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.
Market agent fraud
When a market agent is caught defrauding a farmer, a long and complex legal process is put in motion. Yet often it seems as if nothing is being achieved.
Brining regulations: chicken to become expensive
New brining regulations, which cap the amount of brine in whole chicken at 10% and 15% for portions, could result in rising food costs, said Kevin Lovell, CEO of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA)
SA wildlife industry hopes for improved M99 supplies
With the recent announcement that Elanco Animal Health would be selling its interests in the manufacture and marketing of the potent large game capture drug, M99, in South Africa, Wildlife Ranching SA (WRSA) is hoping that supply of this drug will be improved.
Alpaca farming in South Africa
A passion for pet alpacas lead to the start of an alpaca farm in Wellington.
A trip down the Nqabara River valley
The Nqabara River mouth on the Wild Coast boasts exceptional fishing and unique natural beauty. In addition, the Nqabara River valley’s route to the coast also presents a rewarding glimpse into the area’s rich 19th century military and commercial history, as Mike Burgess discovered.
Mycotoxin contamination a global food safety threat
More than 25% of the world’s crops are contaminated with poisonous moulds and fungi known as mycotoxins.
SA needs more black commercial potato farmers
Industry organisation, Potatoes SA, would like to see more potatoes produced by black-owned farming enterprises on South Africa’s fresh produce markets.
Advice on how to conduct a meeting
Whether you’re in a co-op or just one of a few farmers getting together to buy inputs at a better price, knowing how to run a meeting will contribute to your project’s success.
What’s your job on the farm?
Don’t assume that everyone on your farm knows his or her job. Try this exercise, and you will be surprised.
Drought-stricken agriculture sector needs more help!
While Grain SA economist, Wandile Sihlobo, understands that South Africa is experiencing severe financial constraints, he believes that the government needs to prioritise, and increase, funding to its drought-stricken agriculture sector. He writes here in his personal capacity.
Smoke detectors promises to save lives
The Breede Valley fire department and the Disaster Management Centre in the Western Cape have launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of smoke detectors to combat losses during fire outbreaks.
Vasari buys renowned KWV Group
The KWV Group, one of the world’s most renowned brandy and wine brands, is to be sold for R1,15 billion to a leading consumer focused investment group.
150 volunteers assist with security during Nampo
Security is being beefed up at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, courtesy of members of the public.
Macadamia Crop Estimates lower than expected
The South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) has released an updated crop forecast, which anticipates the 2016 season to yield 39 000t of nuts in shell (NIS), with a kernel moisture content of 1,5%.
Downward trend continues for SA agricultural machinery sales
Uncertainty surrounding a number of factors has continued to put downward pressure on the national sales of new tractors and combine harvesters.
Nampo a huge money-spinner for small town of Bothaville
With an expected 70 000 people attending this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, Bothaville and surrounds will be packed.
SA agricultural training in Denmark proving successful
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, visited Denmark in mid-April 2016 to cement agricultural business relations with that country.
Effective veld management lacking in South Africa
Scientists forecast that by 2050 grass cultivation would need to increase by 80% to accommodate future growth in the livestock sector and the rising consumer demand for meat.
Agriculture is still creating employment in SA
Statistics South Africa’s latest employment figures show that fewer people in the country have jobs, with employment declining by 2.2% or 355 000 in the first quarter of 2016.
Selling a papaya crop
Papayas need to be handled with considerable care throughout the harvesting and packing processes.
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