How the SA Saddlebred has built a global reputation
How would you describe a Saddlebred horse in terms of the breed standard? The American Saddlebred is known for its refined beauty, proud presence, and...
Father and son drive diversified farming success in Limpopo
Father-and-son team Kallie Snr and Kallie Jnr of CPJ Erasmus & Seun Boerdery in Limpopo’s Letsitele Valley have built a thriving pepper enterprise in a region dominated by citrus production...
Classy Volvo XC90 not ready to lay down arms in electric race
While Volvo is moving towards complete electrification, the updated XC90 shows the Swedish carmaker values the role of hybrid technology for the time being.
Unlocking the potential of SA’s hemp industry
The cannabis hype in South Africa has been dampened by the reality of pricey compliance and start-up costs. Hemp presents the solution to both, requiring low input costs while offering...
Tompi Seleka agri college: training farmers and supporting communities
In Limpopo, about 30km from the mining town of Marble Hall and surrounded by citrus orchards, fertile farmland, and maize plantings, lies the Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, South Africa’s...
Farm security: cover all your bases
Farm security measures enforced by farmers and supporting organisations play a crucial role in preventing attacks and livestock theft. Farmers are also adopting tools to discourage criminal activity and strengthen...
Climate-resilient food production: where profit meets planet
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, taking place this month in Brazil, will highlight the role of agriculture in combatting climate change, as it becomes increasingly clear that the sector...
Case IH makes ownership easier with competitive finance offers
This flexible finance programme provides farmers with a Prime -5% variable rate, three-year term, and choice of monthly or annual instalments when buying tractors.
Veggie farmer proves success is possible on communal land
Thulani Magida is the poster child for communal farming in South Africa, demonstrating that commercial success is possible. But his journey also highlights the challenges this segment faces, providing valuable...
Solid tractor sales point to positive agricultural season ahead for SA
If there were any doubts about South African farmers’ optimism for the 2025/26 summer crop plantings, strong tractor sales should provide reassurance.
New Holland unveils the Braud 8.50L for faster, gentler grape harvesting
The powerful Braud 8.50L grape harvester is ideal for large vineyards, but is compact enough to work in smaller spaces.
Grow your own cabbage seedlings
Farmers living in communal farming regions may feel that they are unable to grow cabbages because they don’t have access to places selling seedlings. Shane Brody has a solution for...
Meet South Africa’s only herd of iconic Murray Grey cattle
Johannes and Marijke Botha’s herd of the Australian Murray Grey cattle is the only one of its kind in South Africa.
Fighting rural crime: how AfriForum empowers communities across SA
The rural safety crisis in South Africa remains dire, with farm attacks and murders on the rise. Jacques Broodryk, chief spokesperson for community safety at AfriForum, talks about how the...
Jaecoo J5 is ready to make waves
Chinese carmakers have been growing their local market share at the rate of knots over the last few years. The introduction of the Jaecoo J5 will further ensure the upward...
Opinion: we have underestimated a pillar of our economy
From my time in the National Treasury, I’ve seen how agriculture’s role in economic planning is underestimated. Too often, it is viewed as a siloed primary sector of harvests and...
