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.
Parliament to rule on amnesty for expired firearm licences
Minister of Police Bheki Cele’s request to Parliament for a six-month amnesty period for firearm owners whose licences have expired, has been referred to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Police where it will be discussed on 16 August.
Attracting investors to Africa
For Africa to attract investment to the agricultural sector, it needs a stable policy environment that allows trade to flow, according to Dr Doaa Abdel-Motaal, trade specialist and former deputy chief of staff of the World Trade Organisation.
Brucellosis control faces multiple challenges
State and private vets as well as animal health technicians (AHTS) face many challenges in their efforts to control brucellosis in South Africa.
Urgent access to more avocado export markets needed – Subtrop
A large avocado harvest means the industry needs to access more export markets to remain sustainable, according to the South African Subtropical Growers Association (Subtrop).
2018 soya bean crop expected to be largest in SA history
The Crop Estimates Committee’s (CEC) fifth production forecast estimated that the 2018 summer soya bean crop could be the largest in South Africa’s history.
Vergelegen rehabilitates 2 000ha of fynbos
A project that began in 2004 at Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape will be completed by October this year.
Pursuing soil health precisely
Chris and Dewald Bothma of North West have converted from conventional maize production to a combination of precision and conservation agriculture methods. But the change did not come easily, and many lessons had to be learnt along the way.
Smallholder farmers need cooperatives – De Jager
Co-operatives could be a magic wand for smallholders, said the president of the World Farmers’ Organisation, Dr Theo de Jager.
Chicken housing – get the basics right!
At a recent poultry production course hosted by the Agricultural Research Council and presented by Paulus Sape and July Mahlangu. Gerhard Uys learnt about some of the basic principles of poultry production.
African swine fever case reported in the Northern Cape
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been reported in the Springbok area of the Northern Cape, according to a statement by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Agri SA responds to farm murder statistics
An analysis of the South African Police Service (SAPS) statistics on farm murders and attacks shows farm murders are at its lowest level since 1996, with farm attacks increasing since 2012/13, says Agri SA.
Tiger Brands’ profit loss linked to listeriosis outbreak
Tiger Brands’ revenue, gross profit, operating income and profit before tax have continued to decline, according to the group’s financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2018.
Meat Price Index an insight into global meat prices
A study comparing the cost of meat in more than 50 countries and the number of hours at minimum wage to be worked to afford various cuts in each location, showed South African beef per kilogram was about 40% cheaper than the world average.
Free State soil acidity levels worryingly high
High soil acidity in parts of the Free State are a concern, according to attendees at the recent Fertiliser Association of Southern Africa (FERTASA) annual congress.
Commodity organisations assist with transformation
Part of the solution to land reform and transformation lay with agricultural commodity organisations, Agri SA president Dan Kriek said at the recent launch of the Agri SA 2018 Transformation Report in Pretoria.
Feed problems for Western Cape livestock producers
Livestock producers in the Western Cape are facing numerous challenges around fodder flow, say industry experts.
‘Quality drives demand’ – SA potato farmer of the year
Syngenta Potato Farmer of the Year 2017, Nico Wagner of Wilnick Boerdery, employs various efficiency measures to ensure profitability, and the quality of his produce ensures a stable demand from market agents and consumers.
Not all in support of new proposed veterinary science faculty
Money intended to establish a Veterinary Science Faculty at The University of Fort Hare (UFH) in Alice in the Eastern Cape could be better spent on Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP), or the Faculty of Veterinary Science (Onderstepoort) at the University of Pretoria.
Hunters send drought aid to the Northern Cape
Members of the Overberg branch of the South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SA Hunters) have donated 480t of feed to farmers in drought-stricken Sutherland in the Northern Cape, said a SA Hunters spokesperson.
New president for Wildlife Ranching South Africa
Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) has elected Tebogo Mogashoa as its new president at the association’s annual general meeting held in Polokwane recently.
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