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.
Improved efficiency with heat pumps
If managed correctly, a heat pump can be an affordable and effective alternative to the hot water cylinder or geyser.
A simpler intensive sheep farming programme
Farmers are often deterred by the challenges of an intensive sheep farming enterprise. Wayne Southwood visited Dr Karin and Manie Wessels who run the Mamre Dorper Stud near Vrede, to see how it is done.
Brexit decision could affect SA’s trade relationship with the UK
On Thursday the British public will decide in a referendum whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union (EU).
Moratorium on rhino horn trade reinstated
According to a statement recently released by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), the moratorium on domestic trade in rhino horn has been reinstated after Edna Molewa, minister of the DEA, filed for leave to appeal the SCA’s decision in May to lift the ban.
Farmers need constructive feedback from market agents
Ask any market agent what the toughest aspect is about dealing with farmers, and the reply will probably be: “Criticising their products.”
Free State water crisis worsening
The water crisis in the Free State is worsening, according to Roelf Jacobs, a member of Free State Agriculture’s Water and Irrigation Committee.
KwaZulu-Natal farmer donates 800 bales
Nottingham Road potato and maize farmer, JJ van de Velde, has donated 800 bales of hay to drought-stricken farmers in KwaZulu-Natal.
Trophy breeding: 5 warning signs to look out for
Farmers are frequently invited to spend money on high-return investments. Here are the warning signs that you might be getting into trouble.
Why conserving Africa’s biodiversity is so crucial
While the topic of food security is being increasingly discussed in many parts of the world, it appears that in Africa this vitally important subject receives far too little attention, says renowned conservationist and environmental consultant, Dr John Hanks.
Paralysis tick outbreaks reported in the Karoo
Several Angora goats are reported to have died in the past week due to outbreaks of the Karoo paralysis tick (Ixodes rubicundus).
New dragon fruit varieties for SA growers
Dragon fruit is not well-known in South Africa, but the people behind a new venture based in Limpopo believe this niche fruit offers attractive commercial potential for local farmers.
BKB acquires majority shareholding in Fruits du Sud
BKB has acquired the majority shareholding in Upington-based raisin and fruit mince supplier, Fruits du Sud, for an undisclosed amount, thereby expanding its foothold in the Northern Cape.
Asian fusion soup-stew
The thing about South-East Asian food is that you find it everywhere in that region, regardless of the country. This recipe, a good basic winter’s meal, lies between a soup and a stew, and has delicious familiar accents such as nam pla (fish sauce), coriander and lime juice.
Two recipients receive Agbiz Honorary Award
At the South African Agriculture Business Chamber’s (Agbiz) biannual congress held in Somerset West recently, two recipients were awarded the Agbiz Honorary Award for their services to agriculture.
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A training session with Case IH
Case IH recently organised a training camp for its dealers from Africa and the Middle East, followed by a Customer Day that attracted 400 visitors. Joe Spencer reports.
A home by the lake
Dear Jonno
I have been reading and looking at your sketches in Farmer’s Weekly for years. I recently saw a home on the cover of a...
Competitive horse riders beware of buscopan!
Buscopan is effective for treating colic. But take care: the main ingredient is on the list of banned substances for competitions, warns Dr Mac.
Edible, biodegradable bale wrap a world-first
This innovative product could improve animal health and benefit the environment.
The benefits of holistic pest control
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines various methods to control pests.
Twee Plus Brangus pushes the breed to new heights
In 2015, Flippie Kotze and his son, Walter, sold a Brangus bull for a SA record price of R500 000 at the National Brangus Sale in the Free State. Mike Burgess visited the Kotze family farm, Swartfontein, in the Aliwal North district of the Eastern Cape, to find out more about the Twee Plus Brangus stud’s recipe for success.
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