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.
Dealing with disease – Part 2
Preventing exposure to disease in the first place is the fourth and final step in disease prevention.
A point of sale in your pocket
These gadgets are ideal for farmers doing business far from banks and ATMs.
Harrismith fire death toll climbs to six
Six people have so far died during the veld fires that destroyed an estimated 45 000ha in Harrismith.
Increase awareness on World Rhino Day
Today people across the planet will come together to highlight the plight of rhinos on World Rhino Day.
Goedeverwagting Merino Production Sale
Highest Ram R18 000
17th Production Sale of Staatmaker Merinos
Highest Rams R10 000
Noord Santa Club 18th Production Sale
Highest (bull): R38 000
National Boran Sale
Highest R400 000
The hero called humus
The verdict is out – humic acids can boost yield and save on costs.
Veld fires – why we need to know more
Much more research is required to understand the effect of fire on Africa’s savannas, according to Prof Winston Trollope, a fire ecologist and Working on Fire International associate. Trollope’s recommendations, contained in the Grassland Society of Southern Africa’s 2014 congress publication, centre on the use of fire as a management tool for livestock production and wildlife management.
Three people died in Harrismith veld fire
Fire-fighting teams, farmers and landowners in Harrismith remain on high alert after yesterday’s devastating veld fire in which three lives were lost and 40 000ha was destroyed.
Pork casserole
This traditional recipe is a classic, just waiting for your personal enhancements.
Capsicum viruses
Potato virus Y (PVY) is one of the most important plant viruses in South Africa.
A family home that also caters to hunters
Stephanus requested a home redesign that accommodates hunters during the hunting season. Find out what Jonno comes up with.
To clip or not to clip a horse
Endurance riders were traditionally prejudiced against clipping, but attitudes are changing, says Dr Mac.
Reapers product launch: sugarcane planter
Reapers recently launched its latest product, a sugarcane planter, in KZN.
About phytotoxicity
Sometimes, your crops will be ‘allergic’ to certain chemicals, warns Paul Donovan.
Production secrets of a top barley farmer
Award-winning barley farmer Hermie van Zyl of the Western Cape has worked with his father and uncle over the years to fine-tune their production plan. Their success, he maintains, lies in sticking with this method.
More research on fresh produce wastage
I have always considered the apple industry to be at the forefront of innovation.
The basics of hands-on dairy training
Your Future Dairy Training offers aspiring farmers hands-on and practical training.
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