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…
Agriculture in 2026: Innovation, Opportunity and a Career for the Future
In 2026, agriculture is no longer limited to planting and harvesting crops.…
KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture Support Strengthens Farmers in the 2025/26 Planting Season
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has stepped up farmer…
Succession Planning for Family Farms in South Africa
Family farms are the backbone of South Africa’s agricultural sector, but transitioning…
Dairy Sheep and Goats: Producing Cheese for a Niche Market
Producing cheese from sheep and goat milk is a growing niche in…