Understanding mineral supplements for your cattle
For South African cattle farmers navigating the unique challenges of our climate and pasture conditions, proper mineral supplementation is not ...
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Meat price surge: Dawn of sustainable era?
Red meat producers are not yet making bags full of money, but thanks to good carcass and weaner calf prices ...
Silage-making tips for smallholder farmers
Silage production is one of the most practical and economical solutions for smallholder farmers facing seasonal feed shortages. This fermented ...
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 ...
5 Factors that determine your livestock management
This may sound obvious, but rain and the state of the pasture are two of the most important factors when ...
The future of extensive vs intensive farming
The trend is shifting away from extensive, natural farming systems to intensive operations where animals are fed from a bag. While ...
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.