From our editor: No need to glamorise agriculture for young people; just ensure it’s profitable!
As Youth Month comes to an end, many organisations, including government departments and various entities, have been hosting a series ...
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‘Produce quality and the market will come knocking’ – award-winning farmer Farai Mtanga
The sun beats down on rows of lush crops as Farai Mtanga and farmers who gathered for a Master Farmers’ ...
WATCH | Khomotso Mashiloane talks traceability as a key priority of RMIS
African Farming editor, Lebogang Mashala, caught up with Khomotso Mashiloane of the Red Meat Industry Service (RMIS) at Nampo 2025 ...
Armyworms march to the Cape
Armyworms are also striking farms in the Western Cape, where winter grain is being planted. The plague must be stopped ...
How the Mxokozeli family is growing a fynbos legacy in the Overberg
From caretakers to commercial flower farmers, the Mxokozeli family near Elim in the Overberg is building a thriving fynbos enterprise ...
Plan to test SA milk for avian flu, ‘but no need to worry’
By Carien Kruger Milk SA has made a principled decision to, subject to state approval, test milk on store shelves ...
Science vs snake oil: A farmer’s guide to spotting deceptive sales tactics
Be cautious of clever salespeople, sometimes posing as scientists, who use smooth talking, booklets, pamphlets and media releases to convince ...
Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path
There might be regions in South Africa that aren’t fully recovering and have suffered from erratic weather. Still, the national ...
More than 920 exhibitors await at Nampo 2025
Although the 40 hectares that Nampo Park occupies outside Bothaville has not increased in size, the selection from exhibitors has ...
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 ...
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.