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Watch: Snow in Mooi River
It's snowing in various places in the country. Lloyd Phillips, one of our journalists, lives in Mooi River in KwaZulu-Natal. He sent us this video of the snowfall.
Read MoreWatch: Jeff Hlela on his farming journey with Pannar
Jeff Hlela is making his dream of being a full-fledged farmer come true, and he relies on Pannar Seed to help him.
Read MoreWATCH: Senepol record price exceeded twice
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.
Read MoreWATCH: How one nation’s farming revolution can feed Africa – Wandile Sihlobo
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.
Read MoreWatch: Ermelo Farmers’ Day – Janus Oosthuizen
“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.”
Read MoreWATCH | Sussex bull fetches highest price at ProGen auction
A Sussex bull with exceptional breeding values secured the highest price at ProGen Sussex Group’s 15th production auction.
Read MoreWATCH: Wycliffe Wariero’s John Deere Financial story
When Wycliffe Wariero entered farming with his brother, he knew that purchasing a John Deere tractor would make all the difference.
Read MoreWatch: Two SA records broken at Brangus auction
Two South African record prices were achieved at the national Brangus auction held on 7 August at the Afridome in Parys.
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The Ford Ranger XL is perfect for work and play
The new Ford Ranger XL 2.0 double cab pickup offers you the perfect combination of durability and comfort. This bakkie’s design makes it equally suitable for farm work and leisure activities with the family.
Read MoreDeep cleaning of solar system made easy
Solar power systems are a common sight on farms these days. Cleaning it can sometimes be a problem, affecting your power generation ability. Fortunately, Stihl has a solution for that.
Read MoreWhy Coated Tiffany Teff is your greatest investment
Discover how this flagship hay variety, with its unique “Yellow Jacket Coating” technology, ensures that your livestock always have access to the best quality feed.
Read MoreEarly sunflower can have many benefits for farmers
Sunflower is one of the summer crops that is least sensitive to planting dates. It can be planted earlier or later with great success in areas where it is grown on a large scale.
Read MoreLeaning on Pannar during the journey towards farming independence
Jeff Hlela is making his dream of being a full-fledged farmer come true, and he relies on Pannar Seed to help him.
Read MoreFrom the fields of Matibidi – an inspiring journey in agriculture
Godfrey Morongwa Mohubedu, the founding director of Peakanyo Projects, is a testament to the transformative power of agriculture.
Read MoreAgri Northern Cape congress: ‘Roads are a disaster’
The poor condition of Northern Cape roads is becoming a disaster, and the situation is worsened by the provincial government’s reluctance to discuss solutions with organised agriculture.
Read MoreDig deep(er) into the value of roots
What happens when you mix a group of maverick scientists, regenerative farmers, and their neighbours who farm in the conventional way, and produce a documentary series about it? Surprisingly, no drama or fuss. Rather, a very honest, yet empathetic look at the crisis farmers face to continue farming profitably.
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