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.
Profiting from apples: why quality trumps yield
The Zulch family of Wakkerstroom farm won the prize for the highest average income per hectare of apples in the 2020 Ceres Fruit Grower Awards. Fourie Zulch spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this accomplishment.
Thousands of hectares destroyed in Kleinmond wildfire
A wildfire that started in Highlands, at an old pine plantation managed by the national Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs near Kleinmond in the Western Cape, have destroyed more than 4 700ha of fynbos and plantations since it started on Saturday, 8 January.
‘No immediate relief for farmers despite lower fuel prices’
The downward adjustment of fuel prices for January is not expected to bring much respite for farmers and consumers, according to Dawie Roodt, chief economist at Efficient Group.
Guava cultivar programme aims to reinvigorate industry
The Agricultural Research Council is undertaking various trials aimed at making guava production more profitable. Glenneis Kriel spoke to Salomie Willemse and Chris Smith, experts involved in the programme.
How to keep your farm secure while you’re away on holiday
Are you going away over the festive season? Three leaders in agriculture and security explain how common sense, technology, and good relationships with neighbours can help protect your possessions.
Embryo flushing: ‘Fast-tracking herd genetics is worth every cent’
To stay ahead of their competitors in the breeding game, livestock farmers have to continually improve the genetics of their animals. Nollie and Pieter Stofberg, owners of Platdrif Sussex Stud in the Western Cape, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how they make use of embryo flushing to achieve this goal.
Stable outlook for SA’s potato farmers in 2022
Various factors will influence potato production in 2022, according to Willie Jacobs, CEO of Potatoes South Africa.
Beware! The locusts are swarming this summer
South Africa looks to be heading for another large-scale brown locust outbreak this season, according to Dr Gerhard Vedoorn of CropLife South Africa and Dr Roger Price of the Agricultural Research Council. They spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the most effective means of combating these swarms.
Good outlook for wine grapes after ‘excellent winter’
The 2022 wine grape harvest is expected to amount 1,42 million tons, which is 80 000t above the industry’s five-year average of 1,34 million tons, and 2,2% smaller than the 2020 harvest, which came in at 1,45 million tons. This is according to the first crop estimate.
Watch out for glyphosate contamination
The repeated use of the herbicide glyphosate has been found to compromise fruit production. James Dick, co-owner of production consultancy DNS Crop Institute, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this problem.
New board of directors for Land Bank
Cabinet has endorsed the appointment of new members on the Land Bank board to steer it out of its financial woes.
Mandatory vaccination on the cards to re-open events and shows
Various organisations are considering taking steps to reduce the chances of their events turning into COVID-19 super spreaders.
SA needs national strategy to better monitor soil pollution
Pollution poses a major threat to the world’s soils and jeopardises the provision of key soil ecosystem services, including the provision of safe and nutritious food, the availability of clean water, and the existence and conservation of soil biodiversity.
Concern about declining water quality in West Coast region
Following three years of drought, borehole water levels in the Sandveld in the Western Cape have risen by an average of 5m thanks to improved climatic conditions over the past two years. Water quality nevertheless has deteriorated.
‘Vinpro liquor ban challenge ruling a blow to the industry’
The South African government’s blunt approach towards liquor sales bans has caused irreversible damage to the wine and tourism industry.
Agri-Expo celebrates 190th anniversary
Agri-Expo, one of the oldest agricultural societies in South Africa, recently honoured prominent agricultural role players and announced new initiatives at its 190th anniversary celebration held at Cavalli Estate near Stellenbosch.
Failed Amendment Bill not the end for SA expropriation law
Many farmers will be relieved about the outcome of Tuesday, 7 December’s parliamentary vote on the Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill, according to Annelize Crosby, Agri SA’s head of land affairs.
Tips for getting the most out of livestock auctions
Livestock auctions offer a relatively safe way for farmers to trade their animals, with a fairly low barrier to entry. Cornel Landman and Anton Vos spoke to Glenneis Kriel about factors that producers have to consider when participating in these events, and the administrative processes that need to be adhered to.
Accused in Paarl fruit theft murder case released on bail
Two Western Cape farmers, JT Basson and John Woest, both in their sixties, accused of murdering an alleged illegal fruit vendor, Chatwell Rogers on 30 November, have been released on R5 000 bail each.
Potato farmers set to benefit from mobile data sharing app
The potato industry is investing in various technologies to improve its sustainability, and is currently in the process of developing a mobile app to improve communication with members.
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