If you think holiday or snacks before a braai, chances are good that crunchy and fresh cocktail-sized gherkins pickled in...

Delayed municipal payments disrupt operations at Matlosana market

The Matlosana Fresh Produce Market, a key trading hub for North West farmers, is on the brink of collapse as...

Windaba helping to shape South Africa’s wind energy future

South Africa

Rainy season alert: vaccinate livestock against bluetongue in time

South Africa

Farmers must prepare for GlobalGAP water-use scrutiny

South Africa

Crackdown on sale of ethylene-ripened mangoes at fresh produce markets

South Africa

Zim lifts ban on SA maize imports but imposes restrictions

Africa

Kenya celebrates 76 years of Boran excellence at landmark show

Africa

Investors in Namibia’s blueberry industry aim for the big leagues

Africa

Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report

Africa

Small-scale farmers put electric tractors to the test in pilot project

World

EU pork producers reeling from China’s anti-dumping duties

World

‘Urgent action needed to protect farmworkers from heat stress’ – WHO

World

Cattle smuggling exacerbates Mexico’s screwworm outbreak

World

In South Africa’s diverse and often unforgiving landscapes, one cattle breed continues to prove its worth: the Nguni. Known for its adaptability, resilience, and cultural heritage, the breed has stood...

Sheep & Goats

Dormer sheep: proven performer in SA’s meat market

Dormer sheep continue to dominate commercial meat systems with their fast growth, high weaning weights and impressive carcass yields. Agricultural economics lecturer and Dormer breeder Dr Mariëtte Geyser spoke to...

Pigs

Pigs of the future: genetics shaping a more resilient herd

Advances in pig genetics are rapidly changing breeding and herd management. With digital phenotyping and artificial intelligence, breeders can now select pigs not just for growth and efficiency but also...

Horses

A top horse stud’s breeding philosophy

The Bridgewater Stud in Hekpoort, owned and run by Garland Poil, has gone from strength to strength since its establishment more than 40 years ago, and offers horse owners and...

Sheep & Goats

Cape Lob Ears flourish under exacting conditions in the Northern Cape’s Sneeuberg

Ronel Retief, a Cape Lob Ear indigenous veld goat stud breeder, runs her top-performing Klawervlei flock high in the Sneeuberg mountains near Richmond. The flock flourishes under extreme conditions, with...

Poultry

Bird flu then and now: the ongoing battle against avian influenza

Highly pathogenic avian influenza strains, such as H5N1, are threatening poultry and even mammals, forcing industries and governments to rethink biosecurity and vaccination.

Crops

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Dragon fruit: essential tips for growing this tricky crop

Dragon fruit farming in South Africa has been fraught with challenges, resulting in many undertakings being abandoned. But perseverance pays off, and through constant fine-tuning, Freddie Steyn has triumphed. He...

Agribusiness

Roadway Farms: building a sustainable future in vegetable farming

Roadway Farms in Albert Falls, KwaZulu-Natal, is implementing a model intended to keep the family operation financially viable and sustainable into the future. Vegetable farmer and entrepreneur Shakti Satyapal talks...

Vegetables

Lessons from a small-scale tomato farmer and agro-processor

When Pumeza Maseti speaks about her journey into agriculture, her passion and creativity shine through. She now manages 1,6ha in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, through Sinemihlali, a co-operative established to create...

Field Crops

Cotton farming: what’s not to love?

The co-owner of Wilkot Boerdery in the Northern Cape, Johan Maree, shares his cotton farming journey with Nichelle Steyn and explains why there is so much more to the crop...

Vegetables

Strategic partnership turns a rubbish heap into a vegetable harvest

Mathabang Lekhula-Legula has transformed a smelly dumping site in Welkom, Free State, into a thriving vegetable farm. Her success is proof that when a producer is supported by the right...

Vegetables

A fruity chilli species that deserves more recognition

There are many different varieties within Capsicum baccatum, ranging widely in size, shape, colour, flavour, and potency.

HOW TO LIVESTOCK

Building strong biosecurity protocols in communal livestock farming

A proper biosecurity strategy should be in every South African farmer’s toolkit, and Dr Sello Maboe, veterinary services manager at...

How winning livestock shows can boost an animal’s value

Genetics, performance data, and breeding values are powerful tools for marketing animals, but a championship show title carries a lot...

HOW TO CROP

Sharing information on nematode studies will have mutual benefits

At the 25th Nematological Society of Southern Africa Symposium in Mpumalanga, Hans Helder, associate professor at the Laboratory of Nematology...

Orizon helps farmers make the move to regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture offers a strategic alternative to input-heavy conventional farming. It is a biologically driven, systems-based approach that rebuilds soil...

AGRIBUSINESS

Pork 360: the farm-assured mark of South African pork

Agribusiness

Building a legacy of red meat in consumers’ minds

Agribusiness

Global canning industry grapples with climate and market pressure

Agribusiness

Breeding top Border Collies on a Heidelberg farm

Agribusiness

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

Self-sufficient farming through irrigation

Machinery & Equipment

Fire-smart farming: how to manage risks and be prepared

Machinery & Equipment

Case IH tillage implements: power, precision, and flexible finance

Machinery & Equipment

Case IH Maxxum: power and practicality, with exclusive finance options

Machinery & Equipment

EMPOWERMENT

Enrike Maree: making agricultural science more accessible

Empowerment

The South African woman breaking barriers in viticulture

Empowerment

A journey from a 3ha plot to a 21ha commercial vegetable farm

Empowerment

Cultivating a greener future in the Eastern Cape

Empowerment

OPINION

Agro-industrial parks in focus as Africa eyes agricultural growth

Africa’s agricultural potential remains largely untapped, with post-harvest losses of key commodities exceeding 30% and continued reliance on imported processed foods. This deficit in local value addition undermines food security,...

HILLBILLY HOMES

Farm shop with food and entertainment

Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.

AGRITOURISM

An affordable four-star experience where the ocean meets the mountain

On the outskirts of Milnerton, Cape Town, where the Atlantic Ocean stretches towards the horizon and Table Mountain rises majestically in the distance, lies Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, an...

RECIPES

Recipes

Bunny ear cookies are easy to bake and perfect for Easter

These vanilla cookies with cream cheese icing and marshmallow ears make fun, festive Easter treats that are simple enough to bake at home.

Recipes

Champagne strawberry dessert

This light and creamy champagne strawberry dessert is a simple yet special treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Recipes

Sweet Palermo nachos: A flavourful twist on a timeless snack

Nachos: do they even need an introduction? Surely everyone has eaten nachos at some point? Today, we share a recipe of this timeless and immensely popular snack.

Recipes

Spanish tortilla with chorizo, potato and Sweet Palermo

Here, we have a Spanish Sweet Palermo tortilla for you. Although it might seem easy, cooking a good tortilla actually takes a bit of experience. But don’t let that stop...

Recipes

Espresso chocolate brownies

These delicious brownies can be enjoyed on their own, or with cream and ice cream. Make sure you make a double batch; your guests will be coming back for seconds,...

Videos

Understanding SA’s uneven agricultural recovery – EP 20

From seed to harvest: what awaits this season? – EP 19

SA has more farmers than you think – EP 17

Global best practices driving growth – EP 18

Women in logistics, transport and supply chain take centre stage at...

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