The Importance of Record-Keeping: How Equipment Usage Impacts Your Farm’s Bottom Line
In modern agriculture, record-keeping is often overlooked, yet it plays a critical role in determining the financial success of a farm. For South African farmers, accurately tracking equipment usage can…
10 Common Mistakes in Adopting Smart Farming Technologies
The adoption of smart farming technologies is revolutionizing agriculture across South Africa, enabling farmers to increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. However, the transition to these advanced technologies often…
How to Set Up an Effective Farm Waste Management System Using Modern Machinery
Managing farm waste effectively is critical for improving productivity, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. South African farmers are increasingly turning to modern machinery to streamline…
10 Common Mistakes Farmers Make When Using Drones in Agriculture
Drones have revolutionized modern farming, helping South African farmers increase efficiency, monitor crops, and reduce costs. However, improper use or lack of understanding of drone technology can limit its effectiveness…
How to Control Animal Diseases Using Proper Equipment and Veterinary Tools
The control of animal diseases is vital for maintaining the health of livestock and pets, ensuring food security, and protecting the livelihoods of farmers. Effective disease control requires not only…
10 Common Mistakes in Managing Pests and Diseases in Crops: A Guide for South African Farmers
Effective pest and disease management is crucial for maintaining healthy crops and ensuring high yields. In South Africa, where farmers face a diverse range of pests and diseases due to…
Best Practices for Maintaining Your Farm Equipment: A Seasonal Guide
Farm equipment is a significant investment for any farmer, and proper maintenance is essential to ensure its longevity, efficiency, and reliability. Whether you're working with tractors, combines, sprayers, or irrigation…
10 Common Mistakes in Fertilizer Application for Crops: A Guide for South African Farmers
Fertilizer application is a key aspect of crop management and essential for boosting soil fertility and promoting healthy crop growth. In South Africa, where farming practices are diverse and resources…
The Role of Drones in Precision Farming and Crop Monitoring
Precision farming has revolutionized the agricultural industry by integrating advanced technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. One of the most innovative tools driving this transformation is the use of…
10 Common Mistakes in Irrigation Management for Crops: A Guide for South African Farmers
Irrigation is a crucial component of modern farming, especially in South Africa, where water scarcity can pose significant challenges to crop production. Proper irrigation management can improve crop yields, conserve…
Entrepreneur nurtures growth and champions change in agriculture sector
When Quinty Rabophala began her farming journey in 2018, she was inspired by her family’s agricultural roots and her determination to make a difference in the sector. In 2020 she…
Standard Bank and Kwenantle Farmers Partner for Sustainable Agric Growth
A strategic and sustainable partnership is transforming Botswana’s agricultural landscape. Standard Bank – through Stanbic Bank Botswana - has joined forces with Kwenantle Farmers, a prominent agricultural enterprise, to promote…
