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    1 180 wool and mohair farmers trained in Eastern Cape, more than double the target

    Standing with Arthur de Villiers are farmers who came to the auction ready to invest in quality genetics and strengthen their herds. From left: Brian Dipisi, Mmusi Ntsie, Lebogang Lesetedi, Letsholo Boyise, Nolofatso Dipisi, Arthur de Villiers, Tiro Mongaketsi and Thabo Banda. Photo: Maphuti Mongatane

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    R150 million boost as Agriculture Minister assures farmers of urgent action to restore Land Bank blended finance

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    Beyond the R220 000 hammer price: the leadership lesson from the AG Bonsmara auction

    The Simmentaler cow Orchid (AB1588) from River Valley Simmentalers achieved a record price for a pregnant Simmentaler cow at the stud’s annual production auction. Photo: Supplied

    Pregnant Simmentaler cow sold for an impressive R220 000

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    ‘Black hunters deserve land, not the back of a bakkie’ – open letter to the President

    Photos: Maile Matsimela

    How Tumi Mokwene grew 13 000 chicks into a 900 000-bird broiler business

    A tractor prepares land at KwaGuqu, where 35 of the planned 50 hectares have already been cleared for planting. Photo: Supplied

    Fertile ‘Promised Land’ soil prepared as KZN launches 2026/27 planting season amid El Niño warning

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Alex Dyzenhaus

    ‘Serious failure of governance’: Land Reform department faces financial misconduct probe over overdue statements

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Supplied

    Your herd, your call – comment on the Stock Theft Amendment Bill before 2 November

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Barry Christianson

    1 180 wool and mohair farmers trained in Eastern Cape, more than double the target

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    • Goats
    • Pigs
    • Poultry
    • Sheep
    Photos: Maile Matsimela

    How Tumi Mokwene grew 13 000 chicks into a 900 000-bird broiler business

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Supplied

    Your herd, your call – comment on the Stock Theft Amendment Bill before 2 November

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Barry Christianson

    1 180 wool and mohair farmers trained in Eastern Cape, more than double the target

    Standing with Arthur de Villiers are farmers who came to the auction ready to invest in quality genetics and strengthen their herds. From left: Brian Dipisi, Mmusi Ntsie, Lebogang Lesetedi, Letsholo Boyise, Nolofatso Dipisi, Arthur de Villiers, Tiro Mongaketsi and Thabo Banda. Photo: Maphuti Mongatane

    Beyond the R220 000 hammer price: the leadership lesson from the AG Bonsmara auction

    Photos: Lebogang Mashala

    Communal land, commercial mindset: Botlhale Tshabalala’s journey to Grain SA farmer of the year

    Photo for illustrative purposes: Canva Images

    Recipe of the week: Easy fried chicken

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    • Grains
    • Legumes
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    Photo for illustrative purposes: Canva Images

    Soil pH too high? Expert advice on what to do before you plant

    Photos: Maphuti Mongatane

    Taking the journey with you: How Seedlink is helping farmers turn potential into progress

    Photos: Lebogang Mashala

    Communal land, commercial mindset: Botlhale Tshabalala’s journey to Grain SA farmer of the year

    For African growers accessing global markets remains challenging. Iris Fresh seeks to address these challenges by aggregating produce from growers across South Africa and neighbouring countries and supplying international markets. Photo: Facebook/Iris Fresh Pty Ltd

    New export channel for smallholder farmers as Iris Fresh secures Vumela Fund growth capital

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    Photo for illustrative purposes: Canva Images

    Soil pH too high? Expert advice on what to do before you plant

    Photos: Maphuti Mongatane, Getty Images and Supplied

    R150 million boost as Agriculture Minister assures farmers of urgent action to restore Land Bank blended finance

    North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Madoda Sambatha supports calls for a Blended Finance Scheme bailout, warning that failure to intervene could have far-reaching consequences for farmers, jobs, food production and the broader agricultural economy. Photo: Lebogang Mashala

    Cabinet should bail out the Blended Finance Scheme

    Luna Hounds founder Robynne Oosthuizen and Moses Msiza with detection dog Sierra during agricultural detection work. Photo: Luna Hounds

    WATCH | From rhino poachers to macadamia pests: Dogs sniff out new role in agriculture

