SA agricultural sector well-equipped to take advantage of global trade war
The winds of global change are strong, but local agriculture is well-positioned to benefit from the opportunities that arise during ...
Tag: Commercial Farming
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 ...
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 ...
Educational video series provides essential cattle farmer training
Karan Beef, through the The Karan Beef Academy, has published an excellent educational video series designed to provide essential cattle ...
A wake-up call for Africa: Addressing food security challenges
The Trump administration’s decision to cut funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) could soon have a major impact on ...
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 ...
‘Agricultural organisations hinder progress in the industry’ – economists’ new book
Plans in agriculture have been formulated for thirty years, but very few – if any – ever come to fruition. ...
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 ...
Nampo – where global agriculture meets local innovation
In an era where globalisation shapes agricultural markets and practices, South African farmers are increasingly finding themselves at the intersection ...
84% of land reform target already met
The recent signing of the Expropriation Bill into law has ignited fierce controversy, and heated debate continues to resonate. For ...
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.