Janine Ryan

Johannesburg

Editor at Farmer’s Weekly

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SA farmers must focus on genetics to produce more affordable meat

1 week ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Janine Ryan

Liebenberg was speaking to delegates at the ‘Winds of Change’ Information Day, held in collaboration with Boran SA on Friday in Bloemfontein. Earlier in the programme, Gerrit van Zyl of Hanzyl Bonsmaras, focused on how regenerative agriculture can help decrease the cost of beef production. Liebenberg, however, emphasised the importance of farming correctly with the right breed of cattle. “South Africa is currently experiencing tough times, and it won’t get easier by itself.
‘Regenerative agriculture the solution to SA’s struggling livestock industry’

1 week ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Janine Ryan

Van Zyl said that producers needed to focus on producing meat at a lower price in order to ensure the sustainability of the industry. “The guy who produces the cheapest meat per kilogram in South Africa will farm the longest,” he said. He explained that over the past 20 to 30 years, livestock producers had focused on high weaning weights. “But there is an increase in the cost of the maintenance of the cow when increasing weaning weights,” he said. As such, the cost of production was increasing.
Farmer's Weekly transitions to a biweekly in July

3 weeks ago | farmersweekly.co.za | Janine Ryan

We have, as much as possible, tried to be a voice for farmers in a sometimes-volatile environment, and where we have failed, we have always made the necessary changes and improvements. And so, after careful consideration, we’ve decided to make a strategic change to our publication schedule. We believe this shift is an important step forward for the brand, and will in no way affect or impede our ability to continue to fulfil our mandate to serve agriculture.
Utter confusion following Budget passing

2 months ago | journals.co.za | Janine Ryan

AbstractAfter nearly a month of arguments, South Africa’s Budget was finally passed in the National Assembly on 2 April. There were no amendments made to the Budget as delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in March, and South Africans will see a 0,5% increase in VAT from 1 May. This will be followed by a 0,5% increase in VAT in 2026. Also, income tax brackets will not be adjusted for inflation.