Plant Health
African armyworm outbreak in the northeast of South Africa
CropLife South Africa received notifications from livestock and crop farmers in the Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces on 17 February 2025...
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Managing avos and nuts in waterlogged orchards
By Jasper Raats After the generous rainfall over the past week across Limpopo and Mpumalanga’s Lowveld and parts of KwaZulu-Natal,...
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Seed inoculation very profitable
Inoculation, the process of applying beneficial bacteria to seeds before planting, can improve crop yields and save costs on fertiliser.
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Bio-economy still a priority for G20 this year
South Africa will prioritise bio-economic policies and developments in its G20 presidency this year to encourage economic growth, environmental protection,...
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Botswana lifts ban on imports of grains from SA
Botswana lifted its short-term ban on the import of certain South African grains and grasses on Friday, 24 January. The...
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Namibia also bans maize, palm imports from SA due to plant diseases
By Michelle van der Spuy Namibia’s Department of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has banned the import of maize, palm...
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Maize wilt disease: No reason for trade restrictions, says Grain SA
There is currently no reason for large-scale concern or for trade restrictions due to the wilt disease that has been...
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African Farming visited the 2025 Balfour Hay Day
The Balfour Farmers’ Association, in collaboration with AFGRI, hosts the annual Balfour Hay to help farmers produce quality fodder. African...
Read moreDetailsNew maize wilt disease reported in South Africa
By Charl van Rooyen A new maize disease, Goss bacterial wilt and leaf blight, has hit the South African maize...
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Come see how to produce the best hay
Haymaking is becoming increasingly important to farmers and the Balfour Hay Day on 16 January wants to help them produce...
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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.