Mpumalanga Farmers Get New Citrus Training Boost for Better Yields and Stronger Market Access
The Mpumalanga department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs Farmer Support in Ehlanzeni District worked with the Citrus Growers Association to run a two day information sharing session…
How Farmers Can Transform Lemons into Juices, Preserves and Cleaning Products in South Africa
Lemons are a versatile crop with strong market demand across South Africa. Beyond fresh fruit sales, farmers can increase profitability by processing lemons into value-added products such as juices, preserves,…
How South African Farmers Can Add Value to Barley
Barley is one of South Africa’s versatile cereal crops, used widely for brewing beer and producing breakfast products like flakes, cereals, and malted ingredients. For farmers, adding value to barley…
South African Agriculture Ministry Intensifies Response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
South Africa’s farmers are facing one of the most severe waves of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in decades. Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, acknowledged the immense challenges confronting farmers, particularly dairy…
Free State MEC and SAPPO Join Forces to Support Small-Scale Piggery Farmers
The Free State MEC recently met with the South African Pork Producers Organisation (SAPPO) in Pretoria to strengthen support for piggery projects in the province. The meeting aimed to tackle…
Managing the Financial Stress of Farming During a Drought
Droughts are a recurring challenge for South African farmers, causing crop failures, reduced livestock productivity, and rising operational costs. Managing the financial stress that comes with prolonged dry conditions is…
SHEP Livestock Training Equips Small-Scale Farmers with Market Insights in eManzana
Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) recently conducted livestock training in eManzana, within the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality. The training focused on equipping small-scale livestock farmers with practical knowledge on…
ISUZU Adds Bold Onyx Black Option to D-MAX V-CROSS and Arctic Trucks AT35
ISUZU Motors South Africa has broadened its colour offering for the top-end D-MAX range, introducing a striking metallic Onyx Black finish for both the premium V-CROSS and the rugged Arctic Trucks AT35 models. According to Kevin Fouché,…
North West Agriculture Hosts District Symposium to Drive Innovation and Collaboration
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held its District Symposium in the JB Marks Local Municipality, Potchefstroom, bringing together key players from the agricultural sector in the…
Solar Power Boost for Mooigezicht Estates in the Hex River Valley
Minister John Steenhuisen opened a new solar power plant at Mooigezicht Estates in De Doorns in the Western Cape. The estate is a major producer and exporter of seedless table…
How Farmers Can Start a Small-Scale Fruit Jam Business in South Africa
Starting a small-scale fruit jam business in South Africa can provide farmers with an additional income stream while adding value to surplus or imperfect fruit. With growing demand for locally…
How Farmers Can Turn Table Grapes into Value-Added Export Products in South Africa
South Africa is a leading producer of table grapes, and farmers can increase profitability by turning fresh grapes into value-added export products. Processing grapes into dried fruit, juices, jams, and…
