My three ‘simple’ wishes for agriculture in 2026 – Janine Ryan
2026 has finally dawned upon us, and as the farming calendar turns and we close the books on another challenging, yet ultimately fruitful year, it is time to look forward...
The fine print of firepower: gun laws and ownership
Since the implementation of the Firearms Control Act of 2000, legislation has given South Africans a clear framework for owning, storing and operating firearms. However, the use of a firearm...
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...
The season of fantasy, fungi, and folklore
Few symbols of Christmas are as instantly recognisable as the red-and-white figure of Father Christmas and his flying reindeer bounding across a snowy northern sky.
Why do people experience poor cell phone signal?
Strong cell phone signal that lets you make clear calls and enjoy high-speed data is becoming increasingly rare, for several reasons.
In the eyes of a show judge
Shows can be a daunting prospect for newcomers to the showing world. While they offer an ideal opportunity for their animals to be evaluated by professionals in the industry, having...
Steenhuisen: How 2025 strengthened South African agriculture
From opening new global markets and modernising agricultural regulation to strengthening biosecurity and farmer support, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen reflects on a pivotal year for South African agriculture.
Cedara: 120 years of training South Africa’s future farmers
Cedara College of Agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal, a training institute and research station, was established in 1905 on 1 542ha of land bought by the then-Natal government.
The sticky truth about ‘fake’ honey
Honey adulteration has become one of the most widespread food-fraud problems globally – and South Africa is far from immune. Prof Robin Crewe and Jan Steenkamp spoke to Glenneis Kriel...
The future of mining communication in Africa
No mine can afford poor mobile signal underground. When communication stops, operations slow, safety risks rise, and productivity drops.
ZZ2 finds the winning recipe for technology integration
Farming group ZZ2 has embraced technology to streamline farming practices and systems to maximise efficiency. Martin Jansen, chief information officer at ZZ2, shares the company’s approach to technological innovation, offering...
How to choose the right antenna: a complete buyer’s guide
Weak mobile reception isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a silent barrier that slows productivity, disrupts business, and disconnects people from the world they rely on. Behind every strong and reliable...
Focus on Auctions and Auctioneering: Broll Auctions and Sales
Broll Auctions and Sales focuses on auctions and private treaty sales of real estate across South Africa, with expertise in commercial and industrial properties, retail and mixed-use developments, farms and...
Sold! Learning the auction lingo
Experiencing your first livestock auction can be intimidating. The energy is high and the auctioneer’s chant can be confusing. Auctioneers Vincent Pike and Jan Mostert share tips on reading catalogues...
Joint ventures to reactivate underutilised farms in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean farmer Dan Burger is involved in 13 joint farming ventures with beneficiaries of that country's land reform programme, an initiative the government is championing to address the underutilisation of...
From Kamhlushwa to cutting-edge research
Lucia Zinzi Ndlala’s path into agriculture began as a quiet childhood curiosity in her Kamhlushwa garden, watching her mother plant, tend, and harvest. That early spark grew into a career...
Growing a generation of agricultural changemakers
Raised in the village of Shimawusa in Giyani, Limpopo, Dr Tlangelani Baloyi’s passion for agriculture began beside his mother in the local irrigation scheme. What started as a chore became...
Strategies needed to attract more African agri graduates to farming
Edwin Muturi, who holds a BSc in agribusiness management from the University of Nairobi in Kenya, is questioning why some agriculture graduates in Africa don’t pursue farmwork.
How rural roots and a bursary fuelled one man’s agricultural mission
Reggie Mchunu’s roots run deep in the farming soils of Tugela Ferry, a rural community near Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal. Raised by a single mother who sold crops to support his education,...
Boost your cell phone signal instantly in SA and beyond
Poor cell phone signal translates directly into lost productivity, compromised safety, and reduced revenue. At WaveBoosters, we deliver professional-grade 2G, 3G, LTE 4G, and 5G cell phone signal boosters that...
