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.
Dealing with locked stifles
Seeing your horse hobbling around on three legs can be distressing,
but your best friend can be helped, says Kim Dyson.
Pedi sheep in the Piketberg
Hannes Eksteen and his son Lochner run the largest Pedi sheep flock in the Western Cape and find that this productive, problem-free breed gives excellent returns. Jay Ferreira reports.
Heavenly hummus
A Biblical meal (Ruth 2:14) and the standard nosh of Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, hummus can be made with ease in your own kitchen. It can also be enlivened by the additions that you choose. Make hummus for lunch – the flavours and texture are seductive.
GM maize ban lifted in France
France’s highest court has found a 2008 ban on Monsanto’s GM maize, MON810 was illegal.
Profit from Sericea
Feeding Sericea hay to weaned lambs and other livestock during winter can make all the difference to your bottom line.
Sugar industry ready to produce renewable energy
South Africa’s sugar industry has finally been given the go-ahead to submit formal proposals on their plans to produce renewable energy on a large scale. The SA Sugar Association’s Dr Marilyn Govender tells us what might be in store.
Growth in pork consumption expected
Although the future for pork producers will be fraught with financial danger, there will be opportunities for entrepreneurs to make money.
Land reform – govt must be fair
The North West title deeds project is a step in the right direction, but it should also include farmers.
Mandla Mandela threatens with expropriation
If commercial, mainly white, farmers did not co-operate on land restitution and acknowledge the wrongs of the past, then expropriation would be the only way to resolve the issue, ANC MP Mandla Mandela said on Monday, Business Day newspaper reported.
Project Rebirth going forward
Readers will recall my regular updates on Project Rebirth. Launched by the Institute of Market Agents of South Africa (Imasa) at its 2011 AGM, it seeks to facilitate the upgrading and improvement of the country’s fresh produce markets.
The ups and downs of agribusiness
BKB, a co-operative based in Port Elizabeth, but with national representation in grain, wool, mohair, livestock and property, has issued a ‘profit warning’ for its June 2013 year-end results, which are expected on 23 September.
Stock theft rife in Gauteng
The Gauteng Stock Theft Forum believes that a syndicate is targeting stud animals on the perimeters of the province.
Agri sectors experience global economic growth
In spite of weaker global and local economic growth, several agricultural sectors have experienced higher returns and will continue to do so.
Global fame for SA mohair factory
Amongst the mostly abandoned factories and warehouses of Dimbaza,
a small mohair weaving facility still produces internationally acclaimed 100% mohair carpets. Mike Burgess visited the Dimbaza Mohair Weavers factory.
FSA forges ahead with land audit
Free State Agriculture recently completed a provincial land audit in conjunction with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. FSA president Dan Kriek told Annelie Coleman that the missing link in the land reform debate has always been a comprehensive, scientific and credible land audit.
KZN farm murder suspects to appear in court soon
Three men suspected of the 11 August 2013 murder of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, farmer Timothy Green (44), have been remanded in custody until their next scheduled court appearance on 22 August 2013.
Know your crop pests: Mediterranean fruit fly
Despite its name, the Mediterranean fruit fly is thought to have originated in sub-Saharan Africa. But it has now spread over the entire continent, as well as Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Americas.
Coming cold fronts a fire threat in the Free State
The cold front and accompanying stormy winds expected over the Free State from Wednesday (21 August) poses a serious veld fire threat, and farmers and landowners are warned to remain vigilant, said Thinus Steenkamp, CEO of the Free State Umbrella Fire Association.
Buffalo Valley Farms Drakensberger Sale
Highest (bull): R48 000
Clover expects better financial results
In a voluntary trading statement, Clover said it was finalising its results for the financial year ended 30 June 2013. The results are expected to be released on 17 September.
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