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The current carcass classification system used in South Africa does not determine the quality of an animal’s meat, and can be misleading to consumers. As such, there have been calls for a grading system to be implemented.

Smart irrigation helps address the challenges of water scarcity and unpredictable weather, and promotes operational efficiency, writes Eran Ossmy, president of Rivulis’ Micro Irrigation Division.

When it comes to protecting your animals’ health, vaccination stands out as one of the most crucial and effective preventive measures available, writes Boehringer Ingelheim’s Dr Michelle Enslin.

Bill Kerr explains the different types of seedling trays available to vegetable producers. They vary in type of material and shape of cavities.

While adverse conditions like droughts and market volatility cannot be controlled, debt can be managed. Cobus du Plessis advises farmers on how to approach debt during difficult financial times.

From politics to premium wines, the Graaff family continues to make its mark. Sir De Villiers Graaff, Fourth Baronet of the family and De Grendel Wine Estate, spoke to Brian Berkman about continuing the tradition.

South Africa’s cannabis and hemp regulations remain a topic of debate and uncertainty, particularly when it comes to commercial use and small-scale production. Cannabis experts Shaad Vayej and Trenton Birch spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the challenges that small-scale cannabis and hemp farmers face.

The dairy industry is often criticised for its environmental impact, but a new innovation called DESTiny aims to empower farmers to take control of their carbon footprints. Riana Reinecke, the tool’s developer, explained to Glenneis Kriel how it works and how farmers can benefit from it.

In his quest to learn more about the many artificial intelligence tools available, Peter Hughes tested one of these platforms with questions he knew the answers to. And the results left him pleasantly surprised.

As a farmer, there are numerous strategies you can implement independently to boost productivity in the short term. This includes using quality inputs like fertilisers and improved seeds and adopting innovative techniques to optimise your resources. However, if your goal is to truly succeed, you’ll need great partners for the journey.

Vegetable farmer Sophy Litshani Musabeni doesn’t miss an opportunity to broaden her knowledge on agriculture. Doing her own research and speaking to those in the know, she has catapulted herself from a small-scale emerging farmer to a commercial success in just seven years.

WeGrow Piggery started with a 600-sow unit, and has since increased its herd to 1 300 sows. With a feed mill in the pipeline, WeGrow looks set to continue on its growth trajectory.