    Lebogang Mashala, editor of African Farming. Photo: Maphuti Mongatane

    ‘Our farmers need you now’ – open letter to President Ramaphosa, Minister Godongwana and Minister Aucamp 

    Lebogang Mashala, editor of African Farming. Photo: Maphuti Mongatane

    When funding pauses but planting cannot: the Land Bank crisis farmers cannot afford

  • Ask The Experts
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    Photo: Roelof Bezuidenhout

    Easy-care livestock: Your guide on choosing animals that thrive on your farm and cut input costs

    Photos: Facebook/Beyerskloof

    From bare clay soil to a million bottles – Beyerskloof founder shares brand-building lessons with farmers

    Regular hoof trimming helps maintain the natural shape of a goat’s hooves and can prevent foot problems and lameness. Photos: Supplied

    The goat farmer’s manual | How to trim your goats’ hooves and prevent foot problems

    Grain silos at Winburg in the Free State. Photo: Getty Images

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    Photo for illustrative purposes: Maile Matsimela

    Why stock density is the ‘muscle’ in veld management

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    Photos: Maphuti Mongatane

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    Farmer Sam Nkosi (left) and Pannar sales representative Caiphas Muyambo inspect PAN 5R-582R, a medium-maturity maize hybrid that has impressed with its strong disease tolerance, resilience under challenging seasonal conditions and excellent yield potential during on-farm trials. Photo: Marieke Snyman

    WATCH | Pannar’s PAN 5R-582R maize hybrid handled 1 300 mm of rain – Ermelo farmer Sam Nkosi

    New Holland T6090 TT3 Roll-Bar 125

    New Holland options for smaller scale farmers

    Photos: Supplied

    Why building a national hot sauce brand shouldn’t be this hard

    Thato Kgantsi (left) and Obakeng Taje are seeing promising results with Pannar’s PAN 1521R soybean cultivar. Photo: Marieke Snyman

    WATCH | How these new-generation farmers found success with Pannar’s soybeans

    Photos: Supplied

    Kasi Sauce: How a bartender built an agro-processing business from his village home

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    Ford Everest – Developed for wherever the road may lead

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    Feed efficiency explained: How to get more performance from every bag

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    Sorghum, sugarcane and used cooking oil: how agriculture could help fuel South Africa

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    Drones, satellites and AI: how precision agriculture can cut your input costs and boost yields

    New Holland T6090 TT3 Roll-Bar 125

    New Holland options for smaller scale farmers

    With this mini tractor, mowing the lawn is almost as enjoyable as watching rugby. Photo: Marise Schoonraad

    NAMPO Cape | And the best practical farm inventions are…

    Photos: Poultry Bulletin June/July 2026

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    Savanna and Boer goat rams specifically adapted to the conditions in the Eastern Cape were again popular with buyers this year. Photo: Ammie Pringle

    Savanna and Boer goats popular at Alphaeton auction

    The Braford bull T2393 of Carl de Jager fetched R170 000 at the Brafords@Besters auction. Photo: Supplied

    Most expensive bull fetches R170 000 at Brafords@Besters production auction

    GNF 21-229 of Gerdia Brahmane was sold to Eagles Pride Hatchery for R140 000. Photo: Gerdia Brahmane

    White Brahman bull Dirk fetches highest price at ONE WIL DON auction

    Standing with Arthur de Villiers are farmers who came to the auction ready to invest in quality genetics and strengthen their herds. From left: Brian Dipisi, Mmusi Ntsie, Lebogang Lesetedi, Letsholo Boyise, Nolofatso Dipisi, Arthur de Villiers, Tiro Mongaketsi and Thabo Banda. Photo: Maphuti Mongatane

    Beyond the R220 000 hammer price: the leadership lesson from the AG Bonsmara auction

    The Simmentaler cow Orchid (AB1588) from River Valley Simmentalers achieved a record price for a pregnant Simmentaler cow at the stud’s annual production auction. Photo: Supplied

    Pregnant Simmentaler cow sold for an impressive R220 000

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Farming EmakhayaMaile Matsimela, our Digital Editor, attended the AgricultSURE Small Scale Farmer Expo at the Mbombela Stadium, which took place from 4-6 September. Khethiwe Moeketsi, MEC of the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, told him more about this annual event.

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Khethiwe Moeketsi, MEC of the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, with AgricultSURE’s Kobus Hurter at the AgricultSURE exhibition stand at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. Photo: Maile Matsimela

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