KwaZulu-Natal Hosts 2-Day Agritourism Training to Boost Farm-Based Tourism
Agritourism Africa, in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) under the DIVAGRI Project, hosted a 2-day agritourism training in KwaZulu-Natal aimed at equipping farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs with skills…
Enartis and Parsec Join Forces to Redefine the Future of Winemaking
In a move set to transform the oenology industry, Enartis S.r.l., a global leader in wine production technologies, has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Parsec S.r.l., an Italian centre of excellence…
KwaZulu-Natal Hosts Second Provincial Stakeholder Engagement for National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan
The Agricultural Research Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, successfully hosted the second provincial stakeholder engagement for the National…
From Crops to Clean Energy: How Zinhle Ngidi Is Turning Seeds Into Biofuel
A young farmer’s curiosity and determination to break away from traditional crops has blossomed into a green revolution. Zinhle Ngidi, born in Nkandla and now based in Durban, is at the…
Limpopo Agriculture HoD Strengthens Collaboration with Banareng ba-Sekororo Traditional Authority
The Head of Department (HoD) for Limpopo’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD), Mme Mpho Mashamba, visited the Banareng ba-Sekororo Traditional Authority under Maruleng Local Municipality to strengthen partnerships…
From Family Farm to Agripreneur Powerhouse: How 27-Year-Old Neo Siphesihle Mdluli is Changing the Farming Game
Growing up amidst the rolling fields and bustling barns of her family farm in Zuurbekom, Neo Siphesihle Mdluli never imagined she would become one of the Eastern Cape’s rising agripreneurs. Yet,…
5 Climate-Resilient Farming Practices for Drought-Stricken Regions
Southern Africa’s farmers are facing a growing threat from prolonged droughts, unpredictable rainfall, and rising temperatures. These conditions are reshaping how food is produced, especially in semi-arid regions where water…
How to Manage Feed Costs for Livestock During Drought
Droughts continue to challenge livestock farmers across South Africa. When grazing conditions deteriorate and water becomes scarce, feed costs rise sharply. Managing those costs effectively can determine whether a farm…
National RPO Joins Foot-and-Mouth Disease Discussion at Stellenbosch University Woordfees
The National Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) participated in a panel discussion titled “The Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa” at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Woordfees on Saturday. The…
South Africa’s Horticulture Sector Strengthened by Biosecurity, Finance and Innovation
South Africa’s horticulture sector has emerged as one of the country’s most successful agricultural industries, expanding by more than 120,000 hectares over the past decade. Exports are projected to grow…
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.…
