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.
La Niña expected to bring above-normal early-summer rain
Above-normal early-summer rainfall is expected to ease from mid- to late summer, possibly signalling the start of a longer dry cycle.
Delayed municipal payments disrupt operations at Matlosana market
The Matlosana Fresh Produce Market, a key trading hub for North West farmers, is on the brink of collapse as the local municipality continues to ignore a court order that requires it to pay market agents within 48 hours.
Crackdown on sale of ethylene-ripened mangoes at fresh produce markets
The South African Mango Growers’ Association (SAMGA) and the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) have joined forces to stop the sale of immature ‘achar’ mangoes falsely marketed as ripe fruit.
OBP reports financial decline, seeks efficiency with new freeze-drier
Onderstepoort Biological Products recently briefed the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on its financial and operational performance, highlighting significant shortfalls and promising improvements in production efficiency.
Ramaphosa admits Expropriation Act has legal flaws
Several organisations want the Expropriation Act of 2024 returned to Parliament after President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged some provisions were unconstitutional.
Retailers drive sustainable seafood choices as consumption rises
South Africans are eating more seafood but also becoming more aware of the need for sustainably sourced seafood.
Poultry industry wants evidence-based value chain probe, not ideology
The poultry industry has welcomed the Competition Commission’s inquiry into the poultry value chain. The commission announced the investigation in February last year, with the final terms of reference published in the Government Gazette on 30 September 2025.
A five-point-check system for smart parasite control in livestock
In the 1990s, three South African vets developed FAMACHA, a tool that has since evolved into the Five Point Check to help livestock farmers fight parasite resistance in their animals. Dr Faffa Malan explains how it works.
Young working dog takes National Sheepdog Championship title
In a nail-biting finish at the South African National Sheepdog Championship, held from 19 to 21 September near Buffeljagsrivier in the Southern Cape, Yvan Fourie and his dog Wimpie claimed their first national crown.
Global canning industry grapples with climate and market pressure
Extreme weather events and growing market uncertainty are weighing heavily on canning fruit producers worldwide. From Europe to the US, farmers face smaller harvests, tighter margins, and intensifying competition from the fresh fruit market for yellow cling peaches.
Bird flu then and now: the ongoing battle against avian influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza strains, such as H5N1, are threatening poultry and even mammals, forcing industries and governments to rethink biosecurity and vaccination.
Record-breaking carcass auction and family triumph at Lamb Champs Boland
The Lamb Champs Boland 2025, held on Heritage Day at Hoër Landbouskool Boland in Paarl, Western Cape, delivered history-making moments for South Africa’s sheep industry.
Patensie songbird wins Agri’s Got Talent 2025
Twenty-five-year-old Jenedine Jantjies from Patensie in the Eastern Cape was crowned the winner of this year’s Agri’s Got Talent competition after moving judges and audiences alike with her heartfelt renditions of ‘This is Me’ and ‘One and Only’.
Bloodlines, training, and trust: the story of a top sheepdog
At this year’s South African Sheepdog Association Nampo Cape exhibition, dogs herded with precision, reflecting years of training, trust, and patience. Jurie van der Vyver, owner of border collie Cap, showed Glenneis Kriel what it takes to raise a champion.
Soil health key to resilient, profitable farming
Farmers need to see regenerative farming not as a trend, but as one piece of a bigger, holistic management strategy tailored to their unique conditions, says Bennie Diedericks, soil scientist at Resalt
Vinpro offers practical solutions for farmers at Nampo Cape
Vinpro hosted an information session at Nampo Cape titled ‘Practical Solutions for Today’s Farmer’, offering attendees a wealth of practical, actionable advice to improve their operations and reduce their risks.
High-quality innovations shine at Nampo Cape’s Farmer Patent competition
The Farmer Patent competition at Nampo Cape drew fewer entries this year, but the overall quality of innovations was higher than usual, according to Donald Brink, Omnia sales manager and one of the competition judges.
Practical tips for cutting electricity costs and going solar
Before investing in solar energy, farmers should carefully review their electricity bills and usage patterns to avoid unnecessary costs and mistakes. This was the message from Gerrit Germishuys, sales manager at International Utility Brokers, during his talk at Vinpro’s ‘Practical Solutions for Today’s Farmer’ information session at Nampo Cape.
Smart genetics and savvy management key to dairy profitability
Experts at the SA Stud Book-Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) Dairy Trailblazer event at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp urged farmers to diversify income streams, tighten financial management, and embrace genomic tools to build more profitable and resilient dairy operations.
Visually impaired learners showcase their inventions at Nampo Cape
Michael Bredenkamp, headmaster of Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired in Worcester, Western Cape, was pleasantly surprised when he discovered his learners had entered three inventions in the Farmer Patent Competition at this year’s Nampo Cape.
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