The Senepol cattle breed’s record price of R150 000 for a bull in 2023 was exceeded twice on Saturday 24 August at the Senepol Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa national auction in Circle C, Excelsior.

In a world facing food security challenges, South Africa’s agricultural achievements offer a beacon of hope. Renowned economist Wandile Sihlobo explores how secure land tenure, infrastructure investment, and technology have advanced South Africa’s farming sector.

“We are willing to mentor you. We will take your hand, tell you where we made mistakes and how we rectified them – from where we started with no money, but with the passion.”

A Sussex bull with exceptional breeding values secured the highest price at ProGen Sussex Group’s 15th production auction.

When Wycliffe Wariero entered farming with his brother, he knew that purchasing a John Deere tractor would make all the difference.

Two South African record prices were achieved at the national Brangus auction held on 7 August at the Afridome in Parys.

African Farming’s Lloyd Phillips is attending the 12th CRI Citrus Research Symposium in KwaZulu-Natal. Among the many interesting and educational presentations so far, one was on the use of trained dogs to proactively detect the false codling moth infestation in South African citrus destined for export. Robynne Oosthuizen from Luna Hounds explains and shows her detection dog, Jack.

Take a look at our Farmers' Days that took place in the Western Cape, Free State and Polokwane earlier this year.