This, my last editorial
When I first walked into the offices of Farmer’s Weekly thirteen years ago, I could never have foreseen the impact that its staff and readers would have on my life....
Where will help come from?
The advent of a new year has done little to lift our spirits. South Africans are worried about our lacklustre economy, student protests and unabated crime.
Are you ready for 2016?
For a few days at the end of 2015, South Africa’s working class could allow itself to be blinded by fireworks and twinkling Christmas decorations.
Rest in pieces 2O15
At the end of every year, most of us are naturally drawn to reflection. This habit is encouraged by news-carrying media, which often focus on the stories that made headlines...
What is China’s endgame?
South Africa was treated to a taste of Chinese propaganda with President Xi Jinping’s visit earlier this month.
‘Waste not, want not’ is easier said than done
The global population hit the seven billion mark in October 2011, and with it came greater public awareness of food security.
This too shall pass
The Big Bang left the universe in a constant state of change, and the climate here on planet Earth is no exception.
Getting priorities straight
I like to think of myself as being reasonably even-tempered. But, like everyone, there are certain things that get my blood boiling. One of these is cruelty to the helpless...
A drought to test any farmer’s mettle
Who would have thought that the simple act of handling could be so detrimental to an animal’s health?
First get the basics right
The agendas of Afasa and Agri SA’s recent conferences, held a week apart at the same venue in Pretoria, had striking similarities.
Are farmers losing heart?
There was a palpable buzz during the course of last year’s Agri SA congress, something that I felt was missing at this year’s event.
What about our water quality?
In the midst of the recent heat wave and prolonged drought, city folks were reminded of man’s dependence on water.
Global farming concerns
Last month, I spent two days in Milan, Italy, with farmers and journalists from all over the world. The event was part of a New Holland social media initiative and...
Lessons from Europe
The heartbreaking image of the lifeless Syrian toddler washed up on a Turkish beach has got many people looking at immigrants in a new light.
We need each other to make this work
Wildlife ranching SA’s target for game meat exports this year is 12 000t. This would generate at least R1,5 billion – a boost the industry could inject into SA’s struggling...
It takes money to make and save money
With profit margins remaining under pressure, farmers need to pull out all the stops to stay in business.
Reinstating trust in negotiations
Over the past few weeks, Agri SA members across the country gathered at the organisation’s provincial conferences to discuss those issues most pressing to farmers.
A microcosm of SA agriculture
The 14 August issue of Farmer's Weekly is a microcosm of South Africa’s agricultural sector.
Cleaner energy should be our focus
Last month, Germany closed down yet another nuclear power station. This was done without affecting the country’s energy-generating capacity as the plant had already been replaced by alternative energy sources...
Things won’t change by themselves
It was seven years ago that South Africa’s shortage of power generating capability first became evident with electricity blackouts.
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