How to Save Seeds from Your Best Plants for Next Season
Saving seeds from your top-performing plants is an effective way to reduce costs, maintain desirable traits, and build a sustainable garden or farm. Seed saving preserves plant genetics, ensures continuity…
Common Mistakes New South African Farmers Make and How to Avoid Them
Starting a farm in South Africa can be rewarding, but new farmers often face challenges that reduce productivity and profitability. Recognising common mistakes and addressing them early can improve success…
Free State Department of Agriculture Engages Milk SA to Support Black Dairy Farmers
The Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development continues its efforts to strengthen agricultural development through strategic engagements with commodity organisations. Yesterday, MEC Mmabatho and HOD Mabilo held a…
How Farmers Can Add Value to Sweet Potatoes
South African farmers can increase income and diversify their market by processing sweet potatoes into value-added products like chips, purees, and flour. These products allow farmers to reach retail, wholesale,…
Navigating Land Reform Programs: A Guide for Aspiring Farmers
Land reform in South Africa aims to address historical inequalities, improve food security, and empower aspiring farmers. Understanding available programs, eligibility criteria, and support mechanisms is essential for those looking…
Daidoh Awards Celebrate South Africa’s Top Mohair Producers
The annual Daidoh Awards, hosted by Japanese clothing manufacturer Daidoh Limited in partnership with Mohair South Africa (MSA), honoured South African producers achieving the highest average prices for their summer…
MEC Kontsiwe Hands Tractor to 85-Year-Old Veteran Sipho Ndabana to Support Youth Agriculture
Yesterday, the Department of Agriculture (DoA) marked a milestone as MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe, joined by Senqu Local Municipality Mayor Cllr Velile Stokhwe and other officials, officially handed over a tractor…
Farmers Day in Mkhondo Strengthens Livestock Production Skills
Livestock farmers in the Mkhondo Municipality gathered at the Sikhula Ngolwazi Centre in Amsterdam despite cold and wet conditions. They came to learn practical skills that support stronger herds and…
A Guide to Profitable Indigenous Crops
Indigenous crops in South Africa offer significant opportunities for smallholder and commercial farmers. They are well-adapted to local climates, require fewer inputs, and are increasingly in demand for health foods,…
TLU SA Celebrates Excellence in Agricultural Reporting with the Sonneblom Award
TLU SA has once again honoured outstanding agricultural journalism with the presentation of its prestigious Sonneblom Award, handed over during the organisation’s annual media function at its Silverton offices. The…
How Farmers Can Add Value to Sugarcane
Sugarcane is one of South Africa’s key cash crops, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. While raw sugarcane has consistent demand, farmers can increase profits and diversify income by producing value-added…
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Pretoria: A Guide for Aspiring Farmers
Farming today is more than just planting and harvesting—it’s about understanding the science behind crops, livestock, and ecosystems. Farmers who grasp how plants grow, animals develop, and the environment interacts…
