Top farmer relies on Agrico’s irrigation systems
Groot Phesantekraal Boerdery, located near Durbanville along the Diepe River, has a rich history spanning generations. Their Vissershok farm is one of the oldest in South Africa and the country’s...
Sugar-free fruit drink for the health-conscious
Jan Strydom, operations manager at ONE54 South Africa, spoke to Marinda Louw-Coetzee about the launch of A1 Fruit Water, a natural sparkling fruit water.
Living in a smart agri village
Octavia Avesca Spandiel visited Crossways Farm Village, South Africa’s first contemporary new rural town and smart village near Gqeberha, showcasing its focus on community, conservation, and agriculture.
How a mixed communal farm crossed the commercial threshold
According to Vincent Mhlonitshwa, making the transition from a communal to a successful commercial farmer requires mentorship. Mike Burgess visited him near Elliot in the Eastern Cape to better understand...
Agrico: over 100 years of innovation
Agrico is a well-known name in the farming community across Southern Africa. It’s a family business with a passion for agriculture and farmers and the aspiration to make our beautiful...
Becoming a world leader in olive oil production
De Rustica Olive Estate Collection Coratina was crowned the best olive oil in the world at the EVOOLEUM Awards in Spain last year. Glenneis Kriel visited the estate to learn...
Hollard unveils new brand repositioning strategy
Hollard Group, the largest privately owned insurance company in South Africa, is taking the doom and gloom out of insurance with its new campaign payoff line: ‘Insure your unsure’.
Award-winning farmer achieves success through diversified business
The Agricultural Writers SA National Farmer of the Year 2023, Dewald te Water, runs a diversified agriculture and construction business in Mpumalanga. Growing the business from scratch, he has proved...
South African company champions sustainable palm oil production
Palm oil has been heavily criticised due to the unsustainable practices used in its cultivation. But this is beginning to change, says Jannie Myburgh, senior manager of trading oils procurement...
RenEnergy powers agriculture with solar solutions
South Africa's agriculture sector, vital to the economy, faces significant energy challenges. Rising electricity costs, supply issues, and the need for sustainable practices have driven demand for reliable and efficient...
Keerom Farming achieves no-till success with Bontera products
Keerom Farming, led by Vilhelm Erichsen, has transformed its practices through no-till farming with Bontera products. This innovative approach enhances soil health, crop yields, and sustainability.
Agrico partners with Nedbank to mitigate water scarcity in SA
South Africa faces increasing water scarcity, severely impacting agriculture. Efficient irrigation systems, like Agrico's centre-pivot technology, are crucial for optimising water use.
Try Blitz fertiliser and see the results!
As the name suggests, Blitz is a fertiliser that speedily boosts the germination, emergence and early growth phase of plants.
Co-operative empowers deaf communities through agriculture
Matebogo Victoria leads the VoiceOut Deaf Cooperative, creating job opportunities in agriculture for the deaf community while championing empowerment and inclusion.
Hard work pays off for hydroponic producers
Neither 29-year-old Juan Rabe nor 30-year-old Rowan Delport grew up on a farm, yet they’ve achieved great success with their fresh produce business through hydroponic production. They spoke to Glenneis...
Entrepreneur turns traditional ginger beer into thriving business
Meet Mpho Mohaswa, an inspiring entrepreneur who transitioned from a successful corporate career in the oil and gas industry to the world of agro-processing. She has turned a cherished South...
Achieve soil health with Kynoch’s fertilisers
Humans are dependent on the soil to produce food and fibre for themselves, feed for livestock, and, of late, contributing to the energy supply with crops grown primarily for biofuels.
Land ownership no obstacle for this olive oil and wine producer
Mac Mabidilala is proof that you don’t need to own land to start in agriculture. He shares how he turned his dreams into reality by producing premium wines and olive...
Mastering the complexities of medical cannabis production
The production of medical cannabis calls for extreme attention to detail and precision, as well as compliance with intricate legislative requirements and official demands. It also calls for perseverance, as...
How to become a fresh produce powerhouse – lessons from Spain
The Almería region in Spain is proof of what can be achieved when the whole agriculture sector stands united to work towards a mutually beneficial goal. Returning from a recent...
