Advances in pig genetics are rapidly changing breeding and herd management. With digital phenotyping and artificial intelligence, breeders can now...

Denny closure: those who act fast to fill supply gaps will score

The closure of the Denny Mushrooms farm in Phesantekraal in the Western Cape has sparked speculation over the feasibility of...

Agriculture sector steps up as state falters

South Africa

Quality food, not empty calories, is key to solving food insecurity

South Africa

SA awaits FMD vaccine shipment from Botswana

South Africa

Retailers drive sustainable seafood choices as consumption rises

South Africa

Kenya celebrates 76 years of Boran excellence at landmark show

Africa

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

Africa

Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report

Africa

Minor economic growth in Zimbabwe as agricultural output shrinks

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

Cape Lob Ears flourish under exacting conditions in the Northern Cape’s Sneeuberg

Ronel Retief, a Cape Lob Ear indigenous veld goat stud breeder, runs her top-performing Klawervlei flock high in the Sneeuberg mountains near Richmond. The flock flourishes under extreme conditions, with...

Poultry

Bird flu then and now: the ongoing battle against avian influenza

Highly pathogenic avian influenza strains, such as H5N1, are threatening poultry and even mammals, forcing industries and governments to rethink biosecurity and vaccination.

Cattle

CRE Brahmans: where structure meets performance

Since its inception in 2004, the CRE Brahmans stud’s motto has been ‘performance meats integrity’. Studmaster Ampie Rossouw told Annelie Coleman that one of the cornerstones of the operation is...

Sheep & Goats

Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud rises to record-breaking success

The award-winning, top-performing Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud, run by Andrew Roberts and Ju-mari Pretorius, came about by accident due to broken communications and poor Internet connectivity, writes Annelie Coleman.

Sheep & Goats

Boer goat farming: a simple recipe for prosperity

Nestled in the heart of the Vredefort Dome, surrounded by the Dome Bergland mountain range, you will find Marius Smit and Heinrich Hamman, co-owners of the Aegagrus Boer Goat Stud.

Sheep & Goats

Enviable Dormer traits: exceptional growth rates and early maturity

The Dormer is one of South Africa’s most prolific sheep breeds and exhibits many highly profitable traits. Over the years, selective breeding of the Dormer has led to the development...

Crops

Vegetables

Lessons from a small-scale tomato farmer and agro-processor

When Pumeza Maseti speaks about her journey into agriculture, her passion and creativity shine through. She now manages 1,6ha in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, through Sinemihlali, a co-operative established to create...

Field Crops

Cotton farming: what’s not to love?

The co-owner of Wilkot Boerdery in the Northern Cape, Johan Maree, shares his cotton farming journey with Nichelle Steyn and explains why there is so much more to the crop...

Vegetables

Strategic partnership turns a rubbish heap into a vegetable harvest

Mathabang Lekhula-Legula has transformed a smelly dumping site in Welkom, Free State, into a thriving vegetable farm. Her success is proof that when a producer is supported by the right...

Vegetables

A fruity chilli species that deserves more recognition

There are many different varieties within Capsicum baccatum, ranging widely in size, shape, colour, flavour, and potency.

Fruit & Nuts

Managing macadamias: cutting back brings higher yields

Following rapid expansion between 2014 and 2019, most of South Africa’s macadamia nut orchards have reached maturity. The larger trees and denser orchards require a different approach to management in...

Fruit & Nuts

South Africa’s apple cultivars and new contenders

South Africa produces a wide range of apple cultivars, from export staples like Golden Delicious and Granny Smith to sweet varieties preferred across the continent. New cultivars are also gaining...

HOW TO LIVESTOCK

How winning livestock shows can boost an animal’s value

Genetics, performance data, and breeding values are powerful tools for marketing animals, but a championship show title carries a lot...

A five-point-check system for smart parasite control in livestock

In the 1990s, three South African vets developed FAMACHA, a tool that has since evolved into the Five Point Check...

HOW TO CROP

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...

How biotech crops are created

Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on how biotechnology has revolutionised agriculture, offering innovative solutions to challenges such as pest resistance, drought...

AGRIBUSINESS

Building a legacy of red meat in consumers’ minds

Agribusiness

Global canning industry grapples with climate and market pressure

Agribusiness

Breeding top Border Collies on a Heidelberg farm

Agribusiness

Lessons from SA’s first regenerative verified wine farm

Agribusiness

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

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

Case IH Maxxum: power and practicality, with exclusive finance options

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

Solid agricultural equipment sales reflect the healthy conditions of the sector

While the South African livestock industry continues to struggle with foot-and-mouth disease, and considerable work is required to resolve it, other sub sectors are performing reasonably well.

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

An affordable four-star experience where the ocean meets the mountain

On the outskirts of Milnerton, Cape Town, where the Atlantic Ocean stretches towards the horizon and Table Mountain rises majestically in the distance, lies Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, an...

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

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