Glenneis Kriel
Glenneis Kriel is a senior agricultural journalist for Farmer's Weekly. Her ventures into agricultural journalism started out by chance, more than 20 years ago, when someone suggested she freelance for the magazine, which turned out to be her dream job. Her passion is to write stories that inspire greatness and make people evaluate the way they are doing things.
Mid-term budget brings little comfort for sugar cane farmers
Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the medium-term budget policy statement on Thursday, which was met with mixed reactions from the agriculture sector.
Expert tips for managing calving issues in Dexter cattle
At a regenerative farming day held earlier this year in Paarl, Western Cape, Willie du Plessis, chairperson of the Southern Dexter Club, shed some light on ways to treat calving and reproductive emergencies.
Minister has big plans for emerging and commercial farmers
DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his priorities for his department over the next five years, including an increased focus on biosecurity.
Future-proofing the agriculture sector
The agriculture sector will have to reconstruct and re-engineer itself to remain a force 10 and more years from now, according to Johann Kotzé, CEO of Agri SA.
Red meat traceability system moves closer to implementation
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) is planning on launching the first phase of the red meat traceability system by the start of November.
Becoming a world leader in olive oil production
De Rustica Olive Estate Collection Coratina was crowned the best olive oil in the world at the EVOOLEUM Awards in Spain last year. Glenneis Kriel visited the estate to learn more about their recipe for success.
Unlocking the socio-economic benefits of renewable energy
The importance of renewable energy as a catalyst for socio-economic transformation while South Africa transitions to a low-carbon future was highlighted at Windaba Connect, the precursor to Windaba 2024 in Cape Town.
SA Boran genetics in good demand internationally
In August Troy Gayler, the owner of Paradise Boran Stud in southern Queensland, Australia, bought a pregnant heifer, Haylee (BH 21-404) for an African record price of R1,8 million at the Hurwitz Farming 10th Production Auction. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his interest in Boran cattle.
New weapons in the fight against grapevine leafroll disease
Research, genetic selection, machine learning and drones are being investigated as possible means to strengthen the fight against grapevine leafroll disease. Glenneis Kriel spoke to the experts.
SA must negotiate better trade deals – Steenhuisen
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, emphasised the importance of pragmatism and negotiations to unlock the potential of new and existing markets in an interview with Farmer’s Weekly at Nampo Cape, Bredasdorp, in the Western Cape.
The dairy where small changes have made a big difference
Dian Landman, winner of the Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year award and runner-up in the Milk Producers’ Organisation’s Nedbank Stewardship Awards in 2023, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how he balances growth and sustainability on his dairy farm.
Record attendance at Nampo Cape 2024
Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp attracted record numbers of visitors every day of the expo, which ran from 11 to 14 September.
Agri industry heading for better times
While agribusiness confidence has been relatively low over the past few quarters, Absa’s AgriTrends 2024 Spring Edition, recently released at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, highlighted several signs that indicate a change in sentiment.
More funding needed to flood-proof Olifants River
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer recently handed over R14,98 million to the Citrusdal Water Users’ Association.
Stronger trade relations forged between South Africa and China
South Africa and China have taken their “ever-growing” friendship to the next level to consolidate mutual trust, expand co-operation and enhance coordination between the two countries.
Get ready for ‘bigger and better’ Nampo Cape
This year, the Overberg in the Western Cape will be celebrating the fifth instalment of Nampo Cape (NPC) and the 30th anniversary of Mechanisation Day. This year’s NPC, taking place from 11 to 14 September in Bredasdorp, promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Nematodes seen as a threat to smallholder farmers
More work is needed to make smallholder farmers aware of the damaging impact of plant parasitic nematodes on crops, and to equip these farmers with control strategies tailored to their needs.
SA exports 32 horses to Europe after ban is lifted
Following a 13-year ban due to African horse sickness, South Africa has resumed direct horse exports to Europe, with the first shipment of 32 horses arriving in Belgium on 18 August.
Dairy industry needs a FMD protocol
The foot-and-mouth (FMD) outbreak in the Eastern Cape is highlighting the need for an FMD protocol specifically developed for the dairy industry.
Profitable free-range chicken production in the Swartland
Suzanne Smit, owner of The Country Chic, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about her journey into commercial broiler and layer production in the Swartland.
