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.
New from Great Plains
Joe Spencer takes a closer look at this international company’s latest tillage and seeding solutions.
2017 could be a good year for maize, despite current drought
Through innovation, producers were better-able to survive the current drought than previous droughts. This was according to Wessel Lemmer, senior agricultural economist at Absa, who spoke to Farmer’s Weekly at the Nampo Harvest Day.
Government policies explored at Nation in Conversation
Government policies, failed policies and issues surrounding policies were explored at this year’s Nation in Conversation dialogue at Nampo.
Cabbage and potato bake with thyme and two cheeses
This superb side-dish is a cinch to make. Baked in the oven, it leaves the rest of the kitchen free for whatever delights you are planning to add to the menu. Like an inch-thick sirloin steak per diner, for example. Alternatively, served on its own, it makes a tasty, satisfying light meal for four.
Adopting a farmer-centric approach
I was shocked, but not altogether surprised, to learn recently that farmers’ incomes worldwide have remained significantly lower than the average income in most sectors, often by as much as 50%.
SA farmers not selling enough fresh produce in Africa
South Africa’s farmers, through the country’s network of fresh produce markets, should be supplying more vegetables to countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
Did irrigation wheat beat the heat in 2015?
The ARC-Grain Crops Institute’s recently published 2015 National Irrigation Wheat Cultivar Evaluation trial results suggest a considerable number of cultivars produced profitable yields, despite high temperatures.
Space to expand into
Dear Jonno
I have a farm outside Ficksburg in the eastern Free State on which I would like to construct a small, open-plan cottage. It...
Taking a horse through water
Our dry climate means that young horses often are not used to crossing streams and even large puddles, but with a little patience you can show them how.
Do the eyes have it?
The theory of ‘eye-sign’ is a subject of much controversy in the pigeon racing fraternity.
Retractable roofs for increased production and profitability
Greenhouse crop farmers are increasingly making use of retractable roof technology to create optimal growing conditions, and to reduce exposure to extreme climates.
Farmers must take responsibility for transformation
It is vital for South African farmers to take ownership of transformation in agriculture, according to Prof Piet Croucamp, political analyst and columnist.
Agricultural stalwart Hans Lombard passes away
Veteran agricultural writer and industry stalwart, Hans Lombard, passed away last night in his sleep. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
International commodity prices on the decline
Poor economic growth in China, coupled with general poor economic performance in the rest of the world, had resulted in a decline in global commodity prices, according to Wessel Lemmer, senior agricultural economist at Absa.
Promising start to the wheat season
Approximately 70% of farmers in the Swartland had finished planting wheat towards the middle of May 2016.
New brine cap to increase chicken prices untrue
The widespread reports stating that frozen chicken portions will become more expensive with the new brine cap, is untrue, according to Scott Pittman, managing director of the consumer division at RCL Foods.
Rand volatility stunts SA’s economic recovery
This week the strengthening rand lost momentum when the local currency weakened by 0,13% against the US dollar.
Successfully building the emerging farmer sector
Speaking at Nampo’s Nation in Conversation about successful empowerment projects, Phillip Retief, CEO of Van Loveren wines said initiators of projects must become involved because they want to be involved, not because they have to be involved.
Turning veld assessment upside down
It’s not only the growth on top that counts, says Prof Hennie Snyman of the Department of Animal, Wildlife and Pasture Sciences at the University of the Free State.
The stages of filtration – it’s all about balance
There are four key aspects of filtration, all of which are non-negotiable and integral to running a successful system.
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