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.
Watch out for new weeds!
Certain weeds are more of a risk to crops and veld than others. Leaving them to gain a foothold can have disastrous results, says Bill Kerr.
Beware the spectre of salmonella
One of the difficulties in fighting the spread of infection is that cattle might appear healthy even while they are spreading disease.
Winning with wool – a top communal farmer’s story
Award-winning farmer, Goodman Ginyigazi, farms over 260 Merino sheep in the rural area of Agnes Rest, in the former Transkei. Despite communal land tenure restrictions, he generates an annual turnover of R120 000 from his sheep alone. He spoke to Mike Burgess about his desire to produce top quality fine wool.
Working from home in the bush
Dear Jonno
We have a stand on a small private game farm in North West, and hope that you’ll be able to convert our ideas...
Technology: is too much affecting profit?
Beware of the technology trap! New equipment may help, but not if you’re overspending on it to the detriment of other more affordable methods of boosting profits.
Preparing to meet evolving consumer demands
With the speed at which the world is changing, it is difficult to predict the effects that advancing technology, increased access to information and consumers’ demands for personalised products will have on the agriculture sector. Ernst Janovsky, head of Absa’s AgriBusiness Centre of Excellence, discusses possible implications.
Ginger and honey cake
Baking is complex or simple, depending on how you’re feeling on the day. The food I cook is mostly very simple. Baking, on the other hand, is full of mysteries. If you’re up to the shock of it all, give this classic ginger and honey cake your best shot...
Getting the basics right for the new grain season
From an agricultural perspective, the 2015/2016 grain production season will probably force many farmers to take an in-depth look at their strategies.
Information vacuum in the farming sector
One of the reasons why farming has been able to make such impressive strides in productivity in our lifetime is that farmers today have the tools and ability to access a vast amount of knowledge that can be applied to make informed production decisions.
Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act invalid
The Constitutional Court on Thursday found the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act invalid.
Breedekloof shines at the SA Terroir Wine Awards
From a record of 322 entries for the 11th Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards, the stand out wines were from the Breedekloof and Wellington.
Business confidence in farming sector recovers slightly
Business confidence in the agricultural sector remains subdued despite showing some slight recovery in the second quarter of 2016.
KZN farmers smiling despite bad weather
Modern weather forecasting technology, in combination with lightning-quick social media communications, allowed most of KwaZulu-Natal’s farmers to prepare for the snow, ice and heavy rains that fell this past weekend.
Unusual student rondavels
Dear Jonno
All the proposed additions to the communal lodges that you designed for us have been approved by the local authority and we’ll start...
Keeping your horse warm
Putting on a blanket in winter helps to maintain your horse in good condition, says Dr Mac.
Using nuclear irradiation to kill two bugs with one zap
Nuclear energy has many beneficial applications. One is the potential, through the sterile insect technique, to suppress Eldana, a pest that causes significant economic losses to sugarcane farmers, as well as eradicate malaria from South Africa. Lloyd Phillips reports.
Striving for a happy medium
There is no single ‘ideal’ method for growing seedlings successfully and economically – conditions vary too much – but there are guidelines that can help a newcomer get it right in a shorter time.
The delicate art of large-scale rose farming
Langkloof Roses is home to thousands of rose bushes, and its gorgeous cut flowers are well-known at retail outlets in the Western Cape. Jacoba Samuels, who has had nearly two decades of experience on the farm, manages the entire production process. She spoke to Jay Ferreira.
How weeds are able to survive
Farmers often struggle to grow crops for food, yet weeds flourish on their own without any effort on our part. Bill Kerr explains why.
Merino stud excels in bitter Eastern Cape cold
Tink Strydom’s Hartebeesfontein Stud produces Merinos that excel on grassveld and have good medium to strong wool. He spoke to Gavin Isted.
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