The sawmill that runs on wood gas power
With renewable energy becoming necessary, could wood gasification present a viable alternative?
City girl takes on Simmentaler and sheep farming
Although Zandile Cewu grew up on a farm in the former Transkei, she never imagined she would become a full-time farmer. However, when her father died in 2013, Zandile was left in charge of two family farms. After three years of independent farming, determined Zandile has grown the farming operations and confidently faces all its challenges.
Managing a farming business in financial distress
Your farming business is in a one-way financial cul de sac. What remedies do you have at your disposal to solve the problem? Johan Botha, an attorney specialising in insolvencies, and agricultural consultant, Pietman Botha, offer some advice.
Farmers to view agriculture as an investment vehicle – Standard Bank
It’s important to plan beyond the drought in a sector that will remain a driver of economic growth & social stability.
6 tactics to achieve successful sales at the market
Fresh produce markets are available to all producers. Yet using them optimally requires know-how.
Good news for the lamb and mutton industry – consumer trends
In order to boost sales, it’s important to know your customers and what they expect.
Goats revive rural farming project
A rural development project aimed at empowering female farmers is reaching new levels of success.
Trends in animal health and veterinary services
Dr Gordon Adam, Western Cape coordinator of the Ruminant Veterinary Association of SA (RuVasa), spoke to Glenneis Kriel about developments in the sector.
Lean agriculture applied to SA
Applying lean agriculture could help SA's farmers improve operational efficiency
Success through diversity
While large farming operations appear to be growing bigger, smaller-scale farmers are becoming more diversified and are targeting niche markets. Their high-quality produce is becoming increasingly sought-after by both local and international consumers. Jay Ferreira visited Fan Olivier on Houdconstant farm.
Alpaca farming in South Africa
A passion for pet alpacas lead to the start of an alpaca farm in Wellington.
Growing opportunities with maize
Eight developing maize farmers plan to better themselves and their community through government and private assistance, hard work and a determination to equip themselves with as much knowledge as possible.
