How Farmers Can Turn Passion Fruit into Desserts and Sauces in South Africa
Passion fruit is a high-value crop with strong potential for South African farmers seeking to diversify their operations and increase revenue. Beyond selling fresh fruit, passion fruit can be transformed…
South African Farmers Focus on Timing and Management for 2025-26 Summer Crop Season
As South Africa enters the 2025-26 summer crop season, early reports from the Agricultural Conditions Assessment Committee indicate favourable rainfall and temperature patterns, offering potential for strong yields. Experts, however,…
Eastern Cape Launches Flagship Agricultural Commercialisation Programme to Boost Rural Economies
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Ms Nonceba Kontsiwe, has officially launched a flagship provincial commercialisation programme designed to increase agricultural productivity, strengthen local food systems and expand economic opportunities for…
Bioslurry Living Lab Farmer Field Day Showcases Practical Paths to Sustainable Farming
The Bioslurry Living Lab Farmer Field Day held on 15 December 2025 brought farmers, researchers and local communities together with a clear purpose. The focus was practical learning. The goal…
How Farmers Can Turn Pistachios into Snacks and Oil Products in South Africa
Pistachios are a high-value nut crop that offers significant opportunities for South African farmers looking to diversify and increase farm income. Beyond raw sales, pistachios can be processed into packaged…
How Farmers Can Turn Lentils into Packaged Meals and Snacks in South Africa
Lentils are a versatile crop that offers high nutritional value and strong market potential. South African farmers can increase income by transforming lentils into packaged meals and snacks that cater…
How South African Farmers Can Turn Bell Peppers into Sauces, Powders and Snacks
Bell peppers are a high value crop in South Africa, widely grown in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Western Cape. Fresh peppers have short shelf life and market prices fluctuate during…
Bhira Beef Complex Set to Boost Farmer Incomes Through Red-Meat Aggregation
The red-meat aggregation approach is set to transform livestock marketing by anchoring operations at the Bhira Beef Complex. This facility includes a modern feedlot with the capacity to hold up…
Department Officials Promote Food Security at Uitkyk Community Clinic
Acting Head of Department Mme Olivia Bodigelo-Nyezi, together with Bojanala District Director Ms Patronella Chabedi, visited Uitkyk Community Clinic as part of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme. The visit aimed…
National Department of Agriculture Hosts Bioslurry Living Lab Farmer Field Day in Onderstepoort
The National Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), is hosting a Bioslurry Living Lab Farmer Field Day in Onderstepoort, north of Pretoria. The event aims…
How South African Farmers Can Turn Grapes into Gourmet Sauces and Syrups
Grapes are one of South Africa’s most important fruit crops. The country produces over 1.9 million tonnes each year, mainly in the Western Cape and Northern Cape. Fresh table grape…
University of Pretoria Research Targets Foot-and-Mouth Disease Losses in South Africa’s Red Meat Industry
The University of Pretoria has launched a major research initiative aimed at reducing the economic damage caused by foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa’s red meat industry. The project is a…
