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...
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.
Mega-ranches: how to build and run one
Roelof Bezuidenhout interviews Arthur Rudman, WRSA’s rancher of the year and MD of Blaauwkrantz Farming Enterprises in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Conquering the indigenous flower market
Flowershed supplies the local and export markets with indigenous flowers. Here's how they broke into and conquered the indigenous flower market.
Financial advice for farmers
Many farmers are not only struggling with the environmental effects of the drought, but experiencing monetary difficulties. Marius Volschenk, Nedbank’s area manager of agriculture in Bloemfontein, spoke to Annelie Coleman...
The Agrico Story – innovation keeps them at the top
Agrico has served the SA farming community for more than a hundred years. HEre's how they stay ahead of the game while retaining traditional values.
Ugandan dairy industry benefits from US experts
A small dairy research farm near Gulu in northern Uganda is benefiting from the expertise of a large US-based dairy operation, Country Dairy. On a recent trip to South Africa,...
Diversifying on a small scale for reduced financial risk
Small-scale farming operations are just as exposed to risk as their larger counterparts. Diversifying production is therefore also an option on smaller farms to mitigate this risk.
Maize meal and animal feed milling – lessons from an expert
The milling operation started out of necessity. Today a successful business, here are lessons from an expert on maize meal and animal feed milling.
Oyster farming in Saldanha Bay
Oyster farming offers several advantages: it’s sustainable, has low-impact, and produces naturally organic and healthy food.
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