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 equipment at Royal Show
A variety of new equipment was on display at this year’s Royal Show.
Managing early fruit set in peppers
Peppers are relatively easy to grow when conditions are suitable. If not, taking the necessary precautions will avoid some problems.
Earthworms boost organic exports
The Rethabiseng Food Garden Project’s new flow-through vermicasting operation not only complements the organic production of vegetables and herbs, but is helping to combat climate change.
Understanding zoonosis
Livestock can be carriers of diseases that can make you ill and might even be fatal, warns Paul Donovan.
Sheep scab outbreaks threaten Western Cape
Malmesbury state vet Dr Sewellyn Davey has called upon farmers to report all sheep scab outbreaks as a matter of urgency.
Farming entering a new era of change – Cornie Swart
More change will have to happen in agriculture over the next 15 years than the changes that occurred in the sector during the past 50 years.
A fingerling’s happy home
Spacious tanks, consistency in water temperature and quality, and using both natural and live feed will ensure robust, healthy fish.
Breeding Bonsmara for tough production environments
The Bonsmara is a breed par excellence in any beef production system, especially when selected over a quarter of a century in an environment that’s tough on the slightest weakness. Johan and Michiel Geldenhuys told Chris Nel how they do it.
Eskom to cut municipal power supply in the Free State
Free State municipalities are more than R1 billion in arrears in electricity charges.
Maize crop to exceed 14 million tons
The Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) released its sixth production forecast for summer crops, with commercial maize set at 14,017 million tons.
Food security?
We often hear commentators offering sage counsel on how to market fresh produce successfully in a country as diverse as ours.
Amathole Nguni Breeders’ Autumn 2014 Nguni Production Sale
Highest bull R31 000
Pasta with roasted sweet peppers & olives
The powerful tastes of this Israeli classic make this dish a splendid midday meal. There’s just the right combination of flavours to get your taste buds giddy with delight.
Teamwork takes aim at tackling runaway fires
Fed up with having to watch helplessly as runaway fires destroyed their crops, grazing and property every year, a KwaZulu-Natal rural community has now teamed up with a local forestry company to stop fires as soon as they start.
Faith in the future of farming – Sakkie van Zyl
Sakkie van Zyl, Agri North West’s 2014 Young Farmer of the Year, is so positive about the economic prospects of SA agriculture that he left the corporate world to join his family’s enterprise near Bloemhof.
New legislation for SA wildlife ranching called for
Wildlife Ranching SA (WRSA) past president and Vaalwater game farmer, Gert Dry, strongly advocated changes in the SA’s current National Environmental Management: Biodiversity (NEMBA) legislation at the 2014 Grassland Society of Southern Africa congress in Bloemfontein.
Ecta Dormer Stud Dispersal Auction
Highest ram R40 000
Every taxpayer needs the services of a registered tax practitioner
In tax matters, many cases heard in the High Court or Appeal Court are decided by means of majority judgements.
Grain SA provides maize to struggling Rustenburg communities
A consignment consisting of 2 400 5kg pre-packed bags of maize was recently delivered to distribution points for people affected by the miners’ strike in Rustenberg, North West.
Get the whole caboodle tractor and implements
New farming enterprises need a kick-start, but is a package deal including a tractor and implements the way to go? This manufacturer thinks so.
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