Vegetable Planting Calendar for the Western Cape: A Month-by-Month Guide
Planning your vegetable garden in the Western Cape requires careful timing to match the region’s Mediterranean climate. A month-by-month planting calendar helps gardeners and small-scale farmers optimise yields, avoid frost…
Food Sovereignty and Local Seed Systems in South Africa
Food sovereignty is a growing focus in South Africa as communities seek control over how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. Unlike food security, which emphasizes availability, food sovereignty emphasizes…
Gauteng Intensifies Response to FMD Surge with Urgent Vaccine Procurement and National Coordination
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) has ramped up efforts to tackle the recent surge in Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) cases. The department has redirected R16 million…
Integrated Pest Management for Citrus Farmers: Reducing Chemical Use
Citrus farmers face ongoing challenges from pests such as aphids, citrus leafminers, and fruit flies. Relying solely on chemical pesticides can increase production costs, reduce beneficial insect populations, and create…
South Africa Appoints FMD Industry Coordination Council to Drive National Disease Control Strategy
South Africa has taken a decisive step in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease with the formal appointment of the FMD Industry Coordination Council. The move follows last week’s…
Composting Made Simple: From Pits to Tumblers
Composting is a practical way to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich soil for gardens, farms, and landscaping. It reduces household and farm waste, improves soil fertility, and supports sustainable agriculture.…
A Practical Guide to Cassava Farming in South Africa
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an increasingly important crop for food security, smallholder income, and industrial starch production in South Africa. Although traditionally grown on a limited scale, cassava has strong…
Biological Control Agents Available for Purchase in South Africa
Farmers and gardeners in South Africa are increasingly turning to biological control agents to manage pests and diseases in a sustainable way. These natural solutions reduce reliance on chemical pesticides,…
Zuko Ngoboza: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture in Butterworth
Zuko Ngoboza, a distinguished organic farmer from Butterworth in the Eastern Cape, is making a significant impact in the field of sustainable agriculture. As the founder of Azibi Organic Farming,…
Free State Leaders Take Action: Harrismith-Intabazwe Farmers Get Expert Advice on Foot and Mouth Disease
Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs MEC Elzabe Mmabatho Rockman and Head of Department Mr Tshepo Mabilo met with farmers from Harrismith-Intabazwe on 21 January 2026.…
Youth in Agriculture: Incubator Programs and How to Get Involved
Youth involvement in agriculture is essential for food security, innovation, and economic growth. Many young people face barriers such as lack of land, capital, skills, and market access. Agricultural incubator…
Starting a Pig Farm in South Africa: Breeds, Housing and Regulations
Pig farming in South Africa is a profitable venture when properly managed. With growing local demand for pork and pork products, new and experienced farmers have opportunities to establish small…
