Lessons from SA’s first regenerative verified wine farm
Earlier this year, Hartenberg Wine Estate, owned by the Mackenzie family, became the first wine farm in South Africa, and the second in the world, to achieve regenerative verification under...
Klein Roosboom: a tale of love, resilience, and award-winning wine
Many know Klein Roosboom as a wine brand shaped by Karin de Villiers’s strong vision. But behind the wine lies a deeper story – one of enduring love, shared dreams,...
Goat farmer launches her own skincare and wellness range
Selinah Ntjana, a Limpopo farmer and entrepreneur, is advocating the various benefits of goats through books, skincare, and wellness products. She spoke to Sabrina Dean about her brand, Selinah The...
Reviving indigenous crops to support farmers and improve nutrition
Siphiwe Sithole is on a mission to establish a culture of food abundance. She spoke to Sabrina Dean about her business, African Marmalade, and how it harnesses the potential of...
Western Cape young farmer of the year leads with heart, innovation
As the 2025 Agri Western Cape Santam Young Farmer of the Year, Francois Rossouw Jnr is part of a new generation of producers blending tradition with forward-thinking strategies in sustainability,...
Working to the benefit of farmers
The Red Meat Producers’ Organisation works on behalf of red meat producers to ultimately improve their sustainability.
Achieving sustainability through self-reliance and organic farming
Organic and biodynamic farming practices have been used at Reyneke Wines since the early 1990s. Johan Reyneke, owner of the estate, spoke to Glenneis Kriel about his production philosophy.
Free State Young Farmers Committee vice-chair is raising the bar
A young Brangus stud breeder in the Free State is on a mission to open doors for other young farmers. Danielle de Kock shares her story with Farmer’s Weekly, including...
Blooming difficult: growing orchids for SA’s premium flower market
A high-maintenance crop, if ever there was one, orchids demand attention to detail. With over 35 years of experience in orchid production, LVG Plants combines its expertise with new advancements...
Secrets to a small mixed farming operation’s success
In an era where small to medium-sized farms are struggling to stay afloat, Charlesford Farm near Knysna is bucking the trend with a combination of traditional agriculture, value adding, and...
Young farmers take communal lands to commercial status
Farming has been a lifelong ambition for 34-year-old Siphe Singasezulu Joyi from Baziya village near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. He spoke to Sabrina Dean about the unique community model...
The Donkey Dairy: producing the world’s most expensive milk
Donkey milk has been dubbed ‘liquid gold’ due to its health benefits and high market value. But low production, easily interrupted when donkeys are stressed, makes donkey dairying challenging. Jesse...
