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.
Zimbabwe’s economic growth down to 2%
The African Development Bank (AfDB) revised Zimbabwe’s economic growth forecast for 2024 downward to 2%, a significant reduction of 1,6 percentage points from its previous projection.
Stud pays quarter of a million for 50% share in Brahman bull
The R250,000 paid for a 50% share in a Brahman bull named Buffel (JVZ20 321) by the Advantage Brahman Stud near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal makes sound economic sense, according to Jan van Zyl, owner of the Kroon Vee stud.
Malawi gets R412m grant from the African Development Fund
The African Development Fund (ADF) recently announced a R412,38 million grant to Malawi to help the country to reinforce agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
Zimbabwe’s Nkone cattle breed recovers from near extinction
Zimbabwe’s quintessential Nkone cattle breed is back from the brink of extinction, says Annelie Coleman. She spoke to George Hulme, a Nkone farmer and breeding society vice-chairperson, who jointly runs the Pungeni stud near Harare.
Agricultural sector’s adaptability praised at Nampo
Although the agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP is calculated at just under 3%, its extended impact on GDP stands at between 10% and 12%.
Nampo 2024 welcomes over 16 000 visitors on first day
Some 16 122 visitors attended the first day of Nampo Harvest Day 2024, held near Bothaville in the Free State yesterday. They arrived by, amongst others, 55 fixed winged planes and 13 helicopters.
Travel with the Mielie-Hop Shuttle to Nampo
Avoid the traffic congestion getting to Nampo by using the Mielie Hop – the easiest way to NAMPO and back!
R1,2m support for Eastern Cape’s black citrus growers
The R1,2 million support to black citrus growers in the Eastern Cape recently announced by the Citrus Growers Association’s Grower Development Company (CGA-GDC) and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is set to play a decisive role in helping them increase their access to global and local markets.
Private initiative to combat stock theft expanded
Stock theft in the Free State is increasingly growing into a finely planned and sophisticated crime, according to Peet Swanepoel, the provincial coordinator of the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
Emfuleni municipal manager in hot water over sewage spillage
The large-scale spillage of sewage, amongst other things, into the Vaal River has led to AfriForum laying criminal charges against April Ntuli, the municipal manager of the Emfuleni Local Municipality.
Positive feedback for South Africa’s new Climate Change Bill
The Energy Council of South Africa welcomed the recent passing of the Climate Change Bill (B9B-2022) by the Parliament of South Africa.
Boer goat ram ‘Formula One’ sold for over R1 million
The Boer goat stud sire Formula One was recently sold for R1,05 million, the highest price ever paid in South Africa for a stud goat.
Pioneering carrot producer Vito Rugani mourned
Leading South African carrot producer Vito Rugani (64) passed away on Monday. Rugani was the co-owner of Greenway Farms in partnership with Vincent Sequeira.
Maize theft in Free State raises serious concern
The large-scale theft of maize in the Free State is being carried out by highly organised crime syndicates, resulting in severe losses for maize producers so far this year. This is according to Dr Jane Buys, Free State Agriculture’s (FSA) safety risk analyst.
UN pledges R37 billion towards Zimbabwe’s drought crisis
The UN has pledged to support Zimbabwe’s call to mobilise more than R37 billion after President Emmerson Mnangagwa recent declaration of a national State of Disaster following the devastating El Niño-induced drought.
Agritourism kept farm afloat during drought
While tourism plays an important role in the Namibian economy, agritourism adds considerable value on a farm level in this arid country. Annelie Coleman visited the Mount D’Urban camping site near Helmeringhausen to find out more about tourism’s contribution to the business.
DA urges government to provide drought relief
The drought in South Africa is a societal challenge and not just an agricultural problem, according to Noko Masipa, the DA’s Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Zimbabwe sees decline in crop production due to drought
El Niño continues its severe impact on Zimbabwe, with a marked decline in crop production. The total area planted to crops in Zimbabwe in the 2023/24 season declined 6% when compared to the previous season, that of cereals declined 6% and maize grain declined 12%.
Farmers need help to survive the drought
The devastating drought, coupled with the grave impact that extreme temperatures have on agricultural producers, calls for government support, Grain SA said in a statement.
Zimbabwe’s tobacco producers earn less despite increased exports
Zimbabwe’s tobacco exports increased markedly in the first two months of 2024. A total volume of 56 500t of tobacco was exported in January and February.
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