Farmers are important partners in the fight against plant poachers
Farmers, landowners and the public can help conservation authorities combat the wave of endangered plant species poaching and protect biodiversity.
Tag: biodiversity
4 800 indigenous names for SA’s frog, snake and lizard species
People are more likely to protect something that has a name, right? This is the reason why a team of ...
Beekeeping now a strategic national priority – Minister Steenhuisen
In his speech last week at the South African Bee Industry, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen outlined the critical role ...
Building a sustainable future for bees, beekeepers and biodiversity
In commemorating World Bee Day, Cape Coastal Honey, a division of the Libstar Group, has recognised what it calls an ...
Know your veld: What the plants are telling you
Before the advent of cellphone apps that can instantly identify almost any plant, students had to learn about plants the ...
Regeneration in action: An inspiring story of farming with Tuli cattle
It is a crisp morning in Newcastle in northern KwaZulu-Natal; the air smells of damp earth and the promise of ...
Genetic diversity of plants and forests is at risk
Genetic diversity is key to creating more resilient agrifood systems that withstand challenges such as shifting climate patterns. That’s according ...
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.