Janine Ryan
I am the editor of agricultural magazine Farmer’s Weekly, South Africa's oldest magazine. Farmer's Weekly focuses on providing role players in the agriculture sector with news and information to help them grow their enterprises.
The best tilapia for aquaculture
Riverine tilapia species are more suitable to South African aquaculture conditions than lacustrine species.
Fresh produce markets: how far we have come
I wrote my first column for Farmer’s Weekly 15 years ago and today I’m about to embark on #750.
Sales of agricultural land shows increase in black ownership
Statistics released by Windeed, an online search tool for property information used by most conveyancers in South Africa, showed that roughly 13% of all agricultural land traded in the past year was transferred to black owners.
Dealing with bovine TB
Bovine tuberculosis is a controlled animal disease in South Africa because of the long-term negative effect of the disease on people and the economy.
Drought in Lesotho contributing factor to the increase in Free State farm attacks
An escalation in crime on farms along the Lesotho border can be expected in the foreseeable future, according to Tommie Esterhuyse, Free State Agriculture’s (FSA) Safety and Security chairperson.
Lessons from the Comrades Marathon
This inspiring annual event teaches lessons about life in general, and management in particular.
Get ready for change
Political uncertainty, climate change, water shortages, poor economic growth, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are reshaping the way that industries are operating. The Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, challenged delegates at the Red Meat Abattoir Association annual general meeting held in Stellenbosch, to ready themselves for these changes.
House on stilts in Zambia
Dear John
Your article in Farmer’s Weekly of 19 June 2015 refers. We intend building a house in Zambia shortly, and need your assistance with the...
Starting an exercise programme for horses
Bringing a horse into work takes commitment and effort, as well as common sense, cautions Kim Dyson. Here she suggests an easy, practical exercise regimen.
Teaching farmworkers to save
July is National Savings Month which aims to build and nurture a culture of savings among South Africans.
Tillage vs no-till: a farmer’s cost comparison
Agricultural economist and part-time farmer, Dr Philip Theunissen, provides a detailed efficiency and cost comparison between conventional tillage and no-till maize crops.
Weed – friend or foe?
One man’s weed is another man’s food. So, what exactly is a weed, and what functions do these plants perform in nature? Bill Kerr provides some insights.
Bayer increases offer for Monsanto
Bayer AG has upped its takeover offer for Monsanto to about US$65 billion in a bid to overcome the US seed company’s resistance to the deal.
Know your cattle: Braunvieh
One of the oldest purebred breeds in existence is the trusty Braunvieh.
SA lawyer develops world’s first illustrated contract for farmworkers
Clemengold mandarin supplier and packer, Indigo Fruit Growers, has introduced a ‘picture’ contract to help fruit pickers better understand the terms of their employment contracts, thereby improving communication between farmworkers and their employers.
More trouble than it’s worth?
A fairly generous deduction is allowed under the Income Tax Act in respect of research and development, but it’s not that easy to claim.
Solar power to energise KZN agriculture
Developing farmers in northern KZN’s uMkhanyakude District Municipality are soon going to be harnessing solar energy to boost their agricultural production.
Another day, another disaster
At some point, even the greatest tragedies become old news and a protracted crisis loses its punch.
Superspud!
At a recent Potatoes South Africa (PSA) information day, I learnt a number of facts about our favourite vegetable (and the biggest-selling crop on our fresh produce markets).
Hunting & the law
Landowners and trophy and biltong hunters should ensure they are up to date with the legal requirements for carrying ammunition and transporting meat as well as the environmental conservation ordinances.
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