Eastern Cape Launches Major Irrigation Revitalisation Drive to Restore Farming Potential
Yesterday Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe officially launched the revitalisation of irrigation schemes in the province. The programme aims to restore agricultural production and revive what she described as…
Carbon Farming in South Africa: Can You Actually Get Paid for It?
Carbon farming is gaining attention across South Africa as farmers look for new income streams and more resilient production systems. The main question many farmers ask is whether carbon farming…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Inspects Bhambanana Red Meat Abattoir as Renovations Begin
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s MEC, Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, recently visited the Bhambanana Red Meat Abattoir in Jozini to assess infrastructure functionality and promote transparency and accountability.…
North West Women Empowered Through Agricultural Tool Donation in Kabe Village
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has delivered essential agricultural tools to women in Kabe village outside Mahikeng, offering renewed hope and practical support. This initiative aims to…
South African Agriculture in 2026: Innovation as the Path to Resilience and Growth
As South African farmers prepare for 2026, the season ahead brings both pressure and potential. Agriculture remains a core pillar of food security, rural employment and export income. Farmers must…
Ethical Hunting and Game Ranch Management as a Conservation Tool
Ethical hunting and responsible game ranch management play a measurable role in modern conservation. When applied correctly, these practices protect wildlife, restore habitats, and support rural economies. You achieve conservation…
Minister Steenhuisen Warns Farmers: Legal Challenges Could Threaten FMD Vaccine Rollout
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has issued a strong warning to South African farmers, cautioning that ongoing legal disputes could disrupt the national Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign. The…
Robotics in Fruit Packing: The Future of the Deciduous Fruit Industry
The deciduous fruit industry in South Africa is increasingly turning to robotics and automation to improve efficiency, reduce labour costs, and maintain high-quality standards. Technologies such as robotic sorting, grading,…
Making and Selling Fermented Foods from Home: A Guide for Farmers
Fermented foods are gaining attention for their health benefits, long shelf life, and market potential. For small-scale farmers and homesteaders, products like sauerkraut and kombucha offer a way to diversify…
Wendy Moshakga: Building Seratego Farms From Zero Through Grit and Vision
Wendy Moshakga is a young, self taught farmer from Moletjie Ga, Rammetloana, in Limpopo. She is the founder and driving force behind Seratego Farms, an emerging agricultural business rooted in…
The Threat of Parthenium Weed and How to Stop Its Spread
Parthenium weed is one of the most aggressive invasive plants threatening agriculture, livestock, biodiversity, and human health. Known scientifically as Parthenium hysterophorus, this fast spreading weed has become a serious…
The State of Farm Worker Housing and Ethical Employment Practices
Farm worker housing and ethical employment practices are critical issues in agriculture, impacting both productivity and the wellbeing of employees. Across South Africa and globally, farm workers face challenges related…
