Digital Tools
40 000 farmers and counting – eFama’s Pretty Kubyane wins 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award
Pretty Kubyane, co-founder and tech lead of eFama App, has won the 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award for using...
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New SA platform helps emerging farmers manage water and soil health remotely
A South African technology company has launched a farming platform that helps small and emerging farmers manage their water use...
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Tshepiso Malema’s app is changing the game for small poultry farmers
Tshepiso Malema’s Flockify platform won the agri-tech category at the Fourth BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2026. The AI-powered solution uses...
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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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Meet the woman teaching rural farmers to unlock growth through professional branding
In the heart of South Africa’s agricultural landscapes, where fields flourish and farmers work with dedication, a small revolution is...
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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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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.