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.
New world-record prices for South African mohair in 2021
Healthy competition among mohair farmers has resulted in world-record prices being achieved several times over the past year.
Animal welfare: Raising stress-free pigs
Raising stress-free pigs makes business sense, as it results in better growth of animals and fewer problems caused by disease. Dr Peter Evans of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation spoke to Glenneis Kriel.
Digitalisation to help improve wine quality and distribution
The adoption of digital technologies, such as the internet of things, artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, remote sensing, geographic information systems and block chain, will become increasingly important to accelerate growth and improve efficiencies in the vine and wine industry, according to a recently released report by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
South Africa’s food inflation starting to level out
The consumer price index (CPI) for October remained unchanged at 5% as recorded in September, with the monthly inflation rate also holding steady at 0,2%, according to Statistics South Africa.
Sheep farming: the best ways to reduce lamb losses
Farmers suffer their greatest sheep losses before weaning, with the majority of lamb deaths occurring during the first 10 days after birth, and more than 20% during the first three days. Dr Josef van Wyngaard, technical manager at Voermol Feeds, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about ways to limit these losses.
Agri sector takes wait-and-see stance on Godongwana’s budget
During his maiden medium-term budget address in Parliament on Thursday, 12 November, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana committed himself to accelerating economic reform for long-term economic growth in South Africa.
Farmers on high alert for ‘gigantic’ brown locust outbreaks
Agri Northern Cape is urging farmers to report brown locust outbreaks to their local district locust officers as soon as they are first observed.
Fresh-produce packaging: Smart solutions to increase shelf life
Digitalisation, in combination with growing concern over pollution, wastage and food safety, is resulting in smarter, more functional packaging with a smaller environmental footprint. Alwyn van Jaarsveld, head of sales at Tessara, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the latest packaging trends.
SA’s rolling blackouts driving up farmers’ production costs
PwC, a multinational accounting and auditing firm, expects the rolling blackouts experienced across South Africa to reduce the country’s GDP growth by three percentage points, and potentially cost the country 350 000 jobs this year.
Complying with SA’s labour laws: Advice from a farmer who is getting it right
Western Cape pome fruit producer Steven Versfeld earlier this year became the first farmer to achieve platinum status with no non-compliances from the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa for his workforce management. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this accomplishment.
The not-so-easy business of making a profit from quail
While quail farming is an easy way to produce high-value meat with low start-up costs and in relatively little space, profiting from it is a totally different ball game. Arran Mckenzie, owner of Mckenzie Quail Farm, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his experiences with producing these birds.
Rain brings hope to farmers in Central and Klein Karoo
The widespread rain that had been falling over large parts of South Africa since Thursday, 21 October, has brought relief to many farmers.
Making the most of wild-grown honeybush
While many farmers have had their fingers burnt in the production of honeybush, the crop can be highly lucrative, and Quinton Nortjé of Melmont Honeybush Tea can attest to this. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how he unlocks this indigenous fynbos plant’s value.
Partnerships prove a winner for new mohair producer
Going from a part-time communal farmer to a full-time commercial producer is easier said than done. Eastern Cape farmer Sindile Lloyd James spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how he overcame the barriers to entry through his eagerness to learn, and by using strategic partnerships with government and other farmers.
Mpumalanga agriculture MEC murder accusation met with shock
Mpumalanga Agriculture has expressed disappointment about the MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land and Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga, Mandla Msibi, being accused of violent crimes, and the potential impact his dismissal will have on the agriculture sector.
Chemical company blamed for environmental damage after riots
A criminal case has been opened against United Phosphorous Limited (UPL) in connection with the chemical spill that ensued after the company’s factory was burnt down during the civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal during July.
Managing irrigation of fruit when water is scarce
Water availability has become one of the greatest limiting factors in agricultural production in South Africa. Johan Kotzé, director of Dutoit Agri Eastern Cape, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how the company is managing this problem and producing more fruit per litre of water used.
Agri department to appoint new DG ‘probably by year end’
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is in the process of appointing a new director general (DG), according to department spokesperson Reggie Ngcobo.
More than 900 developing farmers benefit from SAB support
South African Breweries (SAB) is on track to invest R1 billion into the South African economy by the end of 2021, as part of the five-year merger conditions of the AB InBev acquisition of SABMiller.
Avian influenza setback for poultry master plan
More than 2,7 million chickens have been culled so far in South Africa due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, which is affecting commercial layer and, to a lesser extent, broiler breeder and commercial broiler flocks.
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