R30m finance facility for black sugarcane farmers unlocked
A historic agreement addresses the financing gap for small and medium-scale producers across South Africa.
Tag: black farmers
From our editor: Mentorship under tents – A journey to Morokweng that changed my perspective
When I received a late invitation to this year’s Morakeng Farm Camp (MFC) Boer goat auction in Morokweng, about 140km ...
US Department of Agriculture abandons support for black farmers
A story originally published by Capital B and reported in The Guardian reveals significant changes to American agricultural policy that ...
Transformative measures for black farmers unveiled in Steenhuisen’s budget vote speech
The Minister of Agriculture’s 2025/26 Budget Vote Speech has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at addressing long-standing barriers to entry ...
Black farmers frustrated by poor service delivery from state veterinary services
The state veterinary services in South Africa are in disarray and smallholder farmers will continue to suffer losses if action ...
South African farms are not under siege – clarification after Trump-Ramaphosa briefing
One of the themes that dominated the White House Press session last night was agriculture – the idea that the ...
Black US farmers face mounting challenges due to tariffs
As storm clouds gather over America’s agricultural landscape, black farmers find themselves particularly vulnerable to the economic turmoil.
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 ...
Live goat market: High demand during Easter, December and winter months
Goats are one of the agricultural commodities that contribute less to the economy and trade of South Africa on records, ...
‘Our black farmers must also have a seat at the table’ – Gauteng’s MEC for Agriculture
By Marieke Snyman In a powerful keynote address, Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa delivered key messages ...
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.