The continual practice of ‘monoculture’ planting by farmers is becoming increasingly detrimental to the quality of produce in the longer...

How a bursary turned a reluctant student into a plant science champion

Stacey Fisher never imagined she’d find herself in agriculture let alone completing a PhD in plant biotechnology, but everything changed...

Why our locally bred goats are gaining global popularity

There are over 650 registered members with the South African Boer Goat Breeders’ Association focusing on three distinct breeds: the Boer goat, the Savanna and the Kalahari Red. Association secretary...

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How the SA Saddlebred has built a global reputation

How would you describe a Saddlebred horse in terms of the breed standard? The American Saddlebred is known for its refined beauty, proud presence, and...

Cattle

Tompi Seleka agri college: training farmers and supporting communities

In Limpopo, about 30km from the mining town of Marble Hall and surrounded by citrus orchards, fertile farmland, and maize plantings, lies the Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, South Africa’s...

Cattle

Meet South Africa’s only herd of iconic Murray Grey cattle

Johannes and Marijke Botha’s herd of the Australian Murray Grey cattle is the only one of its kind in South Africa.

Cattle

Desert cattle operation reaps rewards of regenerative agriculture

Kalahari farmer Willie Storm has used regenerative agriculture practices to improve his cattle stocking capacity from the area norm of around 21ha per large stock unit (LSU) to 5ha/LSU.

Sheep & Goats

Hampshire Down: mutton sheep fast gaining in popularity

Hennie Jonker, an award-winning Hampshire Down stud breeder from Kroonstad, describes this sheep breed as a topmost mutton producer that provides sterling terminal sires for commercial and crossbred flocks. Annelie...

Crops

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Smart management to revive old banana plantations

When Jacques de Villiers took over the Giba banana farm in Kiepersol, Mpumalanga, after a hurricane destroyed the plantation, he had little more than experience and determination to work with....

Vegetables

Father and son drive diversified farming success in Limpopo

Father-and-son team Kallie Snr and Kallie Jnr of CPJ Erasmus & Seun Boerdery in Limpopo’s Letsitele Valley have built a thriving pepper enterprise in a region dominated by citrus production...

Thulani Magida planting cabbage by tractor

Vegetables

Veggie farmer proves success is possible on communal land

Thulani Magida is the poster child for communal farming in South Africa, demonstrating that commercial success is possible. But his journey also highlights the challenges this segment faces, providing valuable...

Vegetables

Broccoli: winter crop in year-round rotation

Among the Brassica genus types, broccoli has been one of the popular choices for farmers in cooler climates. In the past, broccoli was rotated out in summer, but farmers like...

Crops

New seed treatment application option available to soya bean farmers

Successful soya bean production depends on keeping plants healthy from planting to harvesting. Using fungicidal, insecticidal, and plant growth regulator seed treatments helps seedlings reach their full yield potential by...

Vegetables

Grit, greens, and good business: the rise of Zandile Kumalo

Successful hydroponics farming is about more than just the ability to harvest a quality crop. As a capital intensive industry, it also requires collaboration, flexibility and negotiating skills to raise...

HOW TO LIVESTOCK

Disease comes knocking when the chain breaks

Biosecurity in feed management is a crucial aspect of disease prevention. Bonita Cilliers, technical and regulatory adviser of the Animal...

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 TO CROP

Grow your own cabbage seedlings

Farmers living in communal farming regions may feel that they are unable to grow cabbages because they don’t have access...

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...

AGRIBUSINESS

Unlocking the potential of SA’s hemp industry

Agribusiness

Climate-resilient food production: where profit meets planet

Agribusiness

Shrinking budgets, shifting consumers put wine marketers to the test

Agribusiness

Growing futures, together: Omnia’s commitment to South African agriculture

Agribusiness

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

Case IH makes ownership easier with competitive finance offers

Machinery & Equipment

New Holland unveils the Braud 8.50L for faster, gentler grape harvesting

Machinery & Equipment

Vicar technology: sure bet for faster and smarter spraying

Machinery & Equipment

Safety begins on the ground we walk on

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

From the fields of Mpumalanga to the frontiers of plant science

Nonduduzo Adelaide Simelane and her siblings grew up helping their grandmother tend maize and bean fields in Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga, and now she is studying towards a PhD in plant science...

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

Why The Vineyard Hotel remains one of Cape Town’s favourites

Brian Berkman has a blissful, peaceful weekend away in one of the Cape’s most loved hotels, with its mix of the historic and contemporary, inside and outside attractions.

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

A Great Year for Global Wheat Production – EP 25

Agritourism Unlocking rural potential – EP 24

Amé Grobler shares her journey as a lab technician working with...

New China trade protocol for SA stone fruit – EP 23

Agricultural solutions for growing food poverty in SA – EP 22

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