Kynoplus Pro helps your crops absorb more nitrogen
Nitrogen is a vital nutrient in grain production, directly influencing both yield and overall plant health. This article takes a closer look at nitrogen use efficiency - what it is,...
Courses in rice milling and optical sorting for Africa
The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Center (GPIC) in Kano, Nigeria, is offering beginner-friendly and advanced courses aimed at individuals and companies across Africa looking to improve their proficiency in rice...
Fighting hunger, one meal at a time: the story of SA Harvest’s impact
A Harvest is revolutionising the fight against hunger in South Africa by rescuing surplus food from going to waste, redistributing it to vulnerable communities, and tackling systemic issues like food...
Does the classification system help consumers buy the tastiest meat?
The current carcass classification system used in South Africa does not determine the quality of an animal’s meat, and can be misleading to consumers. As such, there have been calls...
Winemaking on an old Cape Town farm
From politics to premium wines, the Graaff family continues to make its mark. Sir De Villiers Graaff, Fourth Baronet of the family and De Grendel Wine Estate, spoke to Brian...
Choose Pannar as a partner for your agricultural journey
As a farmer, there are numerous strategies you can implement independently to boost productivity in the short term. This includes using quality inputs like fertilisers and improved seeds and adopting...
Smart technology: using remote irrigation control to gain an edge
When Rentia Boerdery in the Free State, needed to install a system to irrigate fields from a storage dam on a piece of their land with drier soil, they turned to...
The rise and rise of WeGrow Piggery
WeGrow Piggery started with a 600-sow unit, and has since increased its herd to 1 300 sows. With a feed mill in the pipeline, WeGrow looks set to continue on...
A legacy of growth and innovation
Pride Milling, a leader in South Africa’s maize industry, continues to grow through innovation, strategic expansion, and strong leadership under the guidance of CEO Jorrie Jordaan.
Building relationships to ensure longevity
Hendrik Eksteen, CEO of Grow Fresh Produce Agents, says maintaining farmer relationships is key to the company’s success.
A business passionate about upliftment
HarvestFresh Farms and Thebe Investment Corporation are committed not only to growing this already-thriving business but uplifting the community in the process.
Funding and technical support put new enterprises on the market
Strategic collaborations have enabled some Eastern Cape partnerships to develop and commercialise products aimed at health-conscious South Africans.
From beer to botanicals: the surprising potential uses for hops waste
Preserve Botanica is pioneering research into upcycling hops waste. CEO Wanda du Plessis spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the company’s groundbreaking findings and their potential impact on the industry.
How a food forest is helping an Eastern Cape community escape food insecurity
Bakhusele Mathupha is the founder of Phawu Likum AgriPak, a rural agroecology co-operative based in the small town of kuGatyane in the Eastern Cape. Through this initiative, he has introduced...
The Agrico T1000 Ripper: a durable solution for effective tillage
At York Farm, just a stone’s throw from Ellisras in Limpopo, Johan van der Linde takes great pride in running his farm with the help of Agrico’s high-quality products and...
Considering a wind energy lease?
Wind energy is now recognised as an essential part of South Africa’s energy mix. This is good news for farmers and other landowners, who may generate additional income by leasing...
Farmable improves farm management efficiency for Bekker Group
Janus de Klerk of the Bekker Group explains how Farmable has improved farm management across citrus, wheat, and canola operations. The app simplifies compliance, task management, and data analysis.
Wine estate succeeds with focus on quality over quantity
In this article, Brian Berkman visits the picturesque Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in Hermanus, where the team consistently looks for a perfect product in smaller quantities rather than an...
Flying the flag for female Cap Classique winemakers
Brian Berkman visited Klein Botrivier Farm, on Karwyderskraal Road in the Overberg’s Bot River, to learn about Melissa Genevieve Nelsen’s Méthode Cap Classique winemaking.
Vrymansfontein demonstrates almond farming’s potential in SA
South Africa’s almond industry stands on the brink of a new era filled with growth and opportunity, thanks to the country’s favorable climate and soil conditions. More farmers are entering...
