VEA sets new standard in Boer goat breeding

VEA Stud Breeders made headlines in the past two years for paying the highest prices at various auctions for top Boer goats. William Smit, general manager of VEA Agri and...

Pigeon Palace’s achievements in 2025

The race concept of the AfrikaPro Premier One Loft series is to crown ‘genius-level fanciership and strategy’ in breeding world-class racing pigeon genetics.

World-class mohair producer adds value with clean clip practices

Michau Nortjé, an Angora farmer who was this year named among the top two in the world, says successes came following small shifts in how he was managing the quality...

Dormers: when quality meat really does count

The Kinko Dormers stud near Swellendam in the Western Cape is proving that precision breeding, backed by performance data, can deliver measurable financial advantages. Johan Swart, the owner of the...

Lessons learnt on the journey to build a Nguni stud from scratch

When Cecilia Prinsloo-Van der Linde started exploring the idea of cattle farming, she was advised to farm animals that are suited to the land, so she decided on Nguni. Annelie...

A Boer goat stud on the rise

Joubert Horn, owner of the Joubert Horn Boer Goat Stud, has high hopes for the future of the breed in South Africa and abroad.

Sound advice from a fourth-generation sugar cane grower

Sugar cane farmer Pratish Sharma shares his practical insights with Octavia Avesca Spandiel on aspects like soil health, pests, irrigation, harvesting, and industry rules, offering useful guidance for anyone entering...

Indigenous and drought-hardy summer crops for profitability

Indigenous crops like Bambara groundnut, amaranth, sorghum, and cowpeas offer climate-resilient, nutrient-rich, niche market opportunities in South Africa, despite structural and commercial challenges.

Top farm’s recipe for superior grain production

Successful grain production requires adherence to a range of non-negotiables, including optimal timing of planting, crop protection and harvest. Mpumalanga grain producers Michael and Gareth Allen spoke to Lindi Botha...

Trial and error, good relationships: key to veggie farmer’s success

Since he started farming in 2017, Gauteng vegetable farmer Jaco Botes has gone through a process of trial and error to find the right mix of crops, the best cultivars,...

Good chillies for making a fiery hot sauce

There is a distinct fruity aroma associated with the Capsicum frutescens species of chilli pepper, and it’s also quite pungent.

Karoo seed onions perform well on the global market

Seed onion production is proving a valuable drought risk mitigation strategy for several farmers in the Karoo Highlands of the Northern Cape, around Williston, Fraserburg, and Calvinia. Hannes Esterhuyse spoke...
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Cattle breeders have used best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) to produce estimated breeding values (EBVs) for over 20 years and...
Dr Dave Midgley, CEO of the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa, believes that parasites’ growing resistance to anthelmintic remedies...
Martin Booyens, InteliGro’s biological solutions technical specialist, spoke at the Bio-Alliance SA-Brazil 2025 Conference in Pretoria, hosted by the South...
The continual practice of ‘monoculture’ planting by farmers is becoming increasingly detrimental to the quality of produce in the longer...
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2025: Looking back on a volatile year for agriculture

It always amazes me when we reach the end of the year at just how quickly the months pass. The adage that time seems to go faster the older you...
Farm shop design

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.

A refined haven in the Cape Winelands

At Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, Brian Berkman found the deeply comfortable beds and arresting art collection competing for his attention.

Pigs in a blanket in a sweet glaze – Serves four

Juicy pork sausages wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet, sticky glaze. Simple to make and perfect as a tasty side or party favourite, served hot from the...

Orange-glazed apple-stuffed pork fillet with balsamic baby onions on the side

Perfect for a Christmas table, this orange-glazed pork fillet is stuffed with apple, wrapped in crispy bacon and served with glossy balsamic baby onions.

Festive gammon with ginger, garlic & citrus glaze – serves 10 to 12

Slow-simmered in a fragrant, savoury stock and finished with a light honey, soy and orange glaze, this festive gammon is tender, flavour-packed and perfectly balanced for a special celebration meal.

Mini festive fruit & nut cakes

Packed with cranberries, figs, and warming spices, these mini Christmas cakes are naturally sweetened, nutty, and perfect for gifting or enjoying with a festive cup of tea.

Holiday cheer cake

An easy, joyous cake full of flavour and holiday spirit-perfect for sharing with loved ones.

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