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.
How to deal with big-vein virus and tipburn in lettuce
Lettuce big-vein disease is transmitted by the soil-borne fungus (Olpidium brassicae).
Food stalls popular at Nampo Harvest Day
A large variety of food items was on offer at the 2016 Nampo Harvest Day held near Bothaville in the Free State, with thousands of visitors enjoying the fare at the food stalls manned by different church organisations.
Advice for growing bananas
Farming bananas can be profitable, if production is planned and carried out carefully.
Invest in rural aquaculture!
The SA government does not provide adequate support or information to rural people who want to start a fish farm.
World Milk Day: Worldwide increase in dairy consumption
Today, the dairy industry and consumers worldwide are celebrating World Milk Day.
SANParks relocates Sylvester the lion
Sylvester, the lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park in March this year, arrived at the Addo Elephant National Park on 27 May.
Shell Donates R1 million towards drought relief
A donation of R1 million by Shell to Agri SA’s Drought Relief fund comes at a crucial time as livestock and grain farmers in drought-stricken areas struggle to keep animals alive and plan ahead for the season.
Problems with immature fruit
According to a FreshPlaza.com report by Anton Bothma, Kenya has set about improving avocado quality standards in order to compete better in Europe.
KNP loses African wild dogs to diseases
The Kruger National Park (KNP) lost a pack of 16 African wild dogs, known as the Lower Sabie pack, towards the weekend of 21-22 May, to canine distemper.
Lean agriculture applied to SA
Applying lean agriculture could help SA's farmers improve operational efficiency
Understanding Estimated Breeding Values
Estimated breeding values provide the most reliable information on how an animal might breed, says Amari Bornman, animal scientist at Simmentaler SA.
How negative feedback can be positive
Pointing out shortfalls in an employee’s work requires sensitivity for the process to be effective.
New programme to link KZN agri graduates with job opportunities
In a first for South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) recently launched the Agricultural Graduates Placement Programme (AGPP).
Soya bean farmers expect smaller harvest
The latest commodities outlook released by Agbiz indicated that South Africa’s soya bean harvest will be lower this season.
Western Cape’s top young farmer for 2016 announced
A table grape farmer from the Hex River Valley, Jacques Beukes, has been named the 2016 Western Cape Young Farmer of the Year.
National Assembly passes motion to declare drought a national disaster
The drought that has been ravaging large parts of South Africa and which has placed many farmers at risk of financial distress, could soon be declared a national disaster, after the National Assembly agreed to adopt a motion posed by DA MP Annette Steyn.
National Assembly approves Expropriation Bill
The National Assembly in Parliament has approved the Expropriation Bill and it is now awaiting assent from President Jacob Zuma.
Mafia-style spaghetti and meatballs
So you’re somewhere in the Bronx and a big deal is going down with your fellow mafiosi. Never mind the details. The big issue is: what are you eating? The serious bets are on spaghetti and meatballs in a highly seasoned tomato sauce. It’s an offer you can’t refuse.
How many people can we support?
The planet’s human population is growing at an alarmingly rapid pace, and nobody knows this better than farmers.
Drought-related grazing shortages take toll on animals
Drought-related issues dominated this month’s Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) disease report.
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