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.
Clover financial report shows subdued results
Food and beverage group, Clover, showed subdued results in its consolidated financial statement report for the year ending 30 June 2017.
Climate change, trade, exposing SA to new pests
The increase in cross-border trade with South Africa since 1994 has upped risks for pests expanding their habitats into the country.
‘Farm debt shows farmers investing in their businesses’
The current national farm debt of R144 billion was not necessarily a negative thing, and showed that producers were making debt to invest in their farm businesses.
Economic & ecological benefits of hunting in Namibia
In Namibia, hunting is a vital part of conservation and contributes to the economic sustainability of mixed farming operations, private game farms, and more importantly, communal conservancies. Gerhard Uys spoke to Tanja Dahl, CEO of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association.
Advice for aspiring women farmers
Women who venture into farming on their own, or in partnerships with their husbands, have to remember certain basic principles to be successful.
Magnetic field tech in new spraying system decreases costs
Reducing spray drift while ensuring effective leaf coverage is a challenge for crop farmers.
Ankole Longhorn: Cyril Ramaphosa’s passion and pride
The Ugandan Ankole breed could offer many advantages for the local market. SA deputy president and Ankole stud breeder, Cyril Ramaphosa, farm manager and animal scientist Kobus Rall, and embryologist Morné de la Rey spoke to Gerhard Uys.
TAU SA in the fight against farm murders
A Limpopo game farmer and rhino breeder, Piet van Zyl, and his wife, Tilla, were murdered on their farm near Immerpan, Limpopo on Saturday night.
Rhino horn auction to go ahead, but bidding delayed
After a last minute court application to attain a permit, the first ever legal rhino horn sale to be held in South Africa has been delayed until 23 August; however, buyers are able to view the items on sale from today.
Rhino horn auction may be delayed
Farmer’s Weekly previously reported that an online sale of 500kg of rhino horn was being hosted by John Hume and Van’s Auctioneers.
Sussex management: Keep it pure and simple
Dallas Phillips has been managing Sussex cattle on the same farm for the past 40 years. He says that simple management practices and keeping the herd pure form the foundation of the exceptional results achieved. Gerhard Uys visited him on Skietlaagte near Viljoenskroon in the Free State.
Success with sweet piquanté peppers
Sweet piquanté peppers, marketed under the PEPPADEW label, require all the attention a farmer can spare to produce good results. Limpopo farmer, Jaco Kriel, spoke to Gerhard Uys about producing this challenging but rewarding crop.
Huge line-up for Aldam Stockmanschool 2017
The Aldam Stockmanschool takes place from 18-20 October 2017 near Winburg in the Free State. The conference will focus on participation in the red meat value chain through improved precision management practices.
Growing antibiotic resistance an urgent problem
The overuse of antibiotics in animals produced for food could lead to the spread of antimicrobial or antibiotic resistance (AMR) in humans.
Following the spoor: What to look for
You hear the shot of the rifle and feel the recoil, but the animal runs. What should you do now? To learn about tracking, Gerhard Uys spoke to Willem van der Merwe, a professional hunter at Chacma Safaris, and a tracker from HPG security group, who wanted to remain anonymous.
4 useful phone apps and technology for herd management
The latest herd management apps and associated technology can make a livestock farmer’s life considerably easier. Amongst other features, these digital marvels monitor cow health, reduce paperwork, provide accurate record-keeping, and even warn when a cow is about to calf. All this means more than just greater convenience; it ensures improved productivity and cow health.
What you need to know about trust laws
Keeping up to date with legislation on trusts, capital gains tax and wills is important to avoid legal tangles. Elbe Thatcher, fiduciary specialist at Old Mutual Wealth, tells Gerhard Uys how to comply with the latest requirements in order to safeguard wealth.
Three arrested after Groblersdal farm murder
Three Zimbabwean nationals were arrested after a farm murder on 6 August, near Groblersdal, Limpopo.
Better policies can improve SA’s agri-outlook
South Africa needs policies that can address agriculture issues, such as land reform, to create certainty in the industry.
Silos need more space for bumper crop
Silos were adding additional storage space to cope with the daily delivery of the local bumper maize crop.
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