By shifting from conventional tillage to conservation agriculture, North West sunflower producer Obakeng Ntshabele has cut diesel consumption from 65 ℓ/ha to about 35 ℓ/ha, increased his plant population from...
With a potentially strong El Niño forecast for the 2026/27 summer season, cattle farmers in summer rainfall regions are being urged to prepare while grazing and water reserves remain relatively...
Foot-and-mouth disease is not just a farming problem – it is a South African business crisis that touches food security, jobs and survival. When auctions close and herds are culled,...
Here's a summary of the summary of the weather forecast 14 September by Vox Weather
Good demand for the top rams at this year’s annual Weska Dohne Merino production auction contributed to a significant improvement in the average ram price.
Stock density is one of the most powerful tools a livestock farmer can use to improve veld condition, but it is not simply about putting more animals on the land....
Amid the heated debates about land and transformation, another story is often overlooked: farmers across South Africa are finding practical ways to work together, share knowledge and build a more...
Average broiler producer prices dipped in March 2026, down from a high of R35.37/kg in December 2025. Average prices include both fresh and frozen chicken. The bulk of production is...
Better weather forecasts may give livestock farmers earlier warning of drought, but researchers say forecasts alone will not protect small-scale farmers who cannot afford to act on the information. An...
South Africa has rightly emphasised bringing more black farmers, women and young people into agriculture, but increasing their numbers means little if one devastating season can undo years of development....
Since December 2020 when Nigeria reported its first HPAI cases, the country has had 505 confirmed outbreaks that directly affected almost 2.56 million birds. In 2026, H5N1 infections have been...
At the age of nine, Obakeng Ntshabele was already herding cattle to communal grazing before school in Sefikile, a rural...
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Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.
