Free State MEC Elzabe Rockman Engages Commonage Farmers in Xhariep District
On Saturday, the Free State MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Ms. Elzabe Rockman, met with commonage farmers in the Xhariep District to address ongoing challenges facing the…
MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa Leads Oversight Visit to Strengthen Agricultural Growth in Tshwane
On Friday, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, accompanied by Acting Head of Department Khululekile Mase, began the day with a detailed briefing at GDARD’s Tshwane…
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed with Recycled Materials
Building a raised garden bed from recycled materials combines practicality with sustainability. It allows you to grow your own vegetables, herbs, or flowers while cutting costs and reducing waste. Instead…
Hopewell Chin’ono’s Goat Farming Success: How Veteran Journalist Turned Boer Goats Into a Goldmine
When prominent journalist Hopewell Chin’ono speaks about farming, people listen—not because he’s a celebrity or public figure, but because he’s living proof that farming, done intelligently, can build real wealth. What many…
Worm Farming (Vermicomposting): A Beginner’s Guide for South Africa
Vermicomposting, or worm farming, is an efficient way for South African farmers and gardeners to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. This process uses worms to break down food scraps,…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Hands Over Garden Tools and Farming Inputs in Ventersdorp
Thuntsha Lerole, together with MEC for Agriculture Madoda Sambatha, HoD Thupi Mokhatlha, and the Chief Director for Agricultural Development Services, handed over garden tools to thirty-five families in Buffelsflei and…
Department of Agriculture and Raisins South Africa Sign Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Farmer Support
The Director-General of the National Department of Agriculture, Mr Mooketsa Ramasodi, today led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the department and Raisins South Africa in Upington.…
DARD Hosts Farmers Day for Farmers with Disabilities in Welkom
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), through its Extension and Advisory Services, held a Farmers Day targeting farmers with disabilities today at Kopano Complex in Welkom. The event…
Managing Farm Waste: How to Create a Profitable Compost Operation
Farm waste can be a challenge for farmers, but it also presents a significant opportunity to create value through composting. Properly managed compost operations reduce environmental impact, improve soil health,…
KZN MEC Kamadlopha-Mthethwa Pledges to Revive Agriculture in Zululand
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has committed to revitalising agriculture across the Zululand District. The announcement was made during the “Taking Legislature To the People” programme,…
MEC Nakedi Kekana Hands Over Tractor to Youth Farmer in Phiphidi Village
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Nakedi Kekana, officially handed over a tractor and tractor implements to Matika Subtrop Farming during a ceremony held at the Almighty Christian Church…
MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa Leads Oversight Visits to GDARD-Funded Projects in Sedibeng
MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, accompanied by Acting Head of Department Khululekile Mase, conducted oversight visits to several GDARD-funded agricultural projects across the Sedibeng Region yesterday afternoon. The visits formed part of…
