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.
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.
Sponsored
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.
NMI launches Sitrex WR 3100 bale wrapper at Nampo 2025
Over the years, NMI has built a reputation for importing a comprehensive range of high-quality agricultural machinery. At Nampo, they unveiled the first bale wrapper in their offering, named the Sitrex WR 3100.
No chicken shortage expected as SA bans imports from Brazil
The Department of Agriculture has banned all fresh and frozen chicken imports from Brazil following an outbreak of avian influenza in that country, according to Izaak Breitenbach, general manager of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA). The ban on chicken imports from Brazil should not lead to a shortage of chicken meat in South Africa.
Sponsored
CASE IH’s JX tractor range offers affordable reliability
If you are looking for a small, reliable tractor that does not break the bank, then CASE IH’s JX range might be what you are looking for.
Farmer’s Weekly favourites win at Nampo Boerepatente competition
Clearly Farmer’s Weekly has an eye for winners, as our two favourite patents in the Boerepatente (farmers’ patents) competition at Nampo ended up as category winners.
Botswana’s father-and-daughters trio dominates Nampo’s Boerepatente competition
A cattle farmer from Botswana and his daughters are dominating entries in the Nampo Boerepatente (farmers’ patents) competition.
Over 350 000 chickens culled as state-owned farm faces financial crisis
Financial woes at a state-funded, black-owned farm have resulted in the starvation and culling of thousands of broilers.
Soil health 101: a guide to sustainable production
Whether you’re growing winter crops or raising livestock, healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture. Sheila Storey, co-founder and consultant at the Soil Health Support Centre, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about how farmers can evaluate and improve their soil health.
SA Stud Book awards top achievers for 2025
Breeders, stud herds and stud animals were celebrated at SA Stud Book’s annual National Elite Awards in Bloemfontein, Free State on Monday.
