Maximizing a Single Acre: Combining Vegetables, Herbs and Chickens
Farming a single acre efficiently requires careful planning and creative strategies. One of the most effective approaches is combining vegetables, herbs, and chickens on the same plot. This integrated system…
From Drought to Record Rains: Grain Industry Overhauls Crop Estimates After Massive Yield Swings
The past two production seasons exposed the volatility of modern grain farming in South Africa. One season brought a severe mid summer drought, while the next delivered excessive rainfall during…
Roubel Thomas Sets Record in Irrigated Soybean Yields at Riviera Farm
Roubel Thomas manages grain production at Riviera, one of Sitrusrand’s farms near Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape. While Sitrusrand is best known for citrus in the Sundays River Valley, its…
5 South African Women Driving The Future Of Forestry Through Science
To mark the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched two initiatives celebrating women in forestry, encouraging more women to pursue careers in STEM,…
Financing Options for Emerging Livestock Farmers in South Africa
Emerging livestock farmers in South Africa face unique challenges when trying to establish and expand their operations. Access to finance is one of the most critical barriers, as starting or…
MEC Elzabe “Mmabatho” Rockman Joins Minister Nyhontso in Handover of Land to Emerging Farmers
MEC Elzabe “Mmabatho” Rockman joined Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr. Mzwanele Nyhontso, in Bethlehem on 09 February 2026 for the handover of 58 land allocations, including 48…
South Africa Produces First Locally Made Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines in Over 20 Years
Scientists at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) have completed the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines in more than two decades at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research…
Agroforestry on 10 Hectares: Combining Trees, Crops and Livestock
Agroforestry is a sustainable farming practice that combines trees, crops, and livestock on the same piece of land, creating a productive and environmentally friendly system. On a 10-hectare farm, this…
AgriSETA Welcomes Professor Puffy Soundy as New Board Chairperson
AgriSETA has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Professor Puffy Soundy as the new Chairperson of the Accounting Authority, effective 27 January 2026. This marks a new…
South Africa Gains Market Access for Fresh Table Grapes to South Korea
As South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to assert itself as a key driver of economic growth, a major milestone has been achieved for the country’s table grape industry. Minister of…
Improving Calving Rates in Harsh South African Environments
Raising cattle in harsh South African environments presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining high calving rates. Heat stress, poor-quality forage, water scarcity, and disease pressure all affect…
Mopani District Strengthens Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Measures
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mopani District has stepped up measures to prevent Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) after the disease was declared a national state of…
