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…
Ukuvuka Ekuseni Cooperative Emerges as a Leading Agribusiness in Sarah Baartman District
A once-informal family project in Hankey has grown into one of the Sarah Baartman district’s most promising agribusiness ventures. Ukuvuka Ekuseni Agricultural Primary Cooperative, founded in 2015 by Tommy Thys,…
How Farmers Can Turn Pumpkin into Snacks, Purees and Seed Products in South Africa
Pumpkins are a versatile crop with significant potential for value addition in South Africa. Many farmers sell pumpkins as fresh produce at low margins, but transforming them into snacks, purees,…
How Farmers Can Turn Cherries into Juices, Jams and Snacks in South Africa
Cherries are a high value crop with strong demand, but fresh fruit sales carry risk. The shelf life is short and prices fluctuate. Value addition allows you to extend shelf…
Phumlani Njabulo Ngema: Empowering South Africa’s Future Farmers
Phumlani Njabulo Ngema is a passionate and dedicated farmer committed to shaping the future of agriculture in South Africa. Born in Durban and raised on his grandmother’s small farm in…
How Farmers Can Turn Grapes into High-Value Raisins in South Africa
Grape production in South Africa offers farmers a strong opportunity to increase income through raisin processing. Raisins fetch higher and more stable prices than fresh grapes, especially in export markets.…
How Farmers Can Transform Apricots into Dried Fruit and Sweet Products in South Africa
Apricot farming in South Africa presents a significant opportunity for farmers to increase profitability through value addition. Beyond selling fresh fruit, apricots can be processed into dried fruit, jams, preserves,…
How Farmers Can Brand Farm Products for High-Value Markets in South Africa
South African farmers increasingly recognise that producing high-quality crops or livestock is only part of the path to profitability. Branding farm products effectively can unlock access to high-value markets, increase…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Moves to Support Farmers After Disasters
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Hon Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has taken decisive action to support farmers affected by recent disasters across the Province. Reports from the Department’s…
South Africa Launches Ambitious Strategy to Achieve FMD-Free Status with Vaccination
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has expressed confidence in South Africa’s new national strategy to combat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). He highlighted that the Department of Agriculture and…
