Eastern Cape Veterinarian Investigates Facial Eczema in Dairy Cattle Linked to Ryegrass
Since 2022, an Eastern Cape veterinarian has been studying the effects of sporidesmin poisoning in dairy cows grazing on ryegrass during the summer months. Sporidesmin, a mycotoxin produced by the…
Limpopo Agriculture Department Expands 2025/26 Planting Season Support for Farmers
As the rainy season takes hold across Limpopo, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has stepped up its 2025/26 planting season farmer support programme. This period matters most for…
How Farmers Can Turn Kiwifruit into Juice, Jam and Snacks in South Africa
Kiwifruit production in South Africa has grown steadily, offering farmers not only fresh fruit sales but also opportunities to add value through juice, jam, and snack products. By processing kiwifruit…
How Farmers Can Turn Brazil Nuts into Premium Export Products in South Africa
Brazil nuts are a high-value crop with strong demand in international markets. For South African farmers, turning raw Brazil nuts into premium export products offers a pathway to higher income,…
Sherwin van Wyk: How One Winemaker is Uplifting Families and Transforming South African Vineyards
For Sherwin van Wyk, wine is more than a product; it is a platform for change. As founder of Brothers in Vines, he combines winemaking expertise with a commitment to…
Mpumalanga Officials Gain Hands-On Nematology Skills to Support Local Farmers
Three officials from the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs recently completed a week-long Basic Crash Course in Nematology from 8 to 12 December 2025 at…
ECRDA Takes Provincial Treasury on Groundbreaking Tour of Eastern Cape Rural Farming Projects
Last week, the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) hosted an oversight visit for the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury, highlighting some of the province’s most important rural development projects. The…
How Farmers Can Turn Mung Beans into Packaged Snacks in South Africa
Mung beans are an underutilized crop in South Africa with high nutritional value and growing demand in the health food sector. Farmers who process mung beans into packaged snacks can…
Ukuvuka Ekuseni Cooperative Emerges as a Leading Agribusiness in Sarah Baartman District
A once-informal family project in Hankey has grown into one of the Sarah Baartman district’s most promising agribusiness ventures. Ukuvuka Ekuseni Agricultural Primary Cooperative, founded in 2015 by Tommy Thys,…
How Farmers Can Turn Pumpkin into Snacks, Purees and Seed Products in South Africa
Pumpkins are a versatile crop with significant potential for value addition in South Africa. Many farmers sell pumpkins as fresh produce at low margins, but transforming them into snacks, purees,…
How Farmers Can Turn Cherries into Juices, Jams and Snacks in South Africa
Cherries are a high value crop with strong demand, but fresh fruit sales carry risk. The shelf life is short and prices fluctuate. Value addition allows you to extend shelf…
Phumlani Njabulo Ngema: Empowering South Africa’s Future Farmers
Phumlani Njabulo Ngema is a passionate and dedicated farmer committed to shaping the future of agriculture in South Africa. Born in Durban and raised on his grandmother’s small farm in…
