OFM Agri Hour
The Agri Hour with Gerben van Niekerk is OFM's flagship agriculture programme. Tune in, weekdays 5 - 6am.
Agri Hour: 15 April, Dr Stephanie Midgley
Climate change can have a detrimental impact on the agricultural sector. According to Dr Stephanie Midgley from the Department of Agriculture in the Western Cape, climate change can affect different areas in South Africa differently. OFM News’ Elsabé Richard spoke to her about this…
Agri Hour: 15 April, William Bulwane
Free State Agriculture MEC, William Bulwane, visited the community of Oppermansgronde near Koffiefontein. He met with the community after a complaint was lodged with his department regarding the Oppermansgronde land claims settlement. OFM News’ Cathy Dlodlo spoke to Bulwane about the details of concerns and his action plan…
Agri-Uur: 15 April, Chris Derksen
'n Bekende in die veebedryf, Chris Derksen, verskaf soos oudergewoonte die veilingspryse vir lewendehawe. Hy versprei dié inligting sodat produsente en kopers dieselfde inligting tot hul beskikking het om sodoende ingeligte besluite te kan neem met die aankoop en verkoop van lewende hawe op veilings. Die Noord-Vrystaat word as 'n…
Agri-Uur: 14 April, Dries van Coller
Jag-ondernemers moet verseker dat relevante permitte en sertifikate in plek is voordat daar gejag kan word. Dries van Coller van die Professionele Jagtersvereniging van Suid-Afrika het meer hieroor…
Agri-Uur: 14 April, Jakkals le Roux
Vrystaat Landbou (VL) versoek dat daar meer polisie-taakspanne in die Vrystaat saamgestel moet word om veral plaasaanvalle en georganiseerde veediefstal in die provinsie te ondersoek. OFM-nuus se Elsabé Richard het met Jakkals le Roux, voorsitter van VL se Landelike Veiligheidskomitee, hieroor gesels…
Agri Hour: 14 April, Judy Stuart
Rabbits are versatile animals and can lead to a profitable farming business. However, Judy Stuart of Future Farmers, who is also a member of the Natal and Cape rabbit clubs, says having a genuine interest in these animals and knowledge of rabbits can lead to a successful rabbit farming business…
Agri-Uur: 13 April, Elmarie Prinsloo
Boere betrokke in die beesbedryf word uitgenooi om deel te neem aan Bloemskou se eerste genetiese materiaal veiling wat aanlyn aangebied word. Hierdie veiling vind vanaf 13 tot 15 April plaas. OFM-nuus se Elsabé Richard het met Elmarie Prinsloo, hoof uitvoerende beampte van Bloemskou, hieroor gepraat…
Agri Hour: 13 April, Dr Mpho Maja
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Wilgeboom at Potchefstroom. Dr Mpho Maja, Director of Animal Health at the Department of Agriculture, spoke to OFM News about the symptoms of this virus as well as how to prevent…
Agri Hour: 13 April, Wandile Sihlobo
As usual on the Agri Hour, Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Agbiz, provides a weekly insert about the latest on the global as well as South African agricultural markets. He also provides more information about the latest developments in the agricultural sector. Here…
Livestock marketing tips
In many communal settings, livestock farmers tend to sell one or two animals at a time to neighbours or acquaintances. This might bring in some money in the short term, but it won’t make you better off in the long run. OFM News’ Elsabé Richard has more…
Verantwoordelike jag vir volhoubare lewe en lewensonderhoud
Daar is verskillende vereistes waaraan professionele jagters moet voldoen. Dit is volgens Dries van Coller van die Professionele Jagters Vereniging van Suid-Afrika. Hy deel dat diegene wat belangstel om jagters te word, onder andere, ‘n kursus moet voltooi. Hier is Van Coller met meer…
Land Court Bill: A step in the right direction
An opinion piece written by Dr Marda Horn and Mrs Anthea-Lee September-Van Huffel from the University of the Free State, points out that the Land Court Bill is as a step in the right direction for land reform in South Africa. OFM News’ Elsabé Richard spoke to September-Van Huffel about…
Agri-Uur: 9 April, Heinrich Victor
Heinrich Victor, bestuurder van spesiale dienste by OVK, deel hierdie week wenke vir klasstandaarde vir Marinowol. Hier is Victor…
Agri Hour: 9 April, Denene Erasmus
In our Friday insert, only on OFM News' Agri Hour, Elsabé Richard speaks to the editor of Farmer’s Weekly, Denene Erasmus, about the latest news in the agricultural industry covered in the magazine and on its website…
Agri-Uur: 9 April, Elsabé Richard
Ons kyk nou na jou week in die landboubedryf. OFM-nuus se Elsabé Richard lig nou die hoofstories op OFM vandeesweek uit…
Agri-Uur: 8 April, Drienus van Zyl
Boere is steeds hard besig om in sekere dele van die Noord-Kaap sprinkane te bestry. Dit is volgens Drienus van Zyl, ‘n boer uit die Kakamas-omgewing. Hy sê die omvang van die uitbraak in sy omgewing, het hy laas in die 1970’s aanskou. OFM-nuus se Elsabé Richard het met hom…
Agri-Uur: 8 April, Prof. Johan Willemse
Daar bestaan groot kommer oor die finansiële vermoëns van die Landbank om finansiering aan boere te verskaf. Prof. Johan Willemse, ‘n landbou-ekonoom, sê dié bank is tengnies bankrot en sukkel selfs om sy krediteure te betaal. Hier is Willemse met meer hieroor…
Agri-Uur: 8 April, Chris Derksen
'n Bekende in die veebedryf, Chris Derksen, verskaf soos oudergewoonte die veilingspryse vir lewende hawe. Hy versprei dié inligting sodat produsente en kopers dieselfde inligting tot hul beskikking het om sodoende ingeligte besluite te kan neem met die aankoop en verkoop van lewende hawe op veilings. Die Noord-Vrystaat word as…
Agri Hour: 7 April, Stuart Botha
Wines in South Africa excelled at one of the most celebrated competitions for Sauvignon Blanc in the world this year. This followed after Tokara’s Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2020 made history when it was awarded a very prestigious trophy for the best competing Sauvignon. OFM News’ Elsabé Richard spoke to…
Agri Hour: 7 April, Wandile Sihlobo
As usual on the Agri Hour, Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Agbiz, provides a weekly insert about the latest on the global as well as South African agricultural markets. He also provides more information about the latest developments in the agricultural sector. Here…