From our editor: No need to glamorise agriculture for young people; just ensure it’s profitable!
As Youth Month comes to an end, many organisations, including government departments and various entities, have been hosting a series ...
Day: 20 June 2025
Underinsurance a significant risk to SA farmers
In a challenging economy, it might be tempting to reduce insurance costs. However, taking shortcuts can lead to much greater ...
WATCH | Experts weigh in on unlocking finance
Emerging macadamia farmers face a long and costly road to success, often hindered by a lack of capital, collateral, and ...
How Tiger Brands is helping to localise production
“It takes a village to raise a child and, in our case, to grow a sustainable local bean industry.” These were ...
The negative effects of dehorning on animal welfare
Dehorning is a common management practice used on most beef cattle farms in South Africa. This is done to prevent ...
The role of research and diagnostic capacity in SA’s biosecurity landscape
The second article in our series from the National Biosecurity Summit held at the University of Pretoria on 10 June ...
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.