Gerhard Uys
Gerhard Uys grew up as a real city lad, but spends his free time hiking and visiting family farms. He learnt the journalism trade as a freelance writer and photographer in the lifestyle industry, but having decided that he will be a cattle farmer by the age of 45 he now indulges his passion for farming by writing about agriculture.
He feels Farmer’s Weekly is a platform for both developed and emerging farmers to learn additional farming skills and therefore takes the job of relaying practical information seriously.
Val farmers day
The Val Farmers Day sponsored by Afgri took place on 1 July at the Val show grounds in the Standerton district. Companies including Omnia, Pannar, John Deere and Toyota exhibited their products and services.
A promising new colour variant for game farmers
With colour variants in rare game being in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, ‘White Saddleback’ blesbok may be the way to go for breeders who want to ensure colouring won’t change over time. Gerhard Uys examines this hardy breed.
Rifles customised for the SA market
Hunting rifles lovingly handcrafted by Ralph Badenhorst Bespoke Rifles can compete shot-for-shot with European tailor-made rifles. Gerhard Uys visited the team for a closer look at their unique creations.
Game exports after FMD
The local game industry was hit hard by the EU’s ban on meat exports, lifted early last year. Now, SA exporters are struggling to regain lost revenue and re-establish markets. Gerhard Uys reports.
Model BEE dairy project uplifts Elim
The Elim community has launched a dairy empowerment project which many believe should be used as a model for more empowerment success stories. Glenneis Erasmus talked to roleplayers Dean Kleynhans, Gerhard Venter and Beaulah Pontac to find out what makes this project so special.
Issue Date: 31 October 2008
Issue Date: 31 October 2008
Marketing the mohair capital
The money-spinning potential of mohair - a Proudly South African product if ever there was one - will only be unlocked when growers have complete faith in the fibre as well as the pipeline to consumers. Roelof Bezuidenhout asked industry players about marketing efforts and a code of best practice aimed at the entire value chain.
Issue date: 17 October 2008
Issue date: 17 October 2008
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