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.
Leading with purpose: Dr Ilse Trautmann’s recipe for success
Dr Ilse Trautmann, deputy director-general for Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services, has helped drive the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s success as one of the country’s best-performing departments. She spoke to Glenneis Kriel about her career, management philosophy, and lessons learnt.
Steenhuisen calls for court martial after SANDF chief backs Iran
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has called for South African National Defence Force chief General Rudzani Maphwanya to face a court martial after pledging his military and political support for Iran.
The future of agri lies in collaboration, modernisation and transformation
Local agriculture could overcome many of its challenges by taking a few practical steps, but only if stakeholders united and moved past political agendas and ideologies, agricultural leaders and analysts said at the recent 2025 Agri Western Cape Congress.
Smart from the start: Raven drives the future of precision farming
Precision farming is rapidly evolving, with Raven Industries leading the charge. Nico Myburgh, CNH’s head of precision technologies for the Middle East and Africa, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about this.
Risk, resilience, and muscle: positioning dairies for the future
At the Dairy Management Consulting conference held near Durbanville in the Western Cape on Tuesday, speakers urged farmers to rethink long-held habits, embrace technology, and take a multifaceted approach to risk management.
Fauna and flora under threat from poachers
The illegal trade in plants and animals are pushing several species toward extinction, disrupting ecosystems and threatening food chains essential for human survival.
Bird flu confirmed in wild birds, domestic ducks in the Western Cape
Concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, are mounting after the virus was recently detected in wild birds and domestic ducks in the Western Cape.
Western Cape young farmer of the year leads with heart, innovation
As the 2025 Agri Western Cape Santam Young Farmer of the Year, Francois Rossouw Jnr is part of a new generation of producers blending tradition with forward-thinking strategies in sustainability, technology, and people-centred leadership.
New Boran stud off to a great start in Western Cape
The Olifantsberg Boran stud may only have been established three years ago, but it’s already showing promise of becoming a name to watch in the industry. Farm managers Johan Geldenhuys and Ruanda Brink spoke to Glenneis Kriel about their breeding strategy, and why they believe the Boran is the breed of the future.
Charting new markets and navigating risks in the table grape industry
Navigating market risk and embracing innovation were central themes at the Table Talk: Grape Conversations event, held in Paarl in the Western Cape on Friday.
Summer crops shine, winter grains hold steady
South Africa’s 2025 summer grain production outlook has been revised upward again, with increases in estimated maize and soya bean production, while the preliminary outlook for winter grains shows a slight year-on-year decrease in area planted.
PIC injects R150 million more into embattled Daybreak Foods
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has approved an additional R150 million in emergency funding for Daybreak Foods, bringing its total support for the poultry producer this year to R400 million. The funding is intended to keep it afloat during business rescue.
Extensive nationwide audit paints a real picture of land reform in SA
Johann Bornman, chairperson of Agri Development Solutions, recently released a report to set the record straight about land reform in South Africa. He spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the results.
Dam levels are promising, but some provinces still face challenges
South African dam levels remain encouraging overall, but concerns over water security persist in drought-affected regions in the Northern and Eastern Cape. The latest dam level figures released by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) paint a generally stable to positive picture in most provinces.
Achieving sustainability through self-reliance and organic farming
Organic and biodynamic farming practices have been used at Reyneke Wines since the early 1990s. Johan Reyneke, owner of the estate, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his production philosophy.
SA agriculture sector grapples with US tariff blow
South Africa is scrambling to respond to the United States’ recently announced unilateral 30% tariff on all South African exports, starting from 1 August.
Over 100 000 chickens culled as bird flu returns
The South African poultry industry is once again on high alert following confirmed outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on broiler breeder farms in eMkhondo (formerly Piet Retief), Mpumalanga, and Lichtenburg, North West.
Agri Synergy launch highlights power of partnerships in farming
The first Agri Synergy network event of 2025 got off to a strong start at KWV’s Cathedral Cellar in Paarl, Western Cape, with the goal of strengthening ties between agribusinesses and Agri Western Cape.
Chianina cattle: the gentle white giants giving high meat yield and quality
Looking for a breed to maximise returns on animals and land? Garren Coetzee, who runs a Chianina stud near Uniondale in the Western Cape, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about why this breed is the answer.
End of grain inspection contract a big win for consumers
Retailers have welcomed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s decision to revoke Leaf Services’ costly grain inspection contract, calling it a vital step toward keeping staple food prices affordable.
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