Education
From herd health to judge training: Limousin breeders gather at Devlan Farmers Day
About 100 breeders, commercial producers and cattle enthusiasts gathered at Waters Edge Farm for two days of practical training, expert...
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Dip-tank challenges tackled in KZN FMD fight
KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa has stressed the importance of keeping the province’s 2 286 communal dip tanks stocked with...
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WATCH | Where farmers get help and students learn – North-West University’s animal health centre
North-West University’s Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre on its Mahikeng Campus is bridging the gap between academic training and community...
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How one young woman is turning Zebediela’s agricultural land into jobs and hope
For Pakane Kekana, farming is about creating opportunities as much as producing food. As co-founder of and head of research...
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From farm to market: How Joburg Market is opening doors for South Africa’s farmers
For many emerging and small-scale farmers, the biggest challenge comes after the harvest: where and how to sell their produce....
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WATCH | NW to launch National Milling Academy to boost agro-processing skills
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is set to establish a National Milling Academy at Potchefstroom Agricultural...
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46 young graduates from SA’s only irrigation agriculture college urged to become job creators
Taung Agricultural College, the only institution in South Africa offering an NQF Level 6 Diploma in Agriculture (Irrigation), has graduated...
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Feed right, sell smart: Expert chicken farming tips for small-scale producers
Small-scale poultry farmers in Marble Hall received practical advice from agricultural officers, Epol experts and academic specialists at a farmer's...
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‘The market gate is not locked’ – Six strategies for smallholder farmers to gain real market access
Market access remains the single biggest barrier between smallholder farmers and financial sustainability. At the NWAFASA annual general meeting in...
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From Maile’s desk: Knowledge is one input farmers should never tire of paying for
Farmers invest in quality genetics, feed, seed, fertiliser, veterinary services and soil analysis — all because they want the best...
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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.