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 four pillars of the fresh produce market
Market management and agents. Infrastructure. Farmers. Buyers. These are the four pillars of the fresh produce market.
Latest SA dam levels
As the Western Cape weathers the rainy season, dam levels in the province are on the rise, with current water in storage totalling 65 5106m³, which is only 35% of the province’s complete water storage capacity of 187 0106m³.
Good year for SA mohair industry
Good demand and increased domestic consumption in China, coupled with a weaker South African currency, drove mohair prices upwards consistently during the financial year ended May this year.
Unleashing canine power in the war against poachers
Rangers fighting against rhino poachers in South Africa have been issued with a powerful new weapon: dogs. The breeds chosen have extreme scenting ability, and have already succeeded in tracking down numerous poachers. Jay Ferreira reports.
Dairy farming: a beginners guide
As the fifth-largest agricultural industry in South Africa, milk production provides a regular income for thousands of small and large producers. If you wish to enter the sector, make sure you get to know and understand the dairy market first.
Ban on live cattle exports to Namibia lifted
South Africa has resumed live cattle exports to Namibia, following the issuing of revised import documentation by that country’s authorities.
UK farmers were in favour of Brexit
The United Kingdom (UK) voted on Friday to withdraw from the European Union (EU), sending the pound and the rand diving, and David Cameron, former UK Prime Minister, running.
AGOA threatens SA poultry sector jobs
Jobs in the poultry sector will reduce if chicken imports into South Africa increase.
UK votes to withdraw from the EU
UK citizens have voted in favour of leaving the European Union (EU) in a referendum held on Thursday.
Oyster beef stir fry
Unusually, I’m going to spend most of my five-hundred words converting you to wok science. If you intend stir-frying regularly, get yourself a wok and a gas ring if you don’t have these. A frying pan, with its flat, shallow design, is an awkward substitute. Here is a simple and delicious oyster beef recipe to practise on.
Learn how to delegate – don’t abdicate!
You can’t do everything. And you shouldn’t try. Well-managed delegation saves you time and motivates your subordinates.
The effects of poor rural road conditions on produce
Highlighting the effects of rural road conditions on agricultural cargo is one way of enhancing the visibility of rural road research, according to Prof Wynand Steyn, an associate professor in civil engineering at the University of Pretoria.
Lettable units on a farm
I received two requests from callers planning to build lettable units on their farms. This requires changing from agricultural to commercial zoning, a long...
Cost effective feed for your horse
It is possible to pay less to feed your horse without compromising its health, says Kim Dyson.
SA orange juice types: research finds qualitative differences
Research by food scientist Dr Cindy Hunlun suggests that legislation about fruit juice labelling should be revised to reflect true nutritional value and health properties.
Using IPM for diamondbacks
My interest in integrated pest management (IPM) was sparked many years ago when carrying out brassica trials.
Growing avocados: know your soil
It is important to determine in advance the suitability of the soil for avocado production.
Agriculture students call for job creation
The availability of jobs for graduates in the agricultural sector was one of the main concerns raised during a recent dialogue between government and agricultural students held at Elsenburg.
Farmers to view agriculture as an investment vehicle – Standard Bank
It’s important to plan beyond the drought in a sector that will remain a driver of economic growth & social stability.
African horse sickness movement controls lifted
Movement restriction that were imposed in the African horse sickness (AHS) surveillance zone to contain the recent outbreak of AHS in the Boland region has been lifted, according to a statement issued by the Western Cape MEC for Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde.
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