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.
Piet Lotz sets new SA record for largest pumpkin at 1 120kg
This year’s Giant Pumpkin Festival winner, Piet Lotz of Riversdale in the Southern Cape, broke the South African biggest pumpkin record with his first pumpkin that weighed in at 1 062kg, and then bettered the record with his second pumpkin that tipped the scales at 1 120kg.
Going the extra mile for the environment on Earth Day
Many South African farmers are going beyond what is expected from Earth Day, celebrated today across on 22 April.
Motorists urged to safeguard themselves during Easter weekend traffic
The number of road fatalities over Easter weekend increased 33% from 252 in 2023 to 335 in 2024, while fatal crashes increased 14% from 207 to 236, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation.
Agri Western Cape warns members to look out for ‘misinformation’
Speakers at the Agri Western Cape’s regional congress recently held in Grabouw encouraged members to check facts and not become upset or misled by misinformation.
Paving the way for a greener dairy industry
The dairy industry is often criticised for its environmental impact, but a new innovation called DESTiny aims to empower farmers to take control of their carbon footprints. Riana Reinecke, the tool’s developer, explained to Glenneis Kriel how it works and how farmers can benefit from it.
Tractor power doubles in 20 years as demand for efficiency grows
South Africa’s tractor park has been growing steadily in size and power over the past 20 years, reflecting the need for greater efficiency, particularly in areas with short planting windows.
China offers SA avocado producers many growth opportunities
South Africa is looking forward to growing avocado exports to China during the coming season. This followed after the Chinese market opened up to South African avocado exports.
Promising outlook for summer crops
The yields for all summer crops have been revised upward in the recently released second production forecast of the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC).
Fresh Produce Market Inquiry comes under the spotlight at conference
The Competition Commission’s Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) report, which was released in January, offered some valuable insights, but some recommendations were deemed unrealistic and impractical by industry experts.
Farmers urged to be on the lookout for second African armyworm strike
Famers have been warned to prepare for a second strike of African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) during this or next week (week of 31 March).
SA agricultural confidence at its highest since 2021
South African agricultural businesses are relatively upbeat, judged by the recently released Agbiz/IDC Confidence Index (ACI).
Budget Speech 2025 fails to impress agri role players
Agricultural role players have raised several concerns in response to the recently tabled budget, which was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, while the DA has rejected it outright.
High-tech Meatmaster farming in the Klein Karoo
Fintech entrepreneur Pieter de Wet, who farms Meatmaster sheep in the Klein Karoo, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how he is helping to reshape the local meat industry with his Landrani brand and unique production system.
How the wine industry is battling extreme weather and skills shortages
The South African wine industry is working hard to position itself for a better future. This was the key message that emerged during a panel discussion hosted by South Africa Wine at the Farmer of the Year 2024 event.
SA experiences worst African armyworm infestation on record
The current African armyworm outbreak has reached historic proportions since first reported in Mpumalanga, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal on 15 February, according to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, operations and stewardship manager of CropLife South Africa.
Soil health improves, but yields lag in regenerative agriculture trial
A regenerative agriculture trial at Tygerhoek Experimental Farm near Riviersonderend in the Western Cape is yielding promising results in terms of soil health, according to Lisa Smorenburg, scientific technician at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, whom was offering an update on the project at the farm.
Vaccination urgently needed to avert bird flu crisis
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has warned that South Africa may face catastrophic consequences without the vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Load-shedding remains a challenge for agriculture
While the agriculture sector has become more prepared, the reintroduction of load-shedding on Saturday is driving up production costs.
Steenhuisen hits back at allegations made against him and government
Minister John Steenhuisen of the Department of Agriculture called a media briefing at Parliament in Cape Town on Tuesday to address what he said was ‘misinformation being peddled by certain parties’.
Prioritise roads and ports in Budget 2025 – Wine SA
With Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana set to deliver the Budget Speech 2025 on 19 February, Christo Conradie, stakeholder engagement, market access and policy manager at South Africa Wine, said he hoped government would announce plans to strengthen and build on the momentum gained in restoring infrastructure.
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