Tina responds to presidential address
In his state of the nation address on 13 February, President Jacob Zuma said agriculture is a key job driver and a provider of opportunities for entrepreneurship. He also praised the agricultural support programme, Fetsa Tlala, which was launched last year, saying it was producing brand new exporters.
‘Be patient’ – Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as game breeder, spoke at the recent Stud Game Breeders and Wildlife Ranching South Africa bursaries presentation ceremony at the Tshwane University of Technology. Ramaphosa, encouraged Dr Gert Dry, President of Wildlife Ranching SA to be patient in his dealing with government.
Barry York – Golden Breeders interview
Nan Smith interviews Barry York, a partner in the Golden breeders, breeding project about the 30 golden bulls that are being kept on a...
Geringhoff wheat header at Agritechnica
The Agritechnica show took place at the Exhibition Grounds in Hannover, Germany with 450 000 people attending during seven days. On display was this...
Farming advice for emerging farmers
Dairy farmer, William Khourie from Bosparadys farm advises emerging farmers to have mentors before they get into farming. "There is no way today you...
‘Farm workers are not vulnerable’- Rita Andreas
Farm Workers' Forum spokesperson, Rita Andreas spoke to #FWSA on the negligent use of the term 'vulnerable farm workers'. Andreas says workers are not...
Grain SA’s farmer development programme
Grain SA's provincial coordinator, Jurie Mentz talks to Lindi van Rooyen about the organisations's Study Groups Programme with emerging farmers. The programme focuses on...
18m-wide, 24-row Horsch Maestro maize planter
Mechanisation Editor, Joe Spencer, recently visited Horsch in Germany. Watch as Joe explains how the 18m-wide, 24-row Horsch Maestro maize planter folds for transport and opens, ready for planting.
Horsch Leeb PT 330 self propelled crop sprayer
Mechanisation Editor, Joe Spencer, recently visited Horsch in Germany. Watch as Joe explains how the Horsch Leeb PT 330 self propelled crop sprayer moves...
John Deere 6105M cab model
Hundreds of farmers from all over KwaZulu-Natal were present at the spectacular launch of the range of 8 Germany-assembled 6M series of John Deere...
Zim wine maker succeeds in SA
Tariro Masayiti, is SA's first black wine maker to have his wine listed in Absa's Top 10 Pinotage competition. He is the general manager...
Ant Muirhead talks no-till farming
Pioneer and veteran, of no-till farming in South Africa, Ant Muirhead, a crop farmer in the Winterton area of KwaZulu-Natal, shares his motivation for...
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