A haven for children to learn about farming
Beyond teaching agricultural skills to their own children, Zimbabwean farmers Vimbai Ruvengo and her husband, Mussolini Ganyo, have turned their property, Panganayi Farm on the Hwedza-Marondera boundary, into a haven...
Handling of livestock as part of training on a practical farm
The South African agriculture sector faces growing pressure to ensure food security, sustainable farming, and innovative livestock production, requiring a skilled workforce with theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Zim city’s suburban community gardens drive urban farming
Mkhululi Tjibenda and 49 other residents of Entumbane, a suburb of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, are engaged in urban farming on an approximately 1ha garden allocated to them by the local...
Corporate partnerships help communities grow their own food
In food-insecure communities across South Africa, Shoprite and its partners are establishing food gardens that help people grow their own food and build long-term self-reliance.
FNB signals optimism for the year ahead
While the agriculture sector faced significant headwinds in 2025, the year has ended on a strong note. Dawie Maree, head of agriculture information and marketing at FNB, talks about navigating...
Johan van der Nest’s incredible 30-year legacy as an auctioneer
Johan van der Nest is renowned in auction circles and was the first freelance stud-stock auctioneer to begin operating in South Africa. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about a career...
From soil to sip: the Hanekoms’ full-circle wine story
At Schenkfontein in the Western Cape’s Swartland, the Hanekom approach to winemaking reflects a deeply held belief in family values.
Christmas in summer: celebrating with South African plants
Many Christmas plants such as poinsettia, holly, and mistletoe are deeply rooted in Northern Hemisphere traditions and aren’t naturally adapted to South Africa’s warm December climate. Horticulture expert Andy de...
Growing greenery for the South African flower market
Welma Viljoen, owner of Mobjadi Farm, spoke to Carol Sutherland about the greenery she produces for the flower market, and the challenges she faces in production and getting her product...
Award-winning Hlokomela takes rural community care to the next level
In February 2024, the Hlokomela Junction Clinic in Letsitele, Limpopo, opened its doors to provide healthcare services to farmworkers in the area. Farmer’s Weekly visited the clinic to find out...
Unlocking the business of oysters
Glenneis Kriel caught up with Kevin Ruck and Gabriel Lee to learn more about the production of these succulent bivalves.
Beyers Truter: The man who shaped Pinotage’s rise
This year marks the centenary of Pinotage. Beyers Truter, owner of Beyerskloof and chair of the Pinotage Association, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his journey with the variety and its...
Unlocking the potential of SA’s hemp industry
The cannabis hype in South Africa has been dampened by the reality of pricey compliance and start-up costs. Hemp presents the solution to both, requiring low input costs while offering...
Climate-resilient food production: where profit meets planet
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, taking place this month in Brazil, will highlight the role of agriculture in combatting climate change, as it becomes increasingly clear that the sector...
Shrinking budgets, shifting consumers put wine marketers to the test
Changing drinking habits, the rise of younger consumers, and supermarket dominance are reshaping how wine is sold and enjoyed. With traditional marketing losing traction and digital competition intensifying, producers are...
Growing futures, together: Omnia’s commitment to South African agriculture
For over 70 years, Omnia has stood shoulder to shoulder with Southern African producers - not just as a supplier, but as a trusted partner in the field.
Agrico’s recipe for sustainable growth: listen, improve, expand
Agrico’s vision is clear: to provide tools that don’t just work, but help farmers farm more efficiently, productively, and profitably.
SA’s favourite relishes produced in the heart of the Letsitele Valley
If you think holiday or snacks before a braai, chances are good that crunchy and fresh cocktail-sized gherkins pickled in a sweet and tangy-flavoured vinegar brine are on the menu....
From hive to jar: turning raw honey into liquid gold
It is a sticky business that requires the application of basic physics to extract nature’s golden produce. Charles Friderichs of Honey-Dawn Bee Farm near Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape...
Pork 360: the farm-assured mark of South African pork
Pork 360 is South Africa’s farm-assured certification that assures consumers, retailers and the entire pork value chain have access to safe, fresh and affordable pork.
