A partnership built on driving an inclusive agricultural sector
Standard Bank, in strategic partnership with the University of the Free State (UFS) and the Free State Department of Agriculture ...
Tag: agricultural transformation
Alleviating food security means tackling structural imbalances
South Africa’s food security remains a national concern. According to the recently released Food Security Report for 2019, 2022 and ...
Boer goats, tractor and irrigation system for emerging farmers in Bojanala
North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, accompanied by Thupi Mokhatla, the Head of Department (HoD), and ...
Standard Bank Top Women Awards: Leading the future
Agriculture in Africa has always been more than merely putting seed in the soil; it’s a calling to feed families, ...
Agriculture is key to reviving the Eastern Cape’s economy
We typically focus on the national level when considering agricultural development and the possibilities of growth and jobs the sector ...
Western Cape renews partnership with commodity organisations
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met on 5 May to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) ...
Smallholder farmers’ participation crucial in G20 agricultural discussions
The G20 Agriculture National Dialogue centred on eight key themes: transforming agricultural systems, promoting biodiversity, enhancing soil health, addressing climate ...
SA pig farming : The past, present and future
The South African pig farming industry has evolved considerably from its humble beginnings, developing into a dynamic sector with significant ...
Women in agriculture: Breaking barriers and shaping the industry
Empowering women in agriculture can lead to broader economic and social transformation. When women are uplifted, entire communities benefit, which ...
Former Estina Dairy Farm thrives under new leadership
The Estina Dairy Farm, once at the centre of South Africa’s state capture scandal involving R280 million in misappropriated funds, has ...
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.