National RPO Engages at AgriSA Atlas Congress 2025 to Support South African Producers
The National Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) continues to support business organisations that safeguard the interests of South African producers. In line with this mission, Dr. Frikkie Maré, CEO of…
How to Use Greywater Systems for Irrigation in Water-Scarce South Africa
Water scarcity continues to affect households and farmers across South Africa. As droughts become more frequent and municipal water supplies tighten, greywater systems are emerging as practical tools for irrigation.…
From Mount Fletcher to Market Leader: How 27-Year-Old Nosipho Vuthela is Revolutionizing Farming in the Eastern Cape
Meet Nosipho Vuthela, a 27-year-old trailblazer from Mount Fletcher, Upper Ngxasha, who is rewriting the rules of farming in the Eastern Cape. Her journey began at the Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry…
North West Department of Agriculture Boosts Food Security with Boer Goat Support
In celebration of Food Security Month and ahead of this year’s Provincial Commemoration of World Food Day on 23 October 2025 at Kgakala Township in Leeudoringstad, the North West Department…
ARC-OVR and GAAHT Host Successful Mini Congress on Animal Disease Control
The Agricultural Research Council’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC-OVR) and the Gauteng Association of Animal Health Technicians (GAAHT) recently hosted a Mini Congress that brought together animal health professionals from across…
7 Best YouTube Channels for Learning DIY Farming Techniques in South Africa
Farming is growing fast in South Africa as more people turn to small-scale and backyard agriculture. Whether you want to grow vegetables, raise chickens, or start a homestead, YouTube offers…
A Guide to Renosterveld Restoration for Farmers in the Overberg
Renosterveld, a unique vegetation type in the Overberg region, is one of South Africa’s most threatened ecosystems. Historically cleared for agriculture and livestock grazing, it now survives in fragmented patches.…
DARDLEA Hosts Citrus Information Day in Collaboration with Industry Partners
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) collaborated with the Citrus Grower Association (CGA), Grower Development Company, and Citrus Research International (CRI) to host a highly…
Free State MECs Strengthen Agricultural Partnerships to Boost Wool and Crop Value Chains
Free State MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Elzabe Rockman, and MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ketso Makume, attended a high-level strategic meeting with the…
South Africa’s Farm Products that Pay Off the Most in 2025: According to NAMC Farm-to-Retail Price Spread (FTRPS) Report
By 2025, small and medium-scale farmers in South Africa have a clear roadmap to profitability, thanks to the latest NAMC Farm-to-Retail Price Spread (FTRPS) report. The report tracks how much of the…
Northern Cape Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform Department: Driving Sustainable Growth
The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform plays a central role in promoting sustainable development across the province. Its mandate covers agricultural productivity, environmental…
From Information Science to Seedling Success: Pauline Mahlare’s Farming Journey
Despite her academic background in Information Science, Pauline Mahlare discovered her true passion lay in farming. After completing her BSc in Information Science at the University of Pretoria, she realized that agriculture…
