Agrico Brings Cutting-Edge Irrigation to North-West University, Inspiring Farmers and Students
Agrico proudly participated in this year’s Combined Congress at North-West University (NWU), highlighting its role in advancing practical agricultural research. The company presented irrigation-focused insights using one of its newly…
Lamla Nokhubeka: A Young Farmer’s Success Story Driving Jobs and Community Growth
Lamla Nokhubeka, a young farmer managing Kibiti Farming in Upper Gxulu near Keiskamahoek, is turning opportunity into tangible results. Backed by structured finance support from the Eastern Cape Rural Development…
South Africa Steps Up Response to Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
Minister John Steenhuisen recently spoke to Carte Blanche to detail South Africa’s strategy to contain the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. The government is taking a multi-pronged approach,…
Artificial Insemination in Cattle: Is It Worth It for Small-Scale Farmers?
Artificial insemination (AI) in cattle is a reproductive technology that allows farmers to improve herd genetics without maintaining bulls on-site. For small-scale farmers, AI offers the opportunity to access high-quality…
Raising Small Livestock: Goats, Sheep and Poultry on Limited Space
Raising small livestock such as goats, sheep, and poultry is an effective way to generate income and provide food even on limited land. Urban, peri-urban, and small-scale farmers can use…
Bonsmara Cattle Explained: Why They Dominate South African Beef Farming
Bonsmara cattle are a cornerstone of South African beef farming, widely recognized for their adaptability, high fertility, and superior meat quality. Developed in South Africa in the 1940s, the Bonsmara…
Urban and Peri-Urban Farming: What You Can Grow or Raise on 1 Acre
Urban and peri-urban farming has become a practical solution for food security, income generation, and sustainable living. With just 1 acre of land, you can produce a variety of crops…
Lumpy Skin Disease in South Africa: Symptoms, Prevention & Recovery
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a viral disease affecting cattle in South Africa, with significant economic implications for farmers. The disease is caused by the capripoxvirus and is highly contagious…
From Job Loss to Liquid Gold: How Calab Baloyi Built a Sunflower Oil Business in Orange Farm
Calab Baloyi is an entrepreneur from Orange Farm in Johannesburg who turned adversity into opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. After losing his corporate sales job, he faced financial strain and…
Commercial Livestock Farming: Cattle, Sheep and Goats on 50–100 Hectares
Commercial livestock farming on 50–100 hectares offers farmers the opportunity to generate significant income while maintaining manageable herd sizes. This scale of farming allows for efficient rotational grazing, pasture management,…
The Economic Impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease on South African Farmers
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains one of the most significant threats to livestock farming in South Africa. The highly contagious viral disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and…
Turning Farm Waste Into Profitable Charcoal: Given Ngwamba’s Agricultural Innovation
After years of unemployment, sound engineer graduate Given Ngwamba created his own opportunity in 2019 by turning farm waste into a thriving business. He began producing charcoal using sugar cane…
