Agricultural colleges’ problems pile up due to funding shortage
The quality of agricultural student training plays a significant role in the sector’s future. Therefore, it is essential that obstacles ...
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33 Taung Agricultural College graduates receive diplomas
A total of 33 students officially received Diplomas in Agriculture, specialising in Irrigation, during a prestigious graduation ceremony held at ...
WATCH | ‘Start small, grow big’ – Ekurhuleni Agricultural College Principal Majozi
Principal Philile Majozi warmly welcomed attendees to the Farmers Day Programme at Ekurhuleni Agricultural College with an inspiring message about ...
WATCH | The farming legacy of Lindile and Zano Juwele
In the heart of the Eastern Cape, a remarkable story of legacy, mentorship and passion is taking root, both in ...
WATCH | Agricultural students get advice and wisdom at Nampo
The reality that commercial agricultural producers make up only 0.1% – approximately 60 000 – of the country’s total population ...
A successful move from civil service to commercial farming
By Maile Matsimela Sydney Claassen, a vegetable farmer from Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, exemplifies agricultural entrepreneurship through his successful transition from civil ...
KZN agriculture graduates ready to work the land
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has challenged the current group of agricultural college graduates to ...
Free State to host its first Youth in Agriculture Provincial Summit
The Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will host the 1st Youth in Agriculture Provincial Summit on 27 ...
Empowering women, shaping future leaders, and driving transformation in South African agriculture
As the South African agriculture sector continues to grow and evolve, AgriSETA (Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority) remains steadfast ...
Young farmer provides inspiration in the field and in lecture rooms
Dimpho Xaba, an agricultural lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology, developed a love for farming at a young age as ...
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.