How Farmers Can Turn Chillies into Sauces and Snacks in South Africa
Chillies grow well in many parts of South Africa. They tolerate heat, handle water stress better than many crops and offer strong returns per hectare when managed well. For farmers,…
How Farmers Can Turn Ginger into Juices and Powder in South Africa
Ginger is a versatile crop with high market potential for South African farmers. Beyond fresh sales, ginger can be processed into value-added products such as juices and powdered forms, creating…
South Africa’s Thicket Restoration Offers Farmers a Path to Sustainable Land and Income
South Africa’s thicket biome, once a dense and green landscape, has been heavily degraded over the past century. More than 80% of the ecosystem has been lost, mostly due to…
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…
