Decision on interest rates welcomed
Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the Reserve Bank, has announced that the repo rate remains unchanged at 8.25%. Therefore, the prime ...
Day: 23 November 2023
Revolutionising African smallholder farming through technology
Jehiel Oliver, founder and CEO of Hello Tractor, wants to combine African traditions, technology and agricultural activities to realise his ...
Bats offer a solution for pest control
Bats can be an effective and natural pest control method in apple orchards, according to Alexandra Howard, a PhD candidate ...
No immediate fertiliser shortages due to harbour crisis
Queues of ships at Durban harbour have raised concerns about shortages of imported products, such as fertiliser. But advance planning ...
PepsiCo invests in Khula! to support emerging farmers
The Kgodiso Development Fund, established by PepsiCo South Africa after the acquisition of Pioneer Foods in 2020, has invested in ...
Kroon Livestock Brahmans sell like hot cakes
Despite challenging economic times and a devastating veld fire that destroyed much grazing land, the Van Zyl family of Kroon ...
Good rainfall for the western parts of SA expected only in mid-December
The pattern of light rainfall over western grain-producing regions is expected to continue until mid-December.
Combat ticks in a natural way
Farmers should judiciously use available agents against ticks or include natural repellents in their tick control programmes.
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.