Trial and error, good relationships: key to veggie farmer’s success
Since he started farming in 2017, Gauteng vegetable farmer Jaco Botes has gone through a process of trial and error to find the right mix of crops, the best cultivars,...
Pet-friendly family accommodation in Gauteng
Escape the daily stresses of life in this peaceful environment embedded in nature, where hiking trails, a picnic spot on the hill and much more are available to guests.
Good chillies for making a fiery hot sauce
There is a distinct fruity aroma associated with the Capsicum frutescens species of chilli pepper, and it’s also quite pungent.
Plush Omoda C9 not too fancy for a proper street fight
Omoda made a big splash with the introduction of the C9 PHEV, parading it around as a fashion accessory at high-profile events. But there is a hardcore performance side to...
Focus on Auctions and Auctioneering: Broll Auctions and Sales
Broll Auctions and Sales focuses on auctions and private treaty sales of real estate across South Africa, with expertise in commercial and industrial properties, retail and mixed-use developments, farms and...
Farming with friends: Marman’s companion planting philosophy
Angelo Marman is a farmer with big dreams for himself and his community. He knows, however, that these dreams will only bear fruit with the help of the right companions,...
Vital livestock injection and sterility knowledge
To keep your livestock healthy and disease-free, it’s essential to adhere to sterile procedures and proper techniques when administering injections.
Sold! Learning the auction lingo
Experiencing your first livestock auction can be intimidating. The energy is high and the auctioneer’s chant can be confusing. Auctioneers Vincent Pike and Jan Mostert share tips on reading catalogues...
The indispensable role of a property valuator
When buying or selling a farm, one factor can make or break the deal: value. Emotion skews judgement, with sellers overestimating their land and buyers underbidding. In a market driven...
Understanding South Africa’s animal identification laws
Corine Steyn, manager liaison at the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation, spoke to Cobus du Plessis about the importance of branding animals and the regulations that govern this practice in South...
Karoo seed onions perform well on the global market
Seed onion production is proving a valuable drought risk mitigation strategy for several farmers in the Karoo Highlands of the Northern Cape, around Williston, Fraserburg, and Calvinia. Hannes Esterhuyse spoke...
Joint ventures to reactivate underutilised farms in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean farmer Dan Burger is involved in 13 joint farming ventures with beneficiaries of that country's land reform programme, an initiative the government is championing to address the underutilisation of...
The Tree House Boutique Hotel: a green point sanctuary
Brian Berkman escapes into the lush green oasis that’s only moments from the city.
A practical guide to managing pigs through the phases
Dr Dorothea Mostert, veterinarian at CSVet, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about practical strategies for managing pigs from weaning to finisher phases, highlighting nutrition, environment, and welfare as key drivers...
Suzuki ‘half-loaf’ will put in a full shift
The Nissan NP200 has been replaced by all sorts of alternatives, including one-tonner single cabs, converted SUVs, and cargo hatchbacks. However, the most interesting of the lot is a unique...
The integrated pest management journey
Martin Booyens, InteliGro’s biological solutions technical specialist, spoke at the Bio-Alliance SA-Brazil 2025 Conference in Pretoria, hosted by the South African Bioproducts Organisation and the Brazilian Embassy, outlining steps to...
From Kamhlushwa to cutting-edge research
Lucia Zinzi Ndlala’s path into agriculture began as a quiet childhood curiosity in her Kamhlushwa garden, watching her mother plant, tend, and harvest. That early spark grew into a career...
Growing a generation of agricultural changemakers
Raised in the village of Shimawusa in Giyani, Limpopo, Dr Tlangelani Baloyi’s passion for agriculture began beside his mother in the local irrigation scheme. What started as a chore became...
Strategies needed to attract more African agri graduates to farming
Edwin Muturi, who holds a BSc in agribusiness management from the University of Nairobi in Kenya, is questioning why some agriculture graduates in Africa don’t pursue farmwork.
How rural roots and a bursary fuelled one man’s agricultural mission
Reggie Mchunu’s roots run deep in the farming soils of Tugela Ferry, a rural community near Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal. Raised by a single mother who sold crops to support his education,...
