Digital Tools
WhatsApp and Facebook are game-changers for smallholder farmers
WhatsApp and Facebook are transforming agriculture for South Africa's smallholder and emerging farmers — and those embracing these platforms are...
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Studbook SA launches IDTrax to strengthen livestock traceability and disease control
In line with Section 10 of the Animal Diseases Act (Act No. 35 of 1984), South African Studbook has launched...
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How young farmers are using social media to grow their agricultural businesses
Technology continues to shape industries across the world, and agriculture is no exception. Social media has become an increasingly important...
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‘Data is the next gold for farmers’ – Standard Bank’s Brian Mahumani
“Data is the next gold,” declares Brian Mahumani from Standard Bank with absolute conviction. For black developing farmers across South...
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AI tool helps Africa combat aflatoxin threat in maize
An innovative early warning system powered by artificial intelligence is set to transform how Africa confronts a silent but deadly...
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FARMER’S PLAN | Custom management model makes decision-making easy
Because most farm budgeting systems on the market did not meet Franco le Roux's requirements, he developed a model he...
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Million cattle can join muzzle print system for free
By Carien Kruger An integrated, biometric identification system for cattle developed in South Africa is now available for a million...
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FarmRanger receives national recognition for livestock theft solution
FarmRanger’s app was recently awarded the FNB prize for the Best Agricultural Application of the Year. Farmers can use this...
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WATCH: EuroTier 2024 – Technologies to keep SA dairy farmers ahead of the curve
The 2024 edition of Germany’s biennial EuroTier exhibition was jam-packed with a mind-blowing array of the latest livestock production technologies,...
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This year’s national entrant into commercial agriculture
Thulani Magida, the Eastern Cape new entrant to commercial agriculture of the year, was named national entrant to commercial agriculture...
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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.