With careful planning, cotton can provide a healthy cash injection for farmers in the drier summer rainfall regions of North West and the Northern Cape. Northern Cape and North West farmers who plant cotton within a crop rotation programme can be successful. This is according to Jozeph du Plessis, a member of Grain SA’s executive […]
In 2019, the Citrus Growers Association launched a R307-million programme to support black growers in partnership with the Jobs Fund, the Land Bank, the Department of Agriculture, AgriSETA, the Lima Rural Development Foundation and FNB. Over the past three years, just over R161.3 million of this funding has been approved and R78.9 million has been […]
Dukathole, a hydroponic farm that grows vegetables in KwaZulu-Natal, was founded by Nkanyiso Ngubane and Ntokozo Biyela to bring hope and nourishment to neighbouring communities. Since its establishment in 2014, the initiative has supported the local economy and improved food security. The hydroponic project in Albert Falls, KwaZulu-Natal, grows a variety of vegetables – mainly […]
The world’s first citrus facility that simultaneously serves as a warehouse, cold storage and container depot was recently officially opened in the Eastern Cape. “This type of development is essential if the industry wants to achieve Vision 260 (the sustainable export of 260 million cartons by 2032),” said Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ […]
Retail chains that engage in backward integration, such as Pick n Pay, which is acquiring Tomis Group with its Western Cape feedlot and abattoir, are a novelty in South Africa and can be advantageous for the red meat industry and the market in general. Laurie Terblanche, CEO of Tomis, believes such backward integration ventures can […]
Farmers’ playing field is “rough” but people still need to eat, says agricultural economist Prof Johan Willemse. The conditions in which farmers must farm are difficult, but economic growth statistics indicate that agriculture is one of the few sectors that are growing and where there is export potential. “There is a market for our products, […]
More training among farmers and better systems in the larger red meat value chain are necessary to tackle the listeriosis threat, say researchers from the University of Pretoria. Shortly after Saudi Arabia and China lifted their bans on South African red meat exports, experts associated with the University of Pretoria (UP) published the findings of […]
Revaro has a reputation as one of the leading suppliers of equipment in the agricultural industry. A visit to their stall, stand 218, at Nampo Cape, is a must for the farmer looking for quality machines. The new T-REX712-Tracksteer from Revaro, an industry leader in agricultural equipment, will be on show at Nampo Cape, Bredasdorp, […]
Harness performance and success with the Next-Gen Ranger XL Single Cab. In the dynamic world of modern agriculture, a bakkie that seamlessly adapts to a variety of tasks is not just a convenience – it’s a necessity. The Next-Gen Ranger XL Single Cab goes beyond meeting these demands; it thrives in them. As your unwavering […]
Farming is tough, but farming in Africa is really tough. You need tools that have been designed for this extreme environment. STIHL has specially developed the 230 range of products – also known as the Farmers’ Range – to cope with the challenges and demands of farming in Africa. These hard-working tools were designed with […]
