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.
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.
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.
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