LDARD Strengthens Small Stock Production Skills Among Kalkspruit Farmers
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD), in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council and the South African Police Service, recently conducted a Small Stock Farmers training in…
Safe and Effective Pesticide Spraying Practices to Prevent Drift
Pesticide spraying is an essential practice in modern agriculture, helping farmers control pests, protect crops, and improve yields. However, improper application can lead to pesticide drift, which occurs when chemicals…
Mental Health for Farmers: Managing Stress, Drought and Isolation
Farming is a demanding profession that combines long hours, physical labour, and constant exposure to unpredictable conditions. Many farmers face financial pressure, extreme weather, and market uncertainty, which can take…
Free State MEC Engages Farmers on Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Sector Challenges in Botshabelo
Free State MEC for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Elzabe Rockman, held a Farmer’s Engagement session at Lenyora la Thuto Secondary School in Botshabelo. The session…
Vuyolwethu Mrwata Builds Scalable Farming Systems Through Licebo Harvest
Vuyolwethu Mrwata, a Mail and Guardian Power of Women awardee and first runner-up at the 2025 Gauteng Young Entrepreneur Awards, is the founder of Licebo Harvest, a Pretoria-based horticulture farm…
Smart Fencing and Livestock Tracking: Modern Solutions to Prevent Stock Theft
Stock theft remains a significant challenge for farmers across South Africa, affecting livelihoods, reducing income, and increasing operational costs. Smart fencing and livestock tracking systems are emerging as effective solutions…
Drought-Resistant Fodder Crops: Spekboom and Old Man Saltbush for Sustainable Livestock Farming
South African farmers are increasingly turning to drought-resistant fodder crops to maintain livestock productivity in the face of climate change. Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) and Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) are…
IDC and Agri X Launch Fusion Meat Value Chain Series to Support South African Farmers
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has partnered with Agri X to launch the Fusion Meat Value Chain series, an initiative aimed at supporting South African farmers and strengthening the red…
Mpumalanga Poultry Farmers Attend Basic Broiler and Layer Management Training to Boost Local Production
Scores of poultry farmers from across Victor Khanye Local Municipality recently attended a detailed Basic Broiler and Layer Management Training at the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and…
Lebogang Mashigo: The Woman Redefining Agriculture, One Egg at a Time
Lebogang Mashigo is more than a founder — she is a force. In a sector where resilience, innovation, and leadership are non-negotiable, Mashigo stands tall as an agripreneur, commercial farmer,…
Limpopo Farmers Receive Targeted Training in Small Stock Production to Boost Rural Development
In a collaborative initiative, the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD), the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), and the South African Police Service (SAPS) provided specialised training to Moratapelo…
From Stethoscope to Stockman: Dr Obakeng Mfikwe’s Integrated Red-Meat Vision
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has funded KMF Agro Processing, a 100% black-owned integrated meat enterprise based in Lichtenburg, North West, as part of its commitment to driving growth, sustainability,…
