Crops
Crop farming in Africa is a major economic activity, providing food security and employment for millions. The continent cultivates a diverse range of crops, and despite Africa’s vast agricultural potential, challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and limited access to modern farming techniques affect productivity.
‘A dinner conversation opened global markets for me’ – bee and lucerne farmer Mems Ramaila
A chance dinner conversation with a German tourist in Soweto has grown into an international partnership for North West beekeeper...
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4 million fewer cartons – citrus export forecast cut as port delays hit growers
South Africa’s citrus export forecast has been cut by 4.1 million cartons to 205.3 million for the 2026 season, as...
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How to grow top-quality carrots (Part 1): Build the foundation for a successful crop
Whether you’re growing carrots for your family’s table or the fresh market, success begins long before the first seedlings emerge....
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This year’s maize yields like ‘lucky draw’ in places
South Africa’s 2025/26 maize harvest is progressing with fewer grade problems than last year, although wet conditions and lower-than-expected yields...
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Seeds of our ancestors could save our agricultural future
Siphiwe Sithole is on a mission to reconnect farmers and consumers with Africa’s indigenous crops. Her work extends beyond farming...
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Got a hemp permit in Limpopo? Here’s how to apply for production support
Limpopo’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is offering qualifying hemp permit holders production inputs and small-scale infrastructure support through...
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R80 million boost for Eastern Cape emerging grain farmers
Emerging grain farmers in the Eastern Cape are set to receive R80 million in government support to expand grain and oilseed...
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The next big superfoods: 5 nutritious, climate-smart crops
Modern agriculture is undergoing a transformation as farmers adapt to increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and growing water shortages. At the...
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Sugar industry under pressure as foreign cane cutters flee violence
Anti-foreigner protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga have driven away many of the foreign cane cutters on which South Africa’s sugarcane...
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No more imported rice? ARC’s upland rice trials show promising results
South Africa's dependence on imported rice could one day become a thing of the past. Researchers at the Agricultural Research...
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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.