The Top 5 Indigenous Drought-Resistant Crops to Commercialise
Climate variability and water scarcity are forcing farmers to rethink crop choices.…
“Ugly” Fruit and Veg Boxes: Fighting Food Waste and Creating Value
Food waste is a growing challenge globally, and South Africa is no…
Huku Poultry Farm: Building a Leading Egg Production Enterprise in Steenbok
Bongi Angel Mbatha and Jimmy Bhila have transformed a modest 6-hectare communal…
Rego Malao: Building a Multi-Breed Cattle Empire from Seven Heifers
Regomoditswe “Rego” Malao, the 2019 Unistel SA Stud Book Developing Stud Breeder…
South Africa’s Pork Industry on High Alert Following Foot-and-Mouth Disease Case
South Africa’s pork sector has been placed on heightened alert after a…
Setting Up a Rainwater-Fed Wicking Bed for Water-Efficient Gardening
Water scarcity and rising costs push gardeners to rethink irrigation. You need…
Urban Agriculture Policies in Major Metros: Cape Town, eThekwini and Johannesburg
Urban agriculture is increasingly recognised as a vital component of food security,…
Sihle Maseko: Transforming Challenges into Agricultural Success in the Eastern Cape
Sihle Maseko, from Burnshill Location, Keiskammahoek (Qoboqobo), is a young farmer whose…
South African Grain Producers Face Economic Pressures Despite Fair Crop Conditions
Although summer grain crops across large parts of South Africa are currently…
Plant Clinics: Where to Get Free Plant Disease Diagnosis in South Africa
South African farmers and gardeners now have access to a valuable resource…
Conservation Agriculture: Case Studies from South African Farmers
Conservation agriculture (CA) is gaining momentum in South Africa as a sustainable…
North West Launches First Beekeeping Training for Rural Youth Under NARYSEC
In an innovative move to equip rural youth with practical skills and…