Nissan SA blazes new trails as sponsor for the Spirit of Africa Challenge
Tune in to watch the excitement of the Nissan Spirit of Africa Trophy. Nissan South Africa has shifted up a
May 15, 2023
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The five-point health check for cattle
Veterinarian Dr Thapelo Makae from Elanco recaps episode six of African Farming and talks us through the five-point health check.
November 10, 2020
We meet Bonsmara breeder, Duncan Serapelwane in episode four!
African Farming host Angie Khumalo tours the farm of award-winning Bonsmara stud farmer Duncan Moalosi Serapelwane in episode four premiering
October 19, 2020
Zambian wheat price goes up; bread to cost more
Wheat farmers in Zambia have hiked the price of wheat to US$420 from US$370, meaning the price of bread and
September 5, 2017
Absa Bank’s overview of agricultural trade in Zambia, Kenya and Namibia
It is the season af marketing and trade, during which maize move across borders in southern Africa. Due to the
September 4, 2017
Zambia bars import of locally grown fish
Zambian Livestock and Fisheries Minister Michael Katambo on Wednesday announced a ban on the import of locally grown species, despite
August 24, 2017
What is happening in the markets of Zambia, Namibia and South Africa?
Better yields in 2017 has seen grain prices plummeting across the markets of the region, but it is not all
July 31, 2017
Mega trends in African agriculture – farming structure changing because of farm size
Farming is slowly but surely moving from small farms to much bigger ones. Prof Ferdi Meyer, director at the Bureau for
July 12, 2017
Zambian Green Party’s quest for legal marijuana falls flat
The Zambian government has rejected an application by the opposition Green Party to cultivate marijuana for medicinal use. “It will
July 7, 2017
Zambia grapples with cotton industry volatility
Price volatility has pushed out thousands of smallholder cotton growers, says the Cotton Board of Zambia (CBZ). According to CBZ,
June 2, 2017
Young Kenyan woman shows how to do it starting with very little
Martha Otieno could not find a job as a journalist in Kenya, so she borrowed money to farm and she
May 24, 2017
Less workers needed to handle cattle in wheel-shaped feedlot
Up to 300 head of cattle can be handled in a day by just three workers in this feedlot –
April 11, 2017
Zambia ups coffee production
Zambia’s coffee production for the 2017/2018 farming season will reach 2 300 tons. This is an increase of more 1
April 6, 2017
Build your own problem-free water troughs
This farmer in die Karoo-desert in South Africa has developed reliable, low-maintenance water troughs from recycled materials for his sheep.
March 10, 2017
World Bank awards boost for South African small-scale farmers
The approval of a R1.3 billion (US$93million) loan from the World Bank to South Africa’s Land Bank, is a significant
February 9, 2017
Stress tolerant maize ensures food secure future
Old seed varieties, one of the hurdles for smallholder farmers trying to secure yields, is currently the focus for international
February 3, 2017
A decent recovery predicted for SA summer crop harvest, after good rains
South African maize farmers are firing on all cylinders, as their tractors roar into maize lands trailing planters. Farmers hope
January 27, 2017
Army worms contained says government
The government, last week, initiated an emergency pesticide spray operation to halt the advance of army worms. The pest infested
January 10, 2017
Small-scale dairy operations with room to grow
Although many experts say that a small-scale dairy don’t pay, there is room for the small operator to supply local
January 4, 2017
Keep records to sharpen your flock management
If you have a serious interest in your animals, and in making a profit, you must measure and record. These
December 28, 2016
Zambia Army to farm 2 000 ha in the Copperbelt
The Zambian government’s 2017 budget supports incentives and initiatives that promote crop and livestock farming and put agriculture at the
December 21, 2016
Feeding and drinking trough solutions
Always on the lookout for ways to limit expenses, to simplify labour and to run his friend’s farm profitably, Gawie
December 21, 2016
Farming a path to prosperity for young Zambians
The Zambian government has stepped up efforts to drive agriculture as part of its diversified economic growth plan, by urging
December 17, 2016
‘Power restored to all affected areas’ – ZESCO
Power has been restored to the last two of seven provinces that experienced a power failure on Monday afternoon. In
December 13, 2016
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