Technology
Technology is revolutionizing farming in Africa, with advancements like AI, IoT sensors, drones, and precision farming systems helping to improve yields, reduce costs, and optimize resource use.
An affordable dam you can build yourself
Water is an essential resource in farming, whether for livestock, irrigation or processing of crops, or fish farming. To use...
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A journey from farm kid to award-winning commercial farmer
It has been a continuous journey of agricultural growth for Meshack Ndongeni (52), from helping with small-scale farming as a...
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FARMER’S PLAN | Remove old oil filters without mess and hassle
Which farmer hasn’t struggled to loosen an old oil filter in an engine – whether in a car, bakkie, truck,...
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E-motorcycle drives green transition in rural Africa
The innovative Roam Air electric motorcycle highlights Africa’s ability to manufacture fit-for-Africa sustainable transport that farmers can charge wherever they...
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Transport authorities ‘will assist’ with large machinery on public roads
By Lloyd Phillips In consultation with provincial traffic departments, the National Department of Transport has pledged to guide and assist...
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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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Blue Sky Offers: A Ford Ranger XL for just R5 899 p/m!
Farm life demands a tough, reliable bakkie that works as hard as you do – and the Ford Ranger XL...
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Car accident claims life of popular Farmer Plans winner
South Africa’s farming community has lost an award-winning innovator after Pieter Louwrens from the Reitz district died in a car...
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Senwes announces new CEO
After a recruitment process of about seven months, Senwes announced on Tuesday 14 January that Debbie Bester has been appointed...
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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.