
Namibia to cull game to feed drought victims
The Namibian government recently announced a plan to cull wild animals and to distribute the meat to food-insecure people because of the severe drought in the country.
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