Veterinary authorities have placed a farm in Gouda, Western Cape, under quarantine amid an investigation into a suspected foot-and-mouth disease...

Thirteen arrested after Free State farm attack

Thirteen suspects have been arrested for the murder of a farmworker and the rape and stabbing of his wife during...

First case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease confirmed in Western Cape

South Africa

Cherry season is here: big harvest expected in Western Cape

South Africa

Positive signs emerge for South African economy despite global uncertainty

South Africa

La Niña expected to bring above-normal early-summer rain

South Africa

Zim blueberry farmers gear up for Chinese market

Africa

Zim lifts ban on SA maize imports but imposes restrictions

Africa

Kenya celebrates 76 years of Boran excellence at landmark show

Africa

Investors in Namibia’s blueberry industry aim for the big leagues

Africa

Small-scale farmers put electric tractors to the test in pilot project

World

EU pork producers reeling from China’s anti-dumping duties

World

‘Urgent action needed to protect farmworkers from heat stress’ – WHO

World

Cattle smuggling exacerbates Mexico’s screwworm outbreak

World

Desert cattle operation reaps rewards of regenerative agriculture

Kalahari farmer Willie Storm has used regenerative agriculture practices to improve his cattle stocking capacity from the area norm of around 21ha per large stock unit (LSU) to 5ha/LSU.

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Hampshire Down: mutton sheep fast gaining in popularity

Hennie Jonker, an award-winning Hampshire Down stud breeder from Kroonstad, describes this sheep breed as a topmost mutton producer that provides sterling terminal sires for commercial and crossbred flocks. Annelie...

Cattle

Afrikaner – a hardy breed making its mark in feedlots

The Afrikaner cattle breed is prized for its indigenous hardiness, natural resistance, high fertility and ease of calving. Sabrina Dean found out more about the breed from Julian Balt, who...

Cattle

The financial realities of showing livestock

Despite rising costs and stricter disease control, Moorreesburg stud breeder Franco Koch of Kochbo Santas believes livestock shows remain an essential part of South Africa’s stud industry.

Sheep & Goats

Genetics and breeding pave the way for Bessiesfontein’s success

Dohne Merino sheep are renowned for their dual-purpose capabilities, excelling in both wool and meat production. In addition, the breed is known for its adaptability to a variety of climates...

Cattle

Nguni: the legacy of the land

In South Africa’s diverse and often unforgiving landscapes, one cattle breed continues to prove its worth: the Nguni. Known for its adaptability, resilience, and cultural heritage, the breed has stood...

Crops

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Broccoli: winter crop in year-round rotation

Among the Brassica genus types, broccoli has been one of the popular choices for farmers in cooler climates. In the past, broccoli was rotated out in summer, but farmers like...

Crops

New seed treatment application option available to soya bean farmers

Successful soya bean production depends on keeping plants healthy from planting to harvesting. Using fungicidal, insecticidal, and plant growth regulator seed treatments helps seedlings reach their full yield potential by...

Vegetables

Grit, greens, and good business: the rise of Zandile Kumalo

Successful hydroponics farming is about more than just the ability to harvest a quality crop. As a capital intensive industry, it also requires collaboration, flexibility and negotiating skills to raise...

Crops

The essential role of boron in table grape production

The addition of micronutrients like boron are critical in the cultivation of table grapes, as Zunel van Eeden discovered in conversation with agronomist Pieter Botha.

Fruit & Nuts

Dragon fruit: essential tips for growing this tricky crop

Dragon fruit farming in South Africa has been fraught with challenges, resulting in many undertakings being abandoned. But perseverance pays off, and through constant fine-tuning, Freddie Steyn has triumphed. He...

Agribusiness

Roadway Farms: building a sustainable future in vegetable farming

Roadway Farms in Albert Falls, KwaZulu-Natal, is implementing a model intended to keep the family operation financially viable and sustainable into the future. Vegetable farmer and entrepreneur Shakti Satyapal talks...

HOW TO LIVESTOCK

Disease comes knocking when the chain breaks

Biosecurity in feed management is a crucial aspect of disease prevention. Bonita Cilliers, technical and regulatory adviser of the Animal...

Building strong biosecurity protocols in communal livestock farming

A proper biosecurity strategy should be in every South African farmer’s toolkit, and Dr Sello Maboe, veterinary services manager at...

HOW TO CROP

Sharing information on nematode studies will have mutual benefits

At the 25th Nematological Society of Southern Africa Symposium in Mpumalanga, Hans Helder, associate professor at the Laboratory of Nematology...

Orizon helps farmers make the move to regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture offers a strategic alternative to input-heavy conventional farming. It is a biologically driven, systems-based approach that rebuilds soil...

AGRIBUSINESS

Growing futures, together: Omnia’s commitment to South African agriculture

Agribusiness

Agrico’s recipe for sustainable growth: listen, improve, expand

Agribusiness

SA’s favourite relishes produced in the heart of the Letsitele Valley

Agribusiness

From hive to jar: turning raw honey into liquid gold

Agribusiness

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

Safety begins on the ground we walk on

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Self-sufficient farming through irrigation

Machinery & Equipment

Fire-smart farming: how to manage risks and be prepared

Machinery & Equipment

Case IH tillage implements: power, precision, and flexible finance

Machinery & Equipment

EMPOWERMENT

Enrike Maree: making agricultural science more accessible

Empowerment

The South African woman breaking barriers in viticulture

Empowerment

A journey from a 3ha plot to a 21ha commercial vegetable farm

Empowerment

Cultivating a greener future in the Eastern Cape

Empowerment

OPINION

Opinion: we have underestimated a pillar of our economy

From my time in the National Treasury, I’ve seen how agriculture’s role in economic planning is underestimated. Too often, it is viewed as a siloed primary sector of harvests and...

HILLBILLY HOMES

Farm shop with food and entertainment

Jonno designs a farm shop that includes a shisa nyama/braai area; an entertainment hall/restaurant, a car wash and filling station.

AGRITOURISM

Why The Vineyard Hotel remains one of Cape Town’s favourites

Brian Berkman has a blissful, peaceful weekend away in one of the Cape’s most loved hotels, with its mix of the historic and contemporary, inside and outside attractions.

RECIPES

Recipes

Bunny ear cookies are easy to bake and perfect for Easter

These vanilla cookies with cream cheese icing and marshmallow ears make fun, festive Easter treats that are simple enough to bake at home.

Recipes

Champagne strawberry dessert

This light and creamy champagne strawberry dessert is a simple yet special treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Recipes

Sweet Palermo nachos: A flavourful twist on a timeless snack

Nachos: do they even need an introduction? Surely everyone has eaten nachos at some point? Today, we share a recipe of this timeless and immensely popular snack.

Recipes

Spanish tortilla with chorizo, potato and Sweet Palermo

Here, we have a Spanish Sweet Palermo tortilla for you. Although it might seem easy, cooking a good tortilla actually takes a bit of experience. But don’t let that stop...

Recipes

Espresso chocolate brownies

These delicious brownies can be enjoyed on their own, or with cream and ice cream. Make sure you make a double batch; your guests will be coming back for seconds,...

Videos

New China trade protocol for SA stone fruit – EP 23

Agricultural solutions for growing food poverty in SA – EP 22

Fields of Gold: The Canola Wave in SA – EP 21

Understanding SA’s uneven agricultural recovery – EP 20

From seed to harvest: what awaits this season? – EP 19

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