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 ethics for a changing game
Rearing high-value game animals under intensive conditions has both pros and cons, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
14km wide veld fire raging outside from Fouriesburg
A devastating veld fire is raging in the Eastern Free State.
Needed: female pig farmers
A recent meeting of pork producers made me acutely aware of this sector’s lack of transformation.
Veld fire warning for the Free State
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has issued a general veld fire warning for the whole province.
Industry must handle extension services – Nerpo
Government must hand over extension service work to commodity organisations because it’s failing to deliver this service itself.
Overberg’s Farm Worker of the Year
Marthinus Farao of Riviersonderend was named as the Total SA Overberg Farm Worker of the Year at a gala event held on 17 September at the Agri Mega Week in Bredasdorp.
Fruit, veg and flower associations for North West
The North West department of agriculture will launch provincial vegetable, fruit and glower producers’ organisations in Brits on Thursday, 19 September.
Promoting the role farmers play in feeding SA
Agriculture and the farmer’s image are set for a boost with TAU SA’s new campaign to publicise the importance of the sector.
Improving seedling production
To meet the demand for seedlings without compromising on quality requires a willingness to adopt new technologies and to implement strategic planning. Lloyd Phillips reports.
Understanding erosion – Part 1
We look at the different forms of soil erosion.
Beefmaster Alliance 24th Production Sale
Highest bull R60 000
Withholding tax
All users of offshore services need to be aware of this new tax and must alert their suppliers in good time.
Feral freshwater crayfish: ideal food
The Redclaw is found in abundance in SA’s rivers and provides a lucrative income, while taking pressure off our ocean’s stock. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
IDC: Boosting growth and creating jobs
The aim of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is to increase agro-industrial capacity in the agricultural value chain. The organisation takes on projects based on their potential to transform rural communities and create sustainable jobs. Lindi van Rooyen spoke to Rian Coetzee, head of agro-industries at the IDC.
Citrus exports continue despite black spot
It’s business as usual for SA citrus exports to the EU, despite the recent fifth interception of citrus black spot (CBS) on fruit from this country.
Water allocation rights and fracking in the spotlight
The proposed National Water Policy Review could change the way farmers use their water allocations
Warnings of conflict over re-opening of land claims
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) was urged not to recommend the re-opening of the land claims process as the delayed transfer of gazetted claims heavily affected agriculture.
Well done, Potatoes SA
Conference season kicked off on Wednesday, 11 September, with Potatoes SA’s congress in Johannesburg, and what a pleasant day it was! CEO Andre Jooste said farmers had requested more participation this year and that’s exactly what they got.
Rooibos industry a step closer to trademark
The rooibos industry has cleared the first hurdle towards achieving international protection for the use of the term ‘Rooibos’ while at the same time preventing misuse of the generic name ‘rooibos’.
New finance institution for fruit farmers
SA fruit marketer Capespan recently announced the launch of Capespan Capital, which will offer fruit farmers long- and short-term financing.
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