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.
First SA soybeans delivered to China
The South African soybean industry reached an important milestone when the first shipload of soybeans for the Chinese market was...
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Corn world record broken again: David Hula lifts the bar in a dry year
The world record holder for corn, known in America as ‘King David’, is anything but idle. The Kalb family also...
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Mines’ destruction of Mpumalanga crop farms
Open-pit coal mines have irreversibly changed the character of the fertile highveld of Mpumalanga.
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Farming writers honour Sophy Litshani Musabeni
Sophy Litshani Musabeni, a farmer from Gauteng, was named the best new entrant to commercial agriculture when Agricultural Writers SA...
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First soyabean shipment en route to China
South Africa has sent its first shipment of soyabeans to China. This achievement follows the signing of the export protocol...
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Grain SA Day of Celebration
Grain SA plays a major role in the development of farmers in the grain sector. A day of celebration was...
Read moreDetailsGrain SA support develops a lot of successful farmers
Grain SA plays a major role in the development of farmers in the grain sector. A day of celebration was...
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High foreign demand for South Africa’s maize
Despite power and logistical problems, South Africa exported 3.65 million tons of maize in the 2022-23 season due to unexpectedly...
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Soybean exports progress well despite challenges
While avian flu has reduced the demand for oilseed products, soybean exports continue despite transportation issues.
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Striking gold with macadamias
Gene Likhanya stumbled across gold when he learnt about the high potential profits to be made farming macadamias, from his...
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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.