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.
Fighting mortality with indigenous knowledge
For many years, Frekkie Sentsho had very little option but to accept the deadly effects of poison leaf on his cattle and goats. He explains to Peter Mashala how he managed to reduce the problem by 80%.
Record number of entries for SA olive awards
The SA Olive Awards, which is currently in its eighth year, has received a record number of entries for 2013.
Making wine in the Malutis
When John and Trish Critchley settled in the scenic Eastern Free State in 2006, their dream was to create a tranquil haven for city dwellers. Little did they know that they would end up making groundbreaking wine. Nicky Rehbock reports.
White farmers must change perceptions – Thabo Leshilo
White farmers have to take responsibility for educating the media on what they do, especially the black media, Agang’s head of communications Thabo Leshilo told the recent FSA Congress.
About poison leaf
Dichapetalum cymosum, commonly known as gifblaar in Afrikaans, mogau in SeTswana, and poison leaf in English (right), is a small, low-growing shrub found in the northern parts of southern Africa.
10 tips on how to use vet medicine correctly
Not sure about how to correctly use veterinary medicine for animals, read through our tips.
Combine harvester sales drop as grain harvesting nears completion
The fact that nationwide harvesting of 2012/2013 summer grain crops is nearly complete was reflected in the 53,1% drop in July 2013 combine harvester sales in comparison to July 2012 sales.
Slow food promotes healthier living
The Slow Food Movement encourages consumers to take greater responsibility for the food they eat by getting to know the
producer and his production processes, instead of relying on labels and misleading advertisements. Lindi van Rooyen spoke to Mike Crewe-Brown, Slow Food Magalies Valley convivium leader, about what the movement entails.
Closed heated systems for tilapia
Our much-beloved Mozambique tilapia requires water temperatures of 26°C or higher to grow rapidly. There are several ways to achieve this under culture conditions, but not all are practical.
KZN police nab stock theft suspects
In two separate incidents over two consecutive days police in the Newcastle and Ladysmith areas of KwaZulu-Natal arrested five stock theft suspects, recovered a total of 14 allegedly stolen cattle and impounded a truck believed to have been used in one of the crimes.
Consumption of meat and dairy to increase
Over the next decade, SA consumers will continue to increase their consumption of animal protein and dairy products. Meat consumption increases, especially in the case of pork and chicken, will continue to outpace the local production growth.
Milk prices to remain under pressure
Although international milk prices have soared recently, local prices have remained unchanged and would probably stay that way until the end of the year.
Invasive blue tick now in Namibia
The invasive pantropical blue tick, a parasite linked to cattle fever or babesiosis, was recently detected in Namibia.
Communal land to be used as collateral
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) has been formulating legislation to make it easier for farmers on communal land to access finance from commercial banks.
Turn your cellphone into a walkie-talkie
A push-to-talk app can reduce your cellphone bill significantly, says Greg Miles.
Quality Merinos from the mountains of Barkly East
The Bergplaas Merino stud in the highlands of the north Eastern Cape was established in 1936 by Frikkie Nel and is today managed by his grandson, Stefan. Mike Burgess visited the farm, Prospect, to better understand how Merinos have sustained and defined the Nel family for almost 80 years.
Hundreds of Caprivi vultures poisoned
Elephant poachers in Namibia’s Caprivi Strip are thought to have deliberately poisoned an estimated 600 vultures, although the fallout from the incident could be as high as 1 000 birds.
Steak & kidney pie
This is a classic, an absolute must for your personal cooking repertoire. Widely known as a delicious and heart-warming meal, there are many recipes available. Here’s one that never fails.
Dating tusks to curb ivory trade
Scientists may have discovered a way to foil illegal trade in ivory by using radiocarbon levels to age tusks.
Record hunted kudu horns
Farmers can help in a research project on kudu populations in the Eastern Cape.
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