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.
Is this the end of the line for freshwater fishing?
Trout, carp and bass, introduced to SA more than 100 years ago, are now listed as invasive alien species. Fly fisherman Ian Cox talks about the impact of this on the freshwater fishing industry.
Soil minerals & animal production
The profitability of livestock production is largely determined by herd reproduction rate, herd health and feeding costs. Soil minerals have a profound influence on these factors.
Farmer unions divided over Afgri deal
The proposed buyout of agri services and industrial food processing group Afgri by an international consortium has alarmed the African Farmers Union (Afasa), which has called on the ministers of trade and industry and agriculture, rural development and land reform to step in and prevent the deal.
World Egg Day
Every year World Egg Day is celebrated on the second Friday in October to raise awareness of the great benefits of eggs.
Fresh Produce industry – more competitive
In the fresh produce business today, competition among role players has risen to unprecedented levels as individuals and companies all vie for a share of the proverbial pie.
Reading the fleece
To ensure superior quality, it’s crucial to inspect the fleece
carefully when selecting a Merino ram. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
Game from the veld to the table
Demand for healthy protein has put game meat on the menu. It’s leaner than domestic livestock meat and has other health benefits, says Dr Maretha van der Merwe, consultant to WRSA.
Tina on feeding a nation
Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s current term as minister of agriculture is drawing to a close. Speaking to Alita van der Walt and Anneli Groenewald, she highlights her successes, and explains how she plans to ensure food security in South Africa.
About neem oil
The origins of this ‘new’ pesticide can be traced back several centuries, when it was used in cosmetics and medicines, notes Paul Donovan.
Good news for livestock farmers
The lower grain prices expected during 2013/2014 will be a boon for livestock producers hard hit by drought and high input costs.
Is all bran bad for horses?
Bran can be problematic, but it need not be totally excluded from
your horse’s diet, says Kim Dyson.
Tractors at Eston
A large lineup of new tractors is always a feature of the Nedbank Eston Show. This year, almost 50 models were on display.
Two stock theft accused to appear in court
Two suspects, Charles Marais (40) and Martinus Groenewalt (35), accused of stock theft amounting to R807 000, are expected to appear in the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Monday 7 October 2013 according to SAPS spokesperson, colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.
Producing butternuts: Spacing, yield, diseases
The essentials of growing butternuts are similar to those of other cucurbits. Spacing may vary, however, depending on the cultivar. Some butternuts are compact growers, while others produce long runners.
Tragedy strikes Thomas River
A fire, caused by lightning in the Thomas River area between Cathcart and Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape recently, claimed the life of a farm worker and severely injured another.
Normal weather expected, for now
Normal weather patterns have been predicted for the summer cycle, but a dry spell looms over the next five years.
Another reason not ignore Social media
Facebook and other forms of social media are about more than just idle chat, says Greg Miles.
A small, well-managed herd: the secret to success on communal land
According to Alfred Maabelo, keeping a large herd of cattle on
communal land is not always a good idea. It’s far better, he argues, to choose the breed carefully, keep a small herd and ensure tight management at all times. He spoke to Peter Mashala about his approach.
New tax laws
A number of interesting changes were recently tabled in the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill of 2013.
Grindrod buys into NWK
Freight logistics company Grindrod recently bought a sizeable chunk of NWK for R228 million. In doing so, it took up the 19,8% stake jointly owned by Zeder Investments and Thembeka Capital, and topped it up to 20% by way of 0,2% purchased from NWK itself.
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