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.
Determining and battling acaricide resistance
While finding active ticks on your cattle after dipping may indicate a pest species with pesticide tolerance, this is not always the case.
Current data and future predictions of grain and wheat imports/exports
Wandile Sihlobo, SA Grain economist, discusses South Africa’s grain and wheat import/export markets.
Accommodation for adventurers
I received a call from a KZN midlands farmer, to come and see some outbuildings that he would like to convert into accommodation for...
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The Agrico Story – innovation keeps them at the top
Agrico has served the SA farming community for more than a hundred years. HEre's how they stay ahead of the game while retaining traditional values.
Don’t cut corners with packaging
The use of quality packaging safeguards the time and effort a grower has put into producing top quality fruit. Dawid Groenewald of Citrus Research International (CRI) spoke about the latest packaging developments and trends at a recent CRI workshop in Stellenbosch.
DAFF budget cut is bad news for farmers – Agri SA
Cuts made to the budget allocation for the agriculture department will have an impact on the ability of state-owned entities to provide critical services to farmers.
How serious are those warts on a horse’s muzzle?
Just how serious are those small warts often seen on the muzzles of young horses? Dr Mac sets your mind at rest.
Egg breakfast with a twist
Tradition says eggs make a breakfast. But what about adding some roasted vegetables? And a freshly made roti in place of toast? The only thing better than tradition is progress, believe me.
Poultry Meat Brining: Regulation Amendments Published
The much anticipated amendments to the Poultry Regulations, regarding the brining of poultry meat, were published recently.
Poverty aggravates problem of livestock predation
Human–wildlife conflict has historically been portrayed as a management problem where solutions lie in technical changes or financial incentives.
Potato farmers feel the pinch
Sandveld potato producers’ earnings remain under pressure, despite potato prices reaching record highs this year. Jan van Zyl, chairperson of the Sandveld Potato Producers’ Association, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the region’s future in potato production.
Only two days left to buy jackal-proof fencing at reduced prices
Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, director of the Griffon Poison Information Centre and BirdLife South Africa, urged South African livestock farmers to make use of the limited offer to buy jackal-proof fencing at a reduced cost before the offer expires on Saturday 30 April 2016.
Drought conditions affecting SA’s bee population
Fears have been expressed that the ongoing drought in parts of South Africa is set to hit the country’s honey bee populations, and that in turn will affect agricultural output.
The right kind of growth in agriculture
Last week, I wrote about the crucial role that the development of rural infrastructure plays in creating the type of living environment that would attract young people to a career in farming.
Planting vegetables: 3 things to consider
What should you ask yourself when deciding which vegetables to plant? Vegetable expert Bill Kerr explains.
The 2016 Bathurst Agricultural Show a resounding success
The annual Bathurst Agricultural Show (BAS) held from 1-3 April 2016 provided entertainment for the young and old, including numerous exhibitions, a variety of different stalls, equestrian events and livestock/poultry shows.
200 years of tenacity on the ‘Absolute Border’
The Jefferies family farm on land near Kei Mouth that was settled by their ancestors in the early 1870s. Family members who first settled along the former Cape’s Eastern Frontier in 1820 endured wars and other hardships.
Youngsters add clout to conservation in iSimangaliso
The thin green line between conservation and law enforcement in KwaZulu-Natal’s 332 000ha iSimangaliso Wetland Park received a boost recently when 30 young graduates of the department of environmental affairs’ Environmental Protection and Infrastructure Programme (EPIP) joined the park’s existing conservation officers as Environmental Monitors (EM).
10 tips on how to safely move livestock
Steytlerville livestock farmer and Farmer’s Weekly contributor Roelof Bezuidenhout says, “The better you handle your animals, the more money they’ll earn for you.”
Best butcheries announced at Cleaver Awards
The best butcheries both nationally and regionally were announced at a luncheon at Cleaver Awards ceremony held at the Definitive Conference in Isando.
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