Creating and Maintaining Fire Breaks on Your Farm in South Africa
Fire management is a critical part of farming in South Africa, especially in regions where dry seasons, strong winds, and high temperatures increase the risk of veld fires. A single…
Improving Your Farm with Infrastructure and Agricultural Logistics in South Africa
Farming success in South Africa depends on more than land and rainfall. It depends on strong infrastructure and efficient agricultural logistics that connect farms to markets, inputs, and services. Many…
Hope, Dignity and Food Security Drive Household Gardening Initiative in Kariega
Hope and practical support reached subsistence farmers in Kariega within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality today as Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa led a distribution of gardening implements under the…
World Bee Day Webinar Strengthens Pollinator Protection and Beekeeping Growth in South Africa
Today, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, known as GDARD, joined forces with the national Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Council to host a virtual World…
Agricultural Research Council Visit to Onderstepoort Focuses on Stronger Livestock Disease Control for Farmers
The Agricultural Research Council continues to strengthen its work that supports livestock farmers through improved research, vaccine development, and operational support. Recently, Ms Manthati Makumbila from the Agricultural Research Council…
Alternative Crops for Emerging Farmers in South Africa
Emerging farmers in South Africa are under pressure to find crops that can survive changing weather patterns, rising input costs, and limited access to large commercial markets. Traditional staple crops…
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa Leads Food Security Drive in Kariega to Strengthen Household Self-Reliance
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa is currently engaging subsistence farmers in Kariega within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality as part of the department’s Food Security at Household Level Programme. The…
Oak Valley Flowers Strengthens Western Cape Cut Flower Industry Through Precision Irrigation and Large Scale Production
The cut flower industry in Western Cape continues to play an important role in agricultural production, with established farms driving both local supply and export potential. One of the most…
International Plant Health Day Strengthens Farmer Knowledge and Food Security in Limpopo
International Plant Health Day has become an important platform for raising awareness about the role of healthy crops in securing food production, protecting livelihoods and supporting sustainable agriculture systems. In…
Commercial Farming Transition Guide in South Africa for Emerging and Growing Farmers
Commercial farming in South Africa is becoming more competitive and more structured as farmers move from subsistence or small scale production into fully commercial operations. This transition is not only…
Farm Expansion Strategies in South Africa and the Future of Agricultural Growth
Farm expansion in South Africa has become an important strategy for improving agricultural productivity, increasing profitability and strengthening food security. As demand for food continues to rise and production costs…
South African Wheat Farmers Face Pressure From Low Prices and Rising Input Costs
The South African wheat farming industry is entering another difficult production season as growers face the combined pressure of low wheat prices and rising operational costs. Over the past year,…
