How Farmers Can Turn Passion Fruit into Juice and Desserts in South Africa
Passion fruit presents a strong value addition opportunity for South African farmers. The crop performs well in many parts of the country. Demand continues to grow in retail, hospitality, and…
Kabelo Lekalakala: North West Visionary Pioneering Ostrich Farming
Kabelo Lekalakala, a young entrepreneur from Brits, North West, left a stable job to pursue a unique dream: ostrich farming. While many farmers focus on cattle, goats, or chickens, Kabelo…
How Farmers Can Turn Essential Oils from Local Crops into Export Products in South Africa
Essential oils are high-value products that can transform the profitability of South African farms. By extracting oils from crops such as lavender, rosemary, geranium, buchu, and eucalyptus, farmers can access…
South Africa Faces Widespread Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Across Seven Provinces
Active foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks are currently affecting seven South African provinces, with 455 outbreaks officially reported so far in 2025. The provinces impacted include KwaZulu-Natal, North West, the Free…
Eastern Cape Veterinarian Investigates Facial Eczema in Dairy Cattle Linked to Ryegrass
Since 2022, an Eastern Cape veterinarian has been studying the effects of sporidesmin poisoning in dairy cows grazing on ryegrass during the summer months. Sporidesmin, a mycotoxin produced by the…
Limpopo Agriculture Department Expands 2025/26 Planting Season Support for Farmers
As the rainy season takes hold across Limpopo, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has stepped up its 2025/26 planting season farmer support programme. This period matters most for…
How Farmers Can Turn Kiwifruit into Juice, Jam and Snacks in South Africa
Kiwifruit production in South Africa has grown steadily, offering farmers not only fresh fruit sales but also opportunities to add value through juice, jam, and snack products. By processing kiwifruit…
How Farmers Can Turn Brazil Nuts into Premium Export Products in South Africa
Brazil nuts are a high-value crop with strong demand in international markets. For South African farmers, turning raw Brazil nuts into premium export products offers a pathway to higher income,…
Sherwin van Wyk: How One Winemaker is Uplifting Families and Transforming South African Vineyards
For Sherwin van Wyk, wine is more than a product; it is a platform for change. As founder of Brothers in Vines, he combines winemaking expertise with a commitment to…
Mpumalanga Officials Gain Hands-On Nematology Skills to Support Local Farmers
Three officials from the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs recently completed a week-long Basic Crash Course in Nematology from 8 to 12 December 2025 at…
ECRDA Takes Provincial Treasury on Groundbreaking Tour of Eastern Cape Rural Farming Projects
Last week, the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) hosted an oversight visit for the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury, highlighting some of the province’s most important rural development projects. The…
How Farmers Can Turn Mung Beans into Packaged Snacks in South Africa
Mung beans are an underutilized crop in South Africa with high nutritional value and growing demand in the health food sector. Farmers who process mung beans into packaged snacks can…
