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Balancing a short- and a long-term payoff in crop farming requires careful consideration of inputs. Johann Pistorius, who farms maize and soya bean in the Nigel area, spoke to Lindi Botha about how he doubled his yield by reducing his inputs.

DA leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his priorities for his department over the next five years, including an increased focus on biosecurity.

To grow an aquaculture concern efficiently and profitably, the quality of feed and the price point need to be correct, writes Leslie Ter Morshuizen, owner of Aquaculture Solutions.

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.

Bill Kerr says he can’t overemphasise the importance of making sure that the bean seed you purchase is disease free.

A very important part of the success of this project is an understanding of the soil food web, in other words, how organisms that live in the soil interact with plants, writes Bill Kerr.

Grassland restoration is crucial for ecosystem health. Frits van Oudtshoorn, a pasture consultant and agricultural/environmental trainer, spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about effective methods, key challenges, and the role of native plants and proper grazing management in successful restoration projects.

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 how a mentor helped establish the foundations on which he built a mixed farming operation on less than 1 500ha.

This special event is aimed at addressing various challenges faced by small-scale farmers and business owners while also providing them with information about Joburg Market and how it functions.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen can build on the foundation of the previous administration and implement a comprehensive strategy that prioritises transformation, writes Lukhanyo Nkombisa, general manager of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa’s Grower Development Company.

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As fruit-importing countries become increasingly intolerant of pest infestations and diseases posing phytosanitary risks and equally intolerant of the use of pesticides, South African fruit producers have had to revisit their pest and disease management strategies, writes Magda du Toit.