Western Cape young farmer of the year leads with heart, innovation
As the 2025 Agri Western Cape Santam Young Farmer of the Year, Francois Rossouw Jnr is part of a new generation of producers blending tradition with forward-thinking strategies in sustainability,...
Working to the benefit of farmers
The Red Meat Producers’ Organisation works on behalf of red meat producers to ultimately improve their sustainability.
Achieving sustainability through self-reliance and organic farming
Organic and biodynamic farming practices have been used at Reyneke Wines since the early 1990s. Johan Reyneke, owner of the estate, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his production philosophy.
‘Inspiring other young people is my goal’
Noluthando Khumalo grew up in Impendle within the uMgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal at the foot of the Drakensberg. The settlement is in the catchment areas of the Mkhomazi River in...
Young farmer’s future is guided by big dreams
“Farming chose me,” says Yolanda Mbali Maphalala. Maphalala grew up in the rural community of Zwelisha in KwaZulu-Natal where agriculture is seen as a way of life.
Flying high and closing the technological gap in rural farming
Thabiso Sithole’s vision of building a fully integrated agricultural business received an injection after he was named as one of the finalists in the Metropolitan Collective Shapers Programme.
Young female farmer aims to provide affordable food and create jobs
Sphanaso Ngubane is the founder of Comet Emporia Agri-Farming, an enterprise based in the rural area of Msinga in the Umzinyathi district of KwaZulu-Natal, near Greytown. She is dedicated to...
Free State Young Farmers Committee vice-chair is raising the bar
A young Brangus stud breeder in the Free State is on a mission to open doors for other young farmers. Danielle de Kock shares her story with Farmer’s Weekly, including...
Young farmer with big dreams seeking to unlock new opportunities
In 2023, Nduduzo Mtshali registered Feather Field Broiler Enterprise, a mixed farming business in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal. He spoke to Magda du Toit about the challenges of starting out with limited...
A young farmer’s vision to enhance green spaces in KZN
Growing up in Hammersdale in KwaZulu-Natal in a family that produced vegetables in their own garden played a defining role in Sindiswa Ndlovu’s decision to embark on a career in...
Female livestock farmer a fresh voice in male-dominated arena
Linda Mthalane began her farming journey five years ago when she purchased her first cattle. She is one of the few producers breeding Simbra and Brahman cattle in the area...
Siphindile’s farming story: Structured for scale and rooted in community
As a young agripreneur, Siphindile Hlengwa is making waves in her area, but also in the broader agriculture sector. Hlengwa is the founder and director of Ndlovukazi Agriculture Multipurpose (Ndlovukazi)...
Stock farmer’s big plans to grow meat processing in KZN
Bhekumndeni Khumalo Zulu is a stock farmer with a dream. He not only wishes to be successful himself, but strongly feels that there should be a greater focus on empowering...
Blooming difficult: growing orchids for SA’s premium flower market
A high-maintenance crop, if ever there was one, orchids demand attention to detail. With over 35 years of experience in orchid production, LVG Plants combines its expertise with new advancements...
Secrets to a small mixed farming operation’s success
In an era where small to medium-sized farms are struggling to stay afloat, Charlesford Farm near Knysna is bucking the trend with a combination of traditional agriculture, value adding, and...
Young farmers take communal lands to commercial status
Farming has been a lifelong ambition for 34-year-old Siphe Singasezulu Joyi from Baziya village near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about the unique community model...
The Donkey Dairy: producing the world’s most expensive milk
Donkey milk has been dubbed ‘liquid gold’ due to its health benefits and high market value. But low production, easily interrupted when donkeys are stressed, makes donkey dairying challenging. Jesse...
Advancing the use of integrated pest management in crop production
Experts in integrated pest management are gaining importance as fruit-importing countries tighten their phytosanitary regulations. Nadine Botha, technical and commercial manager at Insectec, spoke to Magda du Toit about her...
Effortless home moving with Biddulphs
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Charting a course for your Overseas Move
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