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.
ITL strengthens its position as a leading tractor manufacturer
India’s leading tractor exporter in the 16HP to 125HP segments, International Tractors Limited (ITL), recently unveiled improvements and expansions in its existing models, along with two whole new categories, at its Global Partners Summit 200 in Gurugram, India.
Cheaper, crowdfunded solar energy for farmers
Sun Exchange uses crowdfunding to help schools, farms and other organisations switch to solar power. Abe Cambridge, the founder of Sun Exchange, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this solution.
Agricultural machinery sales slowing down
Tractor and combine harvester sales are expected to slow over the medium term, but remain above the long-term average, according to agricultural role-players.
Forklift innovation for the future
Combilift, a leader in forklift innovation, celebrated its 25th anniversary recently in Monaghan, Ireland. The company flew in 200 journalists from across the world to visit its headquarters.
How to get a good start when planting vines
Vine improvement company Vititec’s client liaison manager, Reinier Louw, presented the dos and don’ts when establishing new vineyards at the Vine Workers’ Development Course.
Agribusiness confidence on the mend
Following three consecutive quarters of depressed sentiment, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index rebounded by 6 points from the second quarter to the neutral 50-point mark in the third quarter.
How farmers can combat succulent poaching
The illegal trade of wild succulents, particularly Conophytum species, has left some on the brink of extinction. Glenneis Kriel reports on the situation and what farmers can do to help.
Poultry industry faces mounting losses amid bird flu outbreaks
The South African Poultry Association (SA Poultry) is concerned about the impact that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks might have on poultry producers and its effect on the supply chain.
Leadership and vision ensure success for community company
Since 2000, the government has invested more than R74 million in the Blocuso community in the Northern Cape. Dirk Claassen, financial manager of the Blocuso company, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how the community has managed these funds to establish and run a thriving wine grape and raisin farm.
Rising costs takes its toll on the blueberry industry
Blueberry producers internationally are consolidating and using new technologies and genetics to survive the price cost squeeze, according to the recently released Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report 2023.
Climate change: ‘everyone must act now’
The impact of climate change on the agriculture sector will be compounded by the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, if not managed properly.
Advice from a successful organic raisin producer
Gawie Steyn, an organic raisin producer of the Orange River Valley, has proved that organic production can be commercially viable. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his production practices.
Erroneous citrus black spot classification threatens exports
First, it was false codling moth, and now the EU using citrus black spot (CBS) as an excuse to block citrus exports from South Africa.
‘Fresh produce industry set to make massive impact’
While the fresh produce industry is facing serious challenges, it has never been set to make as great an impact as now, Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), said at the IFPA Southern Africa conference in Cape Town.
‘Smallholder chicken farmers concerned about Gumboro’
Smallholder poultry farmers are worried that the current cold weather will increase the risk of their chickens contracting infectious bursal disease, also known as Gumboro.
New era for Orange River raisin producers
The Vine Academy and Model Farm were officially launched in May 2022 to improve the sustainability of raisin farmers. Ferdie Botha, CEO of Raisins SA, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this development.
Farmers pay the price for OBP failures
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform Thoko Didiza recently responded in writing to various questions about efforts to improve Onderstepoort Biological Products’ (OPB) services and address vaccine shortages.
Diesel price set to rise sharply in August
Farmers are in for a tough August due to an under-recovery of about 48c/ℓ in the diesel price, according to unaudited mid-month fuel data of the Central Energy Fund.
Tips to help protect livestock against the cold
Farmers have been advised to take extra care to prevent livestock losses during the icy weather that has recently hit large parts of South Africa.
World Zoonosis Day highlights the fight against zoonotic diseases
The World Health Organization estimated that there are over 200 known types of zoonoses, with these diseases comprising a large percentage of new and existing diseases in humans.
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