Jedrie Harmse
Jedrie Harmse started his career in 1985 in the agricultural sector as a magazine editor and is currently a freelance photo journalist for Farmers’ Weekly. He has over 30 years of experience across multiple disciplines in the publishing industry. “Though I didn’t intentionally choose agriculture, it seems to have chosen me — and I keep returning to it, drawn by the outdoors, the adventure, the stories, inspiring people, and endless opportunities for photography and writing.”
Dutch farmers’ co-op offers practical solution to grid limits
Across Europe, manufacturers aiming to cut carbon emissions are constrained by limited grid capacity. In the Netherlands, that constraint has sparked innovation, with a farmer-owned co-op developing a practical way to work around the bottleneck.
A guide to Nampo Harvest Day 2026
In a few weeks’ time, the Free State town of Bothaville will once again become the centre of South Africa’s agricultural scene when this year’s Nampo Harvest Day gets under way.
Peter Morey’s solo motorbike journey redefines the open road
With one bike, an open road, and no fixed plan, Peter Morey proves the best journeys are the ones you don’t overthink. He recently chatted to an old colleague, Jedrie Harmse, about his experiences.
The thrill of doing the ‘meerkat dance’ on dirt
Embodying the ‘meerkat’ posture on a bike provides the control and visibility essential for conquering South Africa’s most challenging farm tracks.
The Kove 800X Pro – tough enough for the farm, fun enough for the...
The Kove 800X Pro is a disruptive newcomer. With its punchy 71kW engine and a lightweight, agile frame, it’s built for the veld. A 275mm ground clearance and 400km range make it a rugged farm-to-town tool, offering high-spec performance at a price that turns heads.
This is Pannar Extravaganza season!
Pannar’s Crop Extravaganza series goes the extra mile and continues to provide farmers with more than just a showcase of new cultivars. These events combine product demonstrations with practical insights from multi-location trials, helping producers make informed decisions about hybrid selection and crop management.
Supply chains, tech, and livestock in the spotlight at Agritec Africa
On its second day, the 11th Agritec Africa International Exhibition & Conference, held from 11 to 13 March at Johannesburg’s Gallagher Convention Centre, focused on supply chain optimisation, smart farming technologies, and the future of South Africa’s livestock industry.
Monitoring the farm on two wheels
While motorbikes provide much pleasure, adventure, and relaxation to two-wheel enthusiasts, they also serve as a practical, fuel-efficient way of monitoring tough farm terrain, writes Jedrie Harmse.
Revival plan for Zebediela Citrus Estate takes shape
As previously reported by Farmer’s Weekly, a strategic partnership between the Bjatladi Communal Property Association, which holds the title to Zebediela Citrus Estate for the community, and Women Investment Portfolio Holdings aims to revive the once-renowned estate after years of neglect.
Metropolitan empowers small business owners
The Metropolitan Collective Shapers youth entrepreneurship programme officially announced its top 10 finalists for 2026 at its Impact Brunch in Sandton, Johannesburg, on 5 February, celebrating the initiative’s first-ever national rollout.
BASF: equipping farmers with a toolbox for resilience
BASF South Africa hosted an industry engagement session in Pretoria on Wednesday, where global and regional leaders highlighted the company’s long-term commitment to supporting farmers facing climate volatility, pests and disease.
UD Trucks targets lifetime profitability in volatile logistics market
UD Trucks Southern Africa is positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner to fleet operators navigating an increasingly complex and cost-pressured logistics environment, says Managing Director Filip Van den Heede.
Red Meat Revolution puts profitability and adaptability at centre of beef production
The future of South Africa’s beef industry took centre stage at the Red Meat Revolution Information Day in Pretoria on 21 January, where more than 260 producers, breeders, and specialists discussed practical ways to keep cattle farming sustainable and profitable.
Agri Skills Transfer: where agricultural careers take root
Agri Skills Transfer provides aspiring agricultural professionals with a practical entry point into the sector while equipping employers with skilled graduates who offer far more than basic labour.
Driving water efficiency across South African farms
Water scarcity remains one of South Africa’s biggest challenges, especially in agriculture. Shenton Botes, managing director of Astore Keymak, says the sector, as a major water user, must prioritise efficiency to support long-term sustainability and food security.
The season of fantasy, fungi, and folklore
Few symbols of Christmas are as instantly recognisable as the red-and-white figure of Father Christmas and his flying reindeer bounding across a snowy northern sky.
Workplace transformation key to future of SA agriculture
At the Agbiz Media Day held recently in Pretoria, Thapelo Machaba, Agbiz agricultural economist and policy analyst, outlined a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the local agricultural value chain becomes more inclusive, competitive, and aligned with global workplace expectations.
Policy landscape: more ups than downs this year, says Agbiz CEO
At the Agbiz Media Day 2025 held in Pretoria on 5 December, Agbiz CEO Theo Boshoff said the policy environment in 2025 had delivered “more positive outcomes than challenges”, despite several issues early in the year that dominated public debate.
Transport and logistics in the spotlight at Agbiz Media Day
Transport and logistics, and their growing impact on South Africa’s agricultural value chain, featured prominently in two presentations at the Agbiz Media Day held on 5 December in Pretoria.
Farming from above: How drones are redefining SA agriculture
Drones are no longer niche gadgets, they’re fast becoming essential tools on South African farms. At the 2025 Drone & Unmanned Aviation Conference, experts revealed how aerial spraying, crop analytics and predictive AI are reshaping agricultural decision-making.
