Drone Technology Revolutionising Agriculture: Mapping, Spraying and Monitoring
Drone technology is transforming modern agriculture by providing farmers with innovative tools to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost productivity. From mapping fields to spraying crops and monitoring plant health,…
LDARD MEC Leads Back-to-School Agricultural Crusade at Merensky Agricultural Academy
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Ms Nakedi Kekana, visited Merensky Agricultural Academy in Tzaneen, Mopani District, as part of the Back-to-School Agricultural Crusade. The visit forms…
Government Grants and Funding for New Farmers in South Africa – Updated 2025
New farmers in South Africa face many start‑up costs, from land preparation and equipment to seed and livestock purchase. Fortunately, government grants and funding programmes exist to help emerging growers…
Boran Cows Form the Backbone of Successful Crossbreeding Programmes in the Northern Cape
BJ and Johan Visser of Vaalkamdor Boran Stud in the Hopetown, Douglas, and Prieska region emphasise the importance of a strong foundation when building a herd. “With a strong cow…
SA Canegrowers Warns Sugar Tax Threatens Local Industry Amid Surge in Imports
South Africa’s sugar industry is under mounting pressure as imported sugar floods the market, and SA Canegrowers is calling on the government to scrap the sugar tax to protect local…
Tiger Heart Calf Deaths Surge as FMD Outbreaks Deepen Crisis for South African Farmers
South African livestock producers are reporting a sharp increase in sudden calf deaths linked to a condition known as tiger heart. The surge is closely associated with active foot-and-mouth disease…
Sustainable Feed Alternatives for Cattle During Drought
Drought conditions pose a serious challenge for cattle farmers, reducing pasture availability and increasing feed costs. Finding sustainable alternatives to traditional forage is essential to maintain herd health and productivity.…
Managing Fusarium Wilt TR4 Threat to the Cavendish Banana Industry
Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) poses a serious threat to the global Cavendish banana industry, including South Africa’s banana farms. TR4 is a soil-borne fungus that attacks banana plants’…
Growing Avocados in Limpopo: A Complete Guide from Planting to Export
Limpopo is one of South Africa’s prime regions for avocado production, thanks to its warm climate, well-drained soils, and access to export markets. Avocados have become a high-value crop for…
How to Build a Keyhole Garden for High-Yield Vegetable Production
A keyhole garden is a practical method for growing vegetables in limited space while using less water and organic waste. It consists of a raised circular bed with a narrow…
South Africa’s Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Enters Critical Phase
South Africa’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has reached a pivotal stage as the government moves to protect the national livestock herd. Minister John Steenhuisen is set to provide a…
Wayne Porter on the Legacy and Impact of Brahman Cattle in South Africa
Brahman cattle have earned a reputation as one of South Africa’s most resilient and economically valuable breeds. Wayne Porter, president of the Brahman Breeders’ Society of South Africa, explains that…
