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.
Fresh produce conference season
We’re approaching the fresh produce sector’s ‘conference season’ once again.
The long drought in Namibia
Namibia is suffering its worst drought in 30 years. This is not only affecting grain and livestock production but has left 34% of the population, in southern Africa’s driest country, in need of urgent food support. Carine van Vuuren reports.
Cosatu warns of renewed farmworker strikes
SA is in the grip of strike season, but the Western Cape agricultural sector, the scene of violent strikes late last year and early this year, has not reported any strikes.
Mantashe did not get preferential treatment – DAFF
The ANC general secretary, Gwede Mantashe, did not receive priority treatment from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), after the recent fires that affected several farms in the Cala district of the Eastern Cape, as the department was not involved in offering disaster relief.
Forestry in Africa: profits & pitfalls aplenty
Agricultural production in Africa is generally considered to be underutilised. Many therefore think that the continent is ideal for new commercial forestry plantations to meet global demand. But these ventures are not for the faint-hearted, as Lloyd Phillips reports.
Watermelon weeding & watering
Weed control depends on a farmer’s particular situation. For example, where weeds are rife, a weedkiller may be needed.
Planters at Cereals 2013
Planting seed correctly is essential for good yields and cost-effective grain production. Joe Spencer reports.
Cutting feed bills
A few simple measures will help you save money without affecting your horse’s health, says Kim Dyson.
Competition time at Agri Mega Week
The 21st Agri Mega Week, taking place from Wednesday, 18 September, to Saturday, 21 September, at Mega Park, Bredasdorp, will play host to various competitions.
Smallholder farmers to be part of the solution
Smallholder farmers need to be part of the solution for the future of SA agriculture. “We should transform the challenges of smallholder farmers into solutions.
Nola’s Brandy Tart
This – like most baking recipes – is a multi-process event.
Boerboel breeders be warned
Legal wrangles between the South African Boerboel Breeders Association (SABBA) and the department of agriculture are still ongoing.
Afgri to investment long term in Africa
One of SA’s biggest agribusinesses, Afgri is repositioning itself as a food security company as it continues to invest in its growth on the continent.
A head for figures, a heart for farming
Karel-Günther Jordaan began his working career in big business.
But this chartered management accountant chose to farm Merinos and Bovelders in the Karoo instead, and is doing so well he is Toyota Agri Eastern Cape Young Farmer of the Year for 2013. Heather Dugmore reports.
Peaceful retirement home
I designed this layout for a retirement unit, following a call from the developer of a retirement complex on the outskirts of Estcourt in KwaZulu-Natal.
Producers returning to markets?
Quite a few market insiders have told me that producers have had enough of supplying supermarkets and are stepping up their deliveries to the markets.
Luxury meets empowerment
The saga in which empowerment funds were used for a luxury boutique is stirring up emotions.
Zakhe Agricultural College: cultivating farmers
Zakhe Agricultural College, situated on Baynesfield Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. Principal and executive officer, Richard Dladla, gives an overview of this private college.
Full-time mine worker & commercial farmer
Desmond Siteti farms in a communal area of the former Ciskei as well as on a 500ha commercial farm with Boer- and Savannah-type goats and a small, but impressive herd of Bonsmara-type cattle. Incredibly, as Mike Burgess reports, he manages his farm while working as a shift foreman on a Gauteng mine – an arrangement that has proved critical in the development of his livestock initiative.
Staatmaker Merino production auction
Highest (ram): R15 000
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