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.
Marketing tips: Branding your fresh produce can give you the edge
Effective branding can make or break your products. Here’s how to ensure that people come back for more. By Michael...
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Less fertiliser, better yields: US maize farmer shares lessons
US maize farmer Kevin Kalb told Grain SA’s annual congress how he improved his yields while using less fertiliser than...
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GG Alcock reveals massive opportunities in goats and fresh produce at African Farming Imbizo
South African farmers are missing out on billions of rands in revenue by overlooking the informal township economy, according to...
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Chef turned farmer: Business insights with Lesedi Masebe
After graduating from the International Hotel School in Sandton, Lesedi Masebe was busy building a career as a professional chef...
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Fuel crisis threatens South Africa’s citrus export season
As South Africa’s crucial citrus season prepares to commence in April, the industry’s peak body is raising urgent concerns about...
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Business insights from vegetable farmer Cynthia Mokgobu
Cynthia Mokgobu started planting a small vegetable garden in her backyard in Senwabarwana, Limpopo, formerly known as Bochum, seven years...
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SA opens new trade route as first grape shipment lands in Philippines
South Africa has officially opened a new agricultural export corridor to Southeast Asia, with the first shipment of locally produced...
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Pressure on grain farmers as war drives up input costs
Grain farmers, especially winter grain producers, may need to harvest about 1 tonne per hectare more to service their overheads...
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South African Rooibos gets star treatment in Apple TV+ thriller
South Africa’s beloved Rooibos tea makes a memorable cameo alongside Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson in the hit series “Down...
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From pineapple waste to global markets: Eastern Cape businesses step up export ambitions
In Bathurst, a small Eastern Cape town known for its towering Big Pineapple, a quiet innovation is turning agricultural waste...
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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.