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.
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.
US-Iran conflict triggers fuel price hike fears
The recent US military strike on Iran has sparked concerns over a potential surge in oil prices, with far-reaching implications for South Africa’s economy and agriculture sector.
EU funding to drive inclusive growth in SA wine industry
South Africa’s wine industry is set for a significant transformation boost following the official launch of the €15 million (around R300 million) Wine and Spirits Fund aimed at accelerating inclusive growth.
RMIS calls for urgent reform in the global classification of FMD strains
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) is calling on the World Organisation for Animal Health to differentiate between the foot-and-mouth disease strains found in the Southern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere, as strains found in the former are far less severe.
SA eases ban on Brazilian poultry imports
From 19 June, South Africa will partially lift the import suspension on all poultry and poultry products from Brazil.
Secrets to a small mixed farming operation’s success
In an era where small to medium-sized farms are struggling to stay afloat, Charlesford Farm near Knysna is bucking the trend with a combination of traditional agriculture, value adding, and agritourism. Owner Cathy Shearer and farm manager Cobus Erasmus spoke to Glenneis Kriel about their approach.
Watch out for fires and frost this winter
Average to below-average winter rainfall and climate change are increasing the risk of fires and frost damage this winter. Farmers should prepare for a high-risk fire season in the summer rainfall area, according to agricultural meteorologist, Johan van den Berg.
Karan Beef suspends cattle intake after FMD outbreak at feedlot
Karan Beef has suspended cattle intake at its Heidelberg feedlot following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which was confirmed on Monday.
‘SA agriculture must be future-proofed’ – futurist
Farmers should adapt to survive the deep structural changes that are currently taking place in the world. This was according to Graeme Codrington, futurist and lead researcher at TomorrowToday Global, who spoke during a panel discussion hosted by Shell at Nampo.
Sowing laughter: the prank tradition at Nampo’s Boerepatente
If you visited the Boerepatente (farmers’ patents) competition at Nampo, you might have been one of many people who fell for a practical joke there.
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