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…
Jacky Goliath: Growing De Fynne Nursery into a Fynbos and Agricultural Powerhouse
Jacky Goliath began her horticultural journey in 2001 with a small backyard garden, cultivating only 1,000 plants across three varieties. From these humble beginnings, she has transformed her passion into…
Endulini Fruit: How Three Generations of the Ferreira Family Built South Africa’s Premier Citrus Empire
Since 1953, Endulini Fruit has thrived in the fertile Gamtoos Valley, building a legacy of quality, integrity, and innovation. What began as a family venture has grown into one of…
The Impact of Load-Shedding on Agriculture and How to Mitigate It
Load-shedding continues to pose challenges for South African farmers, affecting productivity, operational costs, and food security. Power outages disrupt irrigation systems, storage facilities, and processing operations, placing pressure on both…
Female Farmers Dominate Limpopo Bambelela Business Awards
Women in agriculture took centre stage at the Limpopo leg of the prestigious Bambelela Business Awards, with female-led agribusinesses emerging as the biggest winners at the three-day event hosted by the Hollywood…
Direct-to-Consumer Sales: Setting Up a Successful Farm Stall or Online Store
Direct-to-consumer sales offer farmers in South Africa an opportunity to increase profits, build brand recognition, and connect with local communities. By selling produce, value-added products, or artisanal goods directly, farmers…
Minister Steenhuisen Announces New South African Veterinary Council
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has formally constituted the new South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), marking a significant step forward in strengthening veterinary regulation and governance in South Africa.…
Beekeeping for Beginners in South Africa: Protecting Our Pollinators
Beekeeping is gaining popularity in South Africa, not only as a source of honey and other hive products but also as a way to protect pollinators essential for food production…
Growing Saffron in the Eastern Cape: A “Red Gold” Opportunity?
Saffron, often called “red gold” due to its high market value, is emerging as a potential high return crop for farmers in the Eastern Cape. Known for its unique flavor,…
