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.
2014 Fruit gala awards
The deciduous fruit industry awarded stakeholders who have contributed significantly to the success of the industry at a gala event recently.
A plan for the pepperbark tree
The Warburgia project works towards conserving the endangered pepperbark while accommodating cultural traditions and the needs of communities
bordering the Kruger National Park. Project leader, Michele Hofmeyr, talks to Nan Smith.
Fund set up to pay veld fire victims’ medical bills
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has created a special fund to assist people who were injured during the veld fires that have occurred in the province so far this year.
SAPS ups its game in response to KZN farm murders
After being accused of dragging its heels in responding to the scene of a double farm murder in KwaZulu-Natal’s Paulpietersburg area earlier this month, the SAPS has responded with quick arrests.
NERPO rejects land ceiling
A land reform proposal suggesting that 50% of all commercial farms be given to farm workers “was not practical”.
Transnet increases terminals carrier fleet
In preparation for the reefer peak season, which commences between October and March, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in Cape Town will increase the terminals carrier fleet from eight to 12.
Botha positive about SA economy in 2015
An impressive array of indicators pointed to sound prospects for an economic revival in 2015, according to economist Dr Roelof Botha.
Brandwater Brahman Sale
Highest (bull): R575 000
Dealing with disease – 1
Four main approaches are used to prevent disease in livestock.
Empowerment in the Kalahari
In the semi-arid region of the Kahalari, under the desert sun, the Berekisanang farming project is bustling with activity. Jaco Visser reports on this citrus and table grape farm.
9th Production Sale of Richter Simbras
Highest (bull): R70 000
A safe online shopping option
Bid or buy (at a fixed price) at this great South African website.
Fires rage in Ladybrand, Clocolan
Four fires are ravaging veld in Ladybrand, Clocolan and Ficksburg in the Free State.
Capsicum diseases
Spotted wilt, which was covered in a previous article, is but one of 17 viruses found in peppers worldwide.
Land Bank plans to borrow from World Bank
Land Bank wants to borrow R1 billon from the World Bank to fund developing-farming operations and expand its loan book.
Court sentences Chinese national to 10 years for ivory possession
A Cape Town magistrate’s court has sentenced a Chinese national to 10 years in jail or a fine of R5 million for the illegal possession of ivory on Friday.
Excellent genetics ensures profit on this Namibian farm
Commercial beef production, small and exclusive Limousin and Brahman studs, and large-scale bush clearance have changed Sigi and Heide Baas’s farming enterprise from high-risk to low-risk. Annelie Coleman visited their farm to learn more.
Get a crop scout to check your lands
A good crop scout can be a valuable asset to the farmer, says Paul Donovan.
A wooden cottage design
Three readers phoned me after seeing my plans for a little one-bedroom cottage in the 13 June issue.
Big-tractor training in South Africa
Case IH, in partnership with its distributor, Northmec, recently expanded its dealer training programmes with a big-tractor training day tailored to the sales force of its dealer network in South Africa.
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