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 […]
In ensuring a good crop, how you apply crop protection products is just as important as what you apply, and when you apply it. Dr Annabella Baloyi, technical product lead from Syngenta, gives in the latest episode of African Farming (Honey, channel 173, Tuesdays at 17:00) advice on why it is important to apply crop protection correctly, and which factors […]
With help from the WWF Nedbank Green Trust, female farmers in rural communities are improving food production and securing their livelihoods, while expanding South Africa’s protected areas to combat climate change and disasters. Ayanda Cele, the manager of WWF-SA’s land reform and biodiversity stewardship programme, says the Covid-19 pandemic exposed millions of South Africans to […]
James Mothupi believes his small-scale vegetable operation in the Dertig community near Hammanskraal will give him a decent future in his retirement and help solve the community’s problems of hunger, unemployment and poverty. Peter Mashala spoke to James about growing food, starting a farming business and planting the seeds of hope in Dertig. The community […]
A group of nine smallholder farmers from the North West province recently completed practical, hands-on training on potato production. A joint venture between the Agricultural Research Council and the provincial department of agriculture, the programme hopes to help alleviate poverty and joblessness by growing more potatoes. Peter Mashala visited the project. The main aim of […]
Many farmers are specialists in their fields and Rudzani Sadiki, originally from Mokopane, Limpopo, was well on his way to becoming a poultry specialist when circumstances forced him into a completely different farming direction – farming oilseed crops. Not a man to allow change to put him off his stride, Rudzani adapted quickly and applied […]
