Second call for applications: Farmers support towards commercialisation
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in partnership with the National Treasury Jobs Fund invites suitably qualified farmers to apply for support from the DALRRD/Jobs Fund...
An active retirement awaits
Retiring young at heart is easy when you’re offered the right environment. Just ask the residents at The Retreat Retirement Estate in Pretoria East, who believe that an active retirement...
How batteries boost reliability of renewable energy
The increase in electricity tariffs and Eskom’s inability to provide enough power for the country makes investing in renewable energy even more attractive for farmers and agro-processing.
A sustainable lifestyle on a small, off-the-grid farm
After spending seven years in Zithulele and three in Cebe in rural Eastern Cape, Karen and Roger Galloway bought Heartwood Homestead, a small farm close to East London. Here, they...
Driving transformation in the citrus industry
Shaun Brown, owner of Eden Agri packhouse, has brought together a group of citrus producers from the Kat River Valley to collaborate on creating a better future for the area...
Opportunities for SA in Botswana dairy industry
The Botswana dairy industry produces about seven million litres of milk annually, while more than 53 million litres will be imported in 2020/21.
How two brothers built a R100-million farming business in 10 years
Riaan Strydom and his brother have managed to grow a small family farm into a huge, diversified farming business. He spoke to Wouter Kriel about their constant search for new...
Making sense of your data
Farmers often collect information in silos, with data standing alone. IQ Logistica, however, provides the perfect solution to this problem: a platform that consolidates data to give farmers a complete...
Crime should not be your only safety concern
When we speak about safety on farms, many South Africans will probably automatically think ‘crime’, but ensuring the safety of your property, staff and family entails far more than farm...
Understanding fuel hedging contracts
In this article, Daniella Keet, head of commercial structured finance solutions advisory at FNB, explains the basics of hedging, and more specifically, how this financial instrument can be used to...
How SA farmers can benefit from Israeli tech
Israeli technology in agricultural production can be hugely useful to South African farmers. These technologies range from decreasing water usage to improving propagation.
Senwes reaffirms commitment to finance black farmers
After the successful approval of the merger between the Senwes and the Suidwes Group during 2020, Senwes is entering year two of three years emanating from the merger approval conditions...
Debunking insurance myths
Insurance policies can be tedious and difficult to understand. Hollard explains what to look out for in your policy and how to claim.
The fascinating history of Amorentia Nursery
Amorentia Nursery in Limpopo has been producing high-quality macadamia trees for well over four decades. This article explores how this unique nursery was established.
Breeding bobaas boerboels
Beverli Katz, one of South Africa’s top Boerboel breeders, claimed the prestigious national award of SA Stud Book Stud Herd of the Year for other species in 2020. In addition, her...
Data: key to empowering Africa’s women farmers
Women play a vital role in Africa’s agriculture sector, growing about 70% of the continent’s food. Yet Africa’s smallholder women farmers come up against various barriers that limit their potential as...
Starting an essential oils enterprise from scratch
After attending a farmers’ day in 2018, Oniccah and Naledi Nkoe decided to start farming herbal plants to produce essential oils. They have since expanded plantings and launched their own...
Standard Bank provides relief to business and agriculture insurance clients
Standard Insurance Limited will reduce its insurance premiums to small and agriculture clients by 30% over the next three months.
Superior goats and award-winning cheeses
Rina Belcher runs Belnori Boutique Cheesery, a Saanen goat-breeding and cheesemaking operation near Bapsfontein in Gauteng. Pieter Dempsey spoke to her about raising her animals and creating a diverse range...
Snails: an industry filled to the brim with opportunities
Snail-breeding enterprise CSC Heliculture began as a small-scale operation, but now business is booming thanks to growth in the market. Co-owner Christiaan Jooste spoke to Pieter Dempsey about the company’s...
